36 | What Denmark gets right and wrong about the Eurovision Song Contest

What Are You Doing in Denmark?

May 06, 2024•31 min

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Episode description

This week Derek is joined by Andres Artiles Jerrik, a stylist, designer, author, and TV personality. He spills all the tea about putting his talents behind Denmark’s most recent efforts in the Eurovision Song Contest. You’ll hear him talk about his songwriting, which was displayed at this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Denmark’s national Eurovision selection contest. Andres worked on the song Mirror Ball of Hope with musical artist Aura Dione. He shares how the song came to fruition and the inspirations behind its incredible stage presentation.

Andres also worked with last year’s Danish entry to Eurovision, Reiley, and shares his experience from a year ago at the main event in Liverpool. Derek and Andres discuss the ups and downs of Denmark’s history in Eurovision and the recent criticism of DR, the Danish Broadcasting System, for their method of selecting a participant from Denmark. Is the explanation tied to elements of Danish culture, or is it just time for a reformed selection process? Listen and learn more to make your own decision.

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