The host city for ESC 2014 has now been announced as Copenhagen. Denmark had submitted some very creative entries for hosting next year’s event, and the winner was one of the more interesting options presented.
Instead of going with the town’s most predictable venue, the Parken arena (which opted to host football instead of the world’s best competition! Seriously!!!) the arts precinct of B&W Hallerne, a former shipyard, will be modified into a purpose-built ESC venue.
One of the advantages of last year’s host city, Malmö, was that the smaller town created the feeling of a Eurovision village. From the Eurovision disco at the Central Station to the fan hubs scattered throughout the town, part of the appeal of attending ESC is the atmosphere of peace, love and partying created within the host city. While Copenhagen is the most logical option for the Danish host city, given that few other locations in this small country can offer the necessary combination of a suitably sized venue and sufficient accommodation, there is the risk that the ESC vibe could get lost in a larger city.
The B&W Hallerne venue, however, promises to turn the whole precinct into a ‘Eurovision Island’ especially for the fans attending this event. Plus, the venue will be designed specifically for the three televised shows! All this promises that ESC will be one spectacular and memorable event! I can’t wait!!! Look out little mermaid, here we come!
