Denmark: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will take place on 17 February | Changes in format! - Eurovision News | Music

The Eurovision season has officially started. Countries have already submitted their participation applications and within a month we will have the official list of participating countries.

Preparations have already started in Denmark, too. As usual, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix format will be used in order to select the next Danish act. It is now confirmed that Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will include a final with 8 competing acts and will take place on 17 February 2024 in DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen.

Changes in DMGP format

Danish officials will put a lot of effort in order to select a strong entry, which can cope with the competition and modern Eurovision standards. An initiative to overturn the tables for the country is much needed, as Denmark currently holds a negative record of 3 consecutive non-qualifying attempts.

The DMGP’s Program Manager, Erik Struve Hansen, mentions:

It requires a strong song, a strong vocalist and a very strong performance. It is a kind of trinity. It is important that all three things play a role.

The enforcement of the international jury

More importance is expected to be given to the role of the international jurors in DMGP 2024. Although there has already been an international jury in past editions, in 2024 the international jury, consisting music and Eurovision experts, will probably have more members and more weight on the total outcome. The international jury will be used to reflect the Eurovision spirit and the trends of the international music scene into the chosen act.

Despite not being the public’s favorite, Reiley won the ticket to Liverpool in 2023. He performed his song “Breaking My Heart” in the second semi-final, failing to qualify and scoring only 6 points, all from Iceland.

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