The director for the Danish pre-selection revealed curious details in preparation for the upcoming Eurovision, including a return from a past participant, fan feedback and perhaps even an inclusion for artists from other countries.
The Danish television network (DR) is already preparing for the local pre-Eurovision selection, Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2027. During the annual fan-club meeting, the competition director Erik Struve Hansen spoke about the network’s ambitions for the contest, the process of choosing the songs and artists, and developing and improving the show while also maintaining tradition.
Additionally, Hansen provided some interesting info about the upcoming edition of Dansk MGP. Among these clues is a former representative who plans to come back to the contest, along with the surprising news that artists from other countries will be able to represent Denmark come May at the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Denmark Aims For Another Top 10 Finish
The Danish saw their country reach seventh place at the most recent Eurovision, renewing hope and optimism for the country’s future in the contest. According to Struve Hansen, the result and recognition of the songwriters are key in improving the country’s achievements. DR’s goal is to bring Denmark to the level of countries like Sweden and Finland and continue cracking the top 10 in the future.
In other words, the broadcaster wants to change the question the always seems to accompany the idea of Danish participation: instead of focusing on whether or not Denmark will qualify for the final, the idea is to reach a point where making the final is practically a given so that the regular question then becomes how far up the table can they finish. For this, DR intends to continue its focus on the quality of songs and artists to have a better understanding of what really works in the European competition.
Following the success of their last entry performed in full Danish – “Før vi går hjem” (“Before we go home”) by Søren Torpegaard Lund, there has been a burgeoning interest in songs in the local language ahead of the pre-selection, and according to what was presented at the meeting, more Danish songs were accepted this year.
Innovations With Tradition
DR wants to develop the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix so that it continues to be relevant to the younger population while at the same time keeping its history and place in the public consciousness among the Danish public. The challenge is a common one: appeal to the younger and newer viewers while still maintaining that same connection for the audience that has been following for a while already.
The programs don’t just focus on the music but also the television show, the visual design, and the overall experience of the viewers. In addition, DR is exploring ways to increase the exposure of the pre-show in Denmark, for instance by looking at the ways the other neighboring countries host their own. However, the director emphasized that as of now there is no plan to bring back the semi-finals to DMGP.
One of the more fascinating things that was discussed at the meeting revolved around finding artists to promote Eurovision 2027. According to what was said, the broadcaster has been examining the idea of accepting artists from the Kingdom of Denmark (Rigsfællesskabet). This includes Denmark, of course, but also Greenland and the Faroe Islands as well, and since both Greenlandic and more notably Faroese artists have participated in the past, we may just see a representative from these areas come time for the show.
However, it is important to note that no specific artist has been revealed yet, and no participation of any artist from Greenland and/or the Faroe Islands has been confirmed. As of now, this is just a possibility and not a guarantee yet.
The Former Participant
Struve Hansen also announced that a past artist in the Eurovision pre-selection is slated to return to the competition for the 2027 edition. According to the announcement, this is someone from the last five contests, but their full name and identity have not yet been revealed and fans will have to wait for further info from DR.
DR Works Extensively With Songwriters And Artists
The musical preparations for the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix begin long before the night of the show. The director said that one of the things DR utilizes is songwriting camps, where songs are written specifically with certain artists in mind. Previously, the songs were usually written first and then an artist was found after, but now the network tries to tailor the process for the artists from the very beginning. This does not guarantee participation of any of those artists, however.
The broadcaster contacts managers and others within the music industry and is reaching out to artists for their interest in participating in the writing camp. Talented and experienced songwriters are still interested in being part of the competition, and therefore DR is working to maintain connections with the writers to gauge their interest in DMGP.
Fan Feedback Is Important To DR
During the Q&A session, the director was asked where the network plans to continue making adjustments to the songs after the Danish final. He replied that indeed they do continue to work on improving the songs and have learned from experience in years past how to bring the best possible version of it to the Eurovision stage.
Struve Hansen also emphasized the importance of fan feedback and critics alike. He said that the broadcaster is happy to receive comments, even those that point out areas that require improvement.
Furthermore, DR is actively trying to see what works among international Eurovision fans, for example by analyzing song types and voting patterns. The aim here is to further understanding what the audience preferences are and thus improve the country’s chances of success.
As you may have guessed, the laying of the groundwork for the 2027 edition of the Danish Melodi Grand Prix is underway, and the artist and song submission windows have already closed. Along with all the prep, DR has set a clear goal: improve Denmark’s position in Eurovision and once again return to a top 10 finish. The clues about a Greenlandic artist and the former participant return and fan feedback can only serve them well and show us how determined Denmark is to really establish themselves as a successful country in Eurovision.
Før Vi Går Hjem
DenmarkSøren Torpegaard Lund represented Denmark at Eurovision 2026 with “Før Vi Går Hjem”. The entry finished 7th in the grand final with 243 points.
Denmark competed at Eurovision 54 times between 1957 and 2026. The country has won three times, most recently in 2013 with Emmelie de Forest’s “Only Teardrops”. In 2026, Søren Torpegaard Lund represented Denmark with “Før Vi Går Hjem”, finishing 7th in the grand final with 243 points.
