B&W Hallerne

B&W Hallerne

B&W Hallerne in April 2014, before the Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Full name	Burmeister & Wain Halls
Location	Refshaleøen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Coordinates	55°41′35″N 12°37′0″E / 55.69306°N 12.61667°E / 55.69306; 12.61667Coordinates: 55°41′35″N 12°37′0″E / 55.69306°N 12.61667°E / 55.69306; 12.61667
Owner	Burmeister & Wain (until 1996) Refshaleøen's Property Company (1996–present)[1]
Capacity	10,000
Construction
Built	1960s[1]
Renovated	2011
Tenants
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.^[1] Currently, the facilities are used for culture and entertainment activities.^[2]

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.^[3] 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.^[2]

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• Refshaleøen's Official Website