Loreen was only the second person to take the pop crown twice.

The host country usually is the winner of the previous year’s event, but 2022 runner-up Britain hosted this year on behalf of the winner, Ukraine.

In May, Sweden won this year's contest in Liverpool, England, with the power ballad “Tattoo” by Swedish singer Loreen, who also won the 2012 Eurovision. “Malmo was eventually chosen as it met all the criteria,' said executive producer Ebba Adielsson at Sweden's public broadcaster SVT. Sweden’s third largest city - which also hosted the event in 19 - was picked in what organizers called called a “strong bid process” examining venues, accommodations for visitors, infrastructure and other factors. The 68th edition will be held at the Malmo Arena, and the live televised final has been set for May 11, with semi-finals on May 7 and May 9. STOCKHOLM - The southern Swedish city of Malmo will host the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in the same venue that housed the colorful and eclectic music competition in 2012, the Swedish organizers said Friday.

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