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B&W Hallerne
Former industrial complex in Copenhagen, Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
B&W Hallerne (English: The 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]
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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 |
Owner | Burmeister & Wain (until 1996) Refshaleøen's Property Company (1996–present)[1] |
Capacity | 11,000 |
Construction | |
Built | 1960s[1] |
Renovated | 2011 |
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 11,000 spectators. The surrounding buildings and areas were transformed into "Eurovision Island" which was used for additional services related to the contest.[2]