Malmö to host 68th Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 following Sweden's victory

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Malmö has been selected to host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest next year, as announced on Friday. The decision comes after Sweden's triumph in Liverpool in May, with Malmö winning the bid over Stockholm after extensive discussions with multiple cities, according to the organizers.

The highly anticipated music event will take place at the Malmö Arena, with the semi-finals scheduled for May 7 and 9, 2024, followed by the grand final on May 11.

Sweden's Loreen emerged victorious in Eurovision 2023 with her captivating pop anthem «Tattoo.» This marked her second win in the competition, previously winning in 2012. She faced a close battle against Finland's Käärijä, resulting in a thrilling voting process.

Malmö was chosen to host Eurovision 2024 after an extensive city bidding process. The evaluation took into consideration the city's venue facilities and its ability to accommodate the large number of delegations, crews, and fans that would be attending the event.

Martin Österdahl, executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, expressed the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) excitement about Malmö hosting the event for the third time. Österdahl highlighted Malmö's significant role in Eurovision's history, having successfully hosted the contest in 1992 and 2013 following Loreen's previous victory. He praised the city's vibrant atmosphere, excellent venues, and infrastructure that make it ideal for hosting the world's largest live music event. Malmö's bid demonstrated a remarkable passion for the contest, according to Österdahl.

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