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Denmark: Tonight is the final of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024!

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Denmark will choose tonight the artist who will represent them in May in neighboring Malmö, hoping to replicate the triumph of 2013 with Emmelie de Forest. So, in a few hours from now, the grand final of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place.

Format

Eight artists are set to compete in tonight’s Danish national final. To determine the winner of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024, two rounds of voting will be held, with the public and the jury each having a 50% say in the outcome.

After the first round of voting, the three artists who advance to the second round will be announced in random order. Following the conclusion of the second round of voting, the winner of the Danish MGP 2024 will be announced.

Participants

The eight artists competing tonight in the final are:

  1. Saba – “Sand”
  2. Stella  – “Sign Here”
  3. ChuChu – “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)”
  4. Basim – “Johnny”
  5. RoseeLu – “Real Love”
  6. Ublu – “Planetary Hearts”
  7. Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love”
  8. Aura Dione – “Mirrorball of Hope”

The hosts of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will be Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro.

The grand final of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will start at 20:00 CET, and you can watch it through the website of Denmark’s public broadcaster’s first channel by clicking HERE.

Last year, despite not being the public’s choice, Reiley won the ticket to Liverpool in 2023. He performed his song “Breaking My Heart” in the second semi-final but failed to qualify.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the developments regarding Denmark’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

Denmark: Online Voting for DMGP 2024 Has Begun!

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Denmark’s national broadcaster, DR, has kicked off the online voting for the grand final of DMGP 2024.

The voting will last throughout the week until the big Saturday final. Currently, Danish citizens can vote for their three favorite songs exclusively through the DR Grand Prix app, available for iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets.

Voting via SMS is not possible before the start of Saturday’s live broadcast. During the grand final, the eight competing songs will be narrowed down to three after the TV audience votes, using both methods mentioned above.

The three artists who advance to the next phase will undergo another round of voting, this time by both the TV audience and a jury panel. The jury vote and the audience vote will carry equal weight and jointly decide the song that will represent Denmark in Malmo in May.

Here’s the lineup of the eight artists competing in the grand final of DMGP 2024:

  1. Saba – “Sand”
  2. Stella  – “Sign Here”
  3. ChuChu – “The Chase (Zoom Zoom)”
  4. Basim – “Johnny”
  5. RoseeLu – “Real Love”
  6. Ublu – “Planetary Hearts”
  7. Janus Wiberg – “I Need Your Love”
  8. Aura Dione – “Mirrorball of Hope”

A reminder that the Danish national final, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024, will take place next Saturday, February 17, 2024.

The hosts of Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will be Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro.

Although not the public’s choice, Reiley won the ticket to Liverpool in 2023. He performed his song “Breaking My Heart” in the second semifinal but failed to qualify.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the updates regarding Denmark’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Source: DR

 

Denmark: DR Stands Firm Amidst Calls for Eurovision Boycott!

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In a recent turn of events, over 1,400 musicians and professionals from the Finnish music industry have rallied behind a petition urging a boycott of Israel at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. This call for action has ignited a broader conversation, drawing parallels to past controversies and prompting responses from key players, including the Danish broadcaster DR (Danmarks Radio).

The Finnish petition, signed by notable musicians such as Olavi Uusivirta, Paleface, and Axel Ehnström, all of whom represented Finland in 2011, contends that if Israel is not excluded from the music competition, Finland should voluntarily withdraw. Media outlets, including the BBC, have reported on the growing momentum behind this movement, emphasizing its impact on the international Eurovision community.

As the Finnish initiative gains traction, the spotlight has shifted to the response from Yle, the Finnish public service broadcaster, and DR, the Danish counterpart. Jere Nurminen, the communication chief at Yle, has confirmed that they are closely monitoring developments surrounding the petition and are planning to engage with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The controversy has further deepened with the steadfast position maintained by DR. Gustav Lützhøft, Head of Editorial in DR Culture, Children, and Youth, underscores the complexity of the conflict, describing it as “unfortunate and extremely complicated.” In a statement to Politiken, Lützhøft acknowledges the myriad perspectives and nuances surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict, emphasizing its longstanding nature, stretching back further than the Eurovision Song Contest itself.

Lützhøft addresses the historical precedent of countries participating in Eurovision despite geopolitical tensions, citing the EBU’s commitment to conducting the competition. He emphasizes that DR has consistently supported the EBU in its decisions and remains unwavering in its stance, asserting that Israel should be allowed to participate in this year’s competition in Malmö.

The geopolitical dilemma surrounding Israel‘s participation in Eurovision is not new. Comparisons have been drawn to past controversies, notably Russia‘s exclusion from Eurovision 2022 due to the Ukraine invasion. The EBU’s declaration that Eurovision is “for TV stations – not for governments” has added complexity to the ongoing debate.

As the Eurovision community grapples with this multifaceted issue, the resolute positions of Yle and DR set the stage for a potentially contentious Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. The unfolding events highlight the intersection of music, geopolitics, and the enduring impact of the Eurovision Song Contest on global conversations.

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is set to take place on February 17 at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, hosted by Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro.

Although not a fan favorite, Reiley won the ticket to Liverpool in 2023. Despite his performance of “Breaking My Heart” in the second semi-final, he failed to qualify, gathering only 6 points, all from Iceland.

Source: Politiken

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Denmark: Artists and Songs to be revealed on January 25!

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Denmark‘s public broadcaster, DR, has announced that the revelation of the eight artists and their songs for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will take place on Thursday, January 25, in a press conference at 11:30 CET.

Erik Struve Hansen, the project manager of the Danish competition, intriguingly mentioned that at least one participant has been known from their past involvement in the Eurovision contest.

Radical Changes in DMGP

The selection process for this year’s competition concluded on October 27, with around 500 songs submitted. DR has undergone significant changes aiming to secure a spot in the final after a series of disappointing results. The focus has shifted towards selecting songs with potential both in DMGP and Eurovision. The emphasis is on choosing artists capable of meeting the demands of a large-scale event like Eurovision.

Here are the changes:

  1. All candidates can present their songs with a live orchestra, although this choice is not mandatory.
  2. The winner will be chosen through two rounds of voting. In the first round, the qualifying songs for the next and final phase will be randomly announced.
  3. The judging panel will consist of ten Danish Eurovision experts and ten international Eurovision specialists from the five most recent winning countries.
  4. The international jury will reflect the spirit of Eurovision and the trends in the international music scene for the selected entry.
  5. On February 10, one week before the final, all eight participants will perform unplugged/acoustic versions of their songs live on television.

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix is set to take place on February 17 at DR Koncerthuset in Copenhagen, hosted by Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro.

Although not a fan favorite, Reiley won the ticket to Liverpool in 2023. Despite his performance of “Breaking My Heart” in the second semi-final, he failed to qualify, gathering only 6 points, all from Iceland.

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Denmark: Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro will host the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024!

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Dansk Melodi Grand Prix will remain as the Danish selection format for Eurovision 2024. Great changes are expected to come to the competition next year as a try to overturn the tables and bring Denmark back to the Grand Final after five years. The Danish broadcaster now aims at a younger audience, in order to select a more appealing and in trend Eurovision act. Following, the conclusion of the submissions’ stage, DR has revealed the hosts of DMGP 2024.

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 will be, therefore, hosted by Stéphanie Surrugue and Sara Bro.

Who are the hosts?

Stéphanie Surrugue is a Danish-French journalist and author. Surrugue has been working the past years as an international correspondent for DR.

Regarding her now role as a DMGP host, Surrugue states that:

Danish Melodi Grand Prix is ​​part of a great European tradition that brings Danes together across genders, cultures and generations. I am looking forward – both as a European and as a party animal – to standing together with Sara at the head of such a legendary television and cultural event in Denmark. 

Sara Bro is a Danish presenter and author. During her almost thirty-years career, Bro has hosted numerous programs on TV and the Radio.

Regarding her co-hosting, she stated that:

I grew up with Dansk Melodi Grand Prix both as the biggest and wildest TV event and as a precious treasure on cassette tape. Sequins and stilettos are in my blood, so it’s a huge honor for me to be the host and, on top of that, together with my idol ‘Mademoiselle Europe’.

DMGP 2024

Fundamental changes are expected to DMGP in 2024, with DR aiming at a performer seasoned and capable enough of coping with the demands of a big event, such as Eurovision. Specifically, the changes coming are the following:

  • Although it is not required, all contenders will have the opportunity to perform their songs with a live orchestra.
  • There will be two voting rounds to determine the winner. The songs that move forward to the second and final round will be revealed during the first round in a random order.
  • The jury will be composed of ten Danish Eurovision experts and ten international Eurovision experts from the five most recent winning countries.The international jury will select an entry that best embodies both the international music scene’s trends and the spirit of Eurovision.
  • All eight contestants will sing live, unplugged acoustic versions of their songs on television on February 10, one week before the final.

The DMGP 2024 will take place on February 17, 2024, while the participating songs are expected to be revealed about three weeks prior to the show, possibly in late January.

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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Source: DR.DK

Denmark: 500 songs submitted for Eurovision 2024 – Fundamental changes aimed at breaking the non-qualification streak!

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Additional information regarding the Danish national selection for Eurovision 2024 was revealed by DMGP Director Erik Struve Hansen during an event hosted by OGAE Denmark today.

For the past three years, the Nordic country hasn’t managed to qualify for the Eurovision final. Hence, the Danish delegation will make every effort in order to choose a strong entry that is both competitive and sufficiently modern to match the contest’s standards.

The DMGP this year will target a younger demographic. As a result, the objective of selecting the entries for the Danish National Selection is to make them appealing to younger generations.

Fundamental changes to DMGP 

Approximately 500 applications were received. The selection process that determined the songs that will participate at this year’s DMGP was completed on October 27.

DR will undergo significant adjustments in order to advance to the final following a string of poor outcomes. It also prioritizes choosing performers who can handle the demands of a major event like Eurovision, as well as songs that have potential in both DMGP and Eurovision.

The changes are as follows:

  • Although it is not required, all contenders will have the opportunity to perform their songs with a live orchestra.
  • There will be two voting rounds to determine the winner. The songs that move forward to the second and final round will be revealed during the first round in a random order.
  • The jury will be composed of ten Danish Eurovision experts and ten international Eurovision experts from the five most recent winning countries.The international jury will select an entry that best embodies both the international music scene’s trends and the spirit of Eurovision.
  • All eight contestants will sing live, unplugged acoustic versions of their songs on television on February 10, one week before the final.
  • The songs for DMGP 2024 will be revealed approximately three weeks prior to the contest, in late January, while the hosts will be revealed in December.

Reiley won last year’s national selection and went on to represent Denmark in Eurovision 2023, despite not winning the televoting in DMGP. He sang “Breaking My Heart” in the second semi-final but did not manage to qualify for the final, receiving just 6 points, all of which came from Iceland.

 

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Source: Good Evening Europe 

Sweden: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the rest of the Nordic countries, invite Europe to the first Nordic Eurovision Party!

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After having won the contest a total of 14 times ( Sweden 7 times, Denmark 3 times, Norway 3 times and Finland 1 time) and giving the Eurofans hits after hits each year, the Nordic countries are ready to invite Europe to the first Nordic Eurovision Party. 

The aim of the Nordic Eurovision Party is to gather participants of the current Eurovision edition together with fans and press members like the other pre-events in Madrid, Barcelona, London, Tel Aviv or Amsterdam. As a difference to the other pre-events, the idea of the Nordic Eurovision Party  is to change its location and country every year, to make the event more accessible to all fans from the nordic countries. Participants of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will be performing together with former participants of the ESC and contests of national pre selections.

The first edition will be celebrated on Sunday, the 14th of April 2024 in the well known and historical ballroom hall of the 4-star boutique hotel BERNS in Stockholm, Sweden. The event will open its doors at 7pm and start at 8pm.

Two different ticket types are offered to the fans:

  • Eurofans Tickets (early entry, standing, collectors lanyard included) limited available: 800SEK
  • General Entrance (standing): 600SEK

OGAE members can secure a limited amount of General Entrance tickets at a reduced price. After the show there will be an after party for press, fans and the artists, with an exclusive area for the Eurovision participants. 

Tickets are already on sale on the official website nordiceurovision.com.

More information about the participating delegations, the legends line up and more will be published on the official accounts of the event in Instagram (@nordiceurovision)  and X (@nordiceurovisio).

Source: nordiceurovision.com

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

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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.

Source: ekstrabladet.dk

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Denmark: Submission window for Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 are now open

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DR, the public broadcaster of Denmark, has already started preparing the country’s greatest music show for 2024, namely the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, the national final for Eurovision 2024. With the submission window opening today, the country is ready to select their new representative.

The submission window will be open until Friday October 27, and those interested can read the rules and apply their proposals, in the specified website.

“The winning song, with its high quality, must have the potential to represent Danish music and Danish culture in the most distinguished way at the Eurovision Song Contest.”

For yet another year, the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, will take place directly with the Grand Final and with eight songs competing. What is more, some of the rules stat that:

  • Either the artist, lyricist or composer, have to be Danish citizens, or have an equally strong relation to Denmark
  • Citizens of Greenland and the Faroe Islands can also take part
  • The competing song must be up to three minutes in duration and must not be reproduce anywhere publicly without DR’s consent
  • Composers and lyricists can tae part with multiple songs
  • The songs can be performed in any language
  • The winning song, must be performed, both in DMG and Eurovision, live and with 100% live vocals

The previous winner of DMGP and Denmark’s representative in Eurovision 2023, was Reiley with his song “Breaking my Heart”, who didn’t manage to qualify for the final, leaving his country out for the third year in a row:

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Danish participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Malmö!

Source: dr.dk