B&W Hallerne in April 2014, before the Eurovision Song Contest 2014
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Full name | Burmeister & Wain Halls |
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Location | Refshaleøen, Copenhagen, Denmark |
Coordinates | 55°41′35″N 12°37′0″E / 55.69306°N 12.61667°ECoordinates: 55°41′35″N 12°37′0″E / 55.69306°N 12.61667°E |
Owner |
Burmeister & Wain (until 1996) Refshaleøen's Property Company (1996–present) |
Capacity | 10,000 |
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Built | 1960s |
Renovated | 2011 |
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Eurovision Song Contest 2014 |
B&W Hallerne (English: B&W Halls) is a former industrial complex located on the island of Refshaleøen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Built in the early 1960s by Burmeister & Wain, the complex consists of two large halls which were used to build ships until 1996. Currently, the facilities are used for culture and entertainment activities.
On 2 September 2013, Danish public broadcaster DR announced that it had chosen B&W Hallerne as the host venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. The contest was held at the Section Hall 2, which was converted into a music venue with a capacity for 10,000 spectators. The surrounding buildings and areas were transformed into 'Eurovision Island' which was used for additional services related to the contest.