Eurovision Song Contest 2014#Broadcasts

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The contest was held at the former shipyard Refshaleøen, in the B&W Hallerne in Copenhagen, with the social networking hashtag "#JoinUs" as the motto. The location had been refurbished to accommodate the event, with the surrounding area transformed into "Eurovision Island"—an Olympic Park-inspired complex housing the event venue, press centre, and other amenities.

The mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen, declared in late August that the city would contribute to the budget with 40 million (Danish Kroner) ({{€}}{{Formatprice|{{#expr:(40000000 * 0.1341)}}}}). He also announced that the aim was to make the Eurovision 2014 into the greenest contest to date since Copenhagen had been elected European Green Capital for 2014.{{cite web|title=Denmark 2014: From a shipyard to a Eurovision temple|last=London|first=Stephane|url=http://www.esctoday.com/67788/denmark-2014-shipyard-eurovision-temple/|publisher=ESCToday.com|date=4 September 2013|access-date=4 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911020512/http://www.esctoday.com/67788/denmark-2014-shipyard-eurovision-temple/|archive-date=11 September 2013|url-status=live}}

Five cities had been considered as host city of the contest, including Herning and Copenhagen, both favourites to be the next host.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=these_cities_want_to_host_eurovision_2014|title=These cities want to host Eurovision 2014|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|last=Storvik-Green|first=Simon|date=31 May 2013|access-date=31 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130604204704/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=these_cities_want_to_host_eurovision_2014|archive-date=4 June 2013|url-status=live}} The Parken Stadium, located in Copenhagen, which hosted the {{ESCYr|2001}} contest and Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, which hosted the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2013 final, were the first venues to join the bidding phase.{{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/64611/denmark-copenhagen-and-herning-bid-to-host-eurovision-2014/|title=Denmark: Copenhagen and Herning bid to host Eurovision 2014|date=21 May 2013|access-date=21 May 2013|publisher=esctoday|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608021330/http://www.esctoday.com/64611/denmark-copenhagen-and-herning-bid-to-host-eurovision-2014|archive-date=8 June 2013|url-status=live}} Later, Fredericia and Aalborg entered the phase with the Messe C and Gigantium venues, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/64703/denmark-aalborg-to-enter-host-city-race/|title=Denmark: Aalborg to enter host city race?|date=22 May 2013|access-date=22 May 2013|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|publisher=esctoday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608021340/http://www.esctoday.com/64703/denmark-aalborg-to-enter-host-city-race|archive-date=8 June 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/64799/denmark-fredericia-joins-the-bidding-race/|title=Denmark: Fredericia joins the bidding race|date=22 May 2013|access-date=22 May 2013|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|work=esctoday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607163445/http://www.esctoday.com/64799/denmark-fredericia-joins-the-bidding-race/|archive-date=7 June 2013|url-status=live}} The fifth city to join the phase was Horsens, with the venue being the courtyard of the former Horsens State Prison. In the event that Horsens had been chosen to host the contest, the courtyard would have been covered by a permanent glass roof.{{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/64824/denmark-horsens-bids-to-host-eurovision-in-a-prison/|title=Denmark: Horsens bids to host Eurovision in a prison|date=23 May 2013|access-date=23 May 2013|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|work=esctoday.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607163454/http://www.esctoday.com/64824/denmark-horsens-bids-to-host-eurovision-in-a-prison|archive-date=7 June 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Vil overdække Fængselsgården til grandprix-finale|url=http://hsfo.dk/article/20130606/ARTIKLER/130609690|first=Christian|last=Rimestad|work=Horsens Posten|date=6 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013|language=da|trans-title=Will cover Fængselsgården for the Eurovision final|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617224150/http://hsfo.dk/article/20130606/ARTIKLER/130609690|archive-date=17 June 2013|url-status=live}} The contest was provisionally set to take place on 13, 15 and 17 May 2014, however, the dates were later brought forward a week in order to accommodate the candidate cities.

On 17 June 2013, the municipality executive of Aalborg decided not to bid for hosting the contest due to the city's lack of sufficient hotel capacity. While DR required the host city to have at least 3,000 hotel rooms, the city of Aalborg had only 1,600 hotel rooms, more than half of which had been booked for other events taking place at the same time as the Eurovision Song Contest.{{cite web|title=Ikke plads til Grand Prix i Gigantium|url=http://www.nordjyske.dk/nyheder/ikke-plads-til-grand-prix-i-gigantium/d15944f7-37ae-452e-a270-877f5f1581b7/112/1513|first=Kristoffer|last=Veggerby|work=Nordjyske Stiftstidende|date=16 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013|language=da|trans-title=No room for Eurovision in Gigantium|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029211911/http://www.nordjyske.dk/nyheder/ikke-plads-til-grand-prix-i-gigantium/d15944f7-37ae-452e-a270-877f5f1581b7/112/1513|archive-date=29 October 2013}}{{cite web|title=Aalborg siger nej til Melodi Grand Prix|url=http://www.nordjyske.dk/nyheder/aalborg-siger-nej-til-melodi-grand-prix/6b0d0872-faa6-438b-8d01-f37cd1a081fe/1/1513|first=Kristoffer|last=Veggerby|work=Nordjyske Stiftstidende|date=17 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013|language=da|trans-title=Aalborg says no to Eurovision|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921075356/http://nordjyske.dk/nyheder/aalborg-siger-nej-til-melodi-grand-prix/6b0d0872-faa6-438b-8d01-f37cd1a081fe/1/1513|archive-date=21 September 2013}} On 18 June 2013, DR announced that formal bids on hosting the contest had been received by the municipalities of Copenhagen, Herning and Horsens, and that the Municipality of Fredericia had confirmed its intention to place a formal bid, too.{{cite web|title=Klar med ansøgninger til DR: Fire byer kæmper om Grand Prix|url=http://www.dr.dk/melodigrandprix/Artikler/2014/fredericia.htm|first=Søren|last=Bygbjerg|work=DR|date=18 June 2013|access-date=18 June 2013|language=da|trans-title=Applications ready for DR: four cities fight for Eurovision|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622044356/http://www.dr.dk/melodigrandprix/Artikler/2014/fredericia.htm|archive-date=22 June 2013|url-status=live}}

On 19 June 2013, the deadline for placing bids on hosting the contest, it was reported that Wonderful Copenhagen, the official convention, event and visitors bureau of the Greater Copenhagen area, had proposed three venues in its bid on hosting the contest: The Parken Stadium, a large tent on the grounds of DR Byen and the B&W Hallerne.{{cite web |title=Her skal Det Internationale Melodi Grand Prix 2014 holdes |url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2016589.ece |first=Maiken |last=Kolby |work=Ekstra Bladet |date=19 June 2013 |access-date=19 June 2013 |language=da |trans-title=The Eurovision Song Contest 2014 will be held here |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007050614/http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2016589.ece |archive-date=7 October 2013 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Sådan ser det ud, hvis DR holder Melodi Grand Prix i egen baghave |url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2016909.ece |first=Maiken |last=Kolby |work=Ekstra Bladet |date=19 June 2013 |access-date=19 June 2013 |language=da |trans-title=This is what it would look like if DR holds the Eurovision Song Contest in its own backyard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007053637/http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2016909.ece |archive-date=7 October 2013 |url-status=live }} On 25 June 2013, the Municipality of Fredericia announced that the Triangle Region had withdrawn its bid on hosting the contest, due to the lack of a suitable venue. DR required the hosting venue to have no pillars blocking any views and an interior height of at least 16 metres. However, no venues in the region met those requirements and, therefore, Fredericia was no longer in the running for becoming host city of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest.{{cite web|title=Trekantområdet trækker sit kandidatur som vært for ESC 2014 |url=http://www.fredericia.dk/OmKommunen/Sider/Nyheder/2013/2013_06/Trekantomr%C3%A5det-tr%C3%A6kker-sit-kandidatur-som-v%C3%A6rt-for-ESC-2014.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130626234311/http://www.fredericia.dk/OmKommunen/Sider/Nyheder/2013/2013_06/Trekantomr%C3%A5det-tr%C3%A6kker-sit-kandidatur-som-v%C3%A6rt-for-ESC-2014.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 June 2013 |work=Fredericia Kommune |date=25 June 2013 |access-date=26 June 2013 |language=da |trans-title=The Triangle Region withdraws its candidacy to host ESC 2014 }} On 28 June 2013, Anders Hørsholt, CEO of Parken Sport & Entertainment, stated that the Parken Stadium was no longer in the running for hosting the contest due to several football matches having already been scheduled to take place at the stadium in the weeks leading up to the contest.{{cite web |title=Fodbold sparker Melodi Grand Prix ud af Parken |url=http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Kultur/Musik/2013/06/28/0628100813.htm |work=DR |date=28 June 2013 |access-date=28 June 2013 |language=da |trans-title=Football kicks Eurovision out of Parken |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701031228/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Kultur/Musik/2013/06/28/0628100813.htm |archive-date=1 July 2013 |url-status=live }}

On 2 September 2013, the Danish broadcaster DR announced that it had chosen Copenhagen as the host city for the 2014 contest, with B&W Hallerne chosen as the host venue.

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The Eurovision Village was the official Eurovision Song Contest fan and sponsors' area during the events week. There it was possible to watch performances by local artists, as well as the live shows broadcast from the main venue. Located at the Nytorv Square, it was open from 4 to 11 May 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/numbers-copenhagen-hosts-eurovision-song-contest-2014/1293751|title=In numbers: Copenhagen hosts Eurovision Song Contest 2014|website=Campaign|date=May 12, 2014|first=Samantha|last=Edwards}}

The EuroClub was the venue for the official after-parties and private performances by contest participants. Unlike the Eurovision Village, access to the EuroClub was restricted to accredited fans, delegates, and press. It was located at VEGA CPH Music Club.{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/80322/eurovision-2014-tim-schou-host-euroclub-nights/|title=Eurovision 2014: Tim Schou to host the Euroclub nights|website=EscToday|date=April 11, 2014|first=Gabriel|last=Vivas|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028120110/http://esctoday.com/80322/eurovision-2014-tim-schou-host-euroclub-nights/|url-status=live}}

The "Red Carpet" event, where the contestants and their delegations are presented before the accredited press and fans, took place at Copenhagen City Hall on 4 May 2014 at 17:00 CET, followed by the Opening Ceremony.{{cite web|url=http://esctoday.com/82690/tonight-eurovision-song-contest-2014-opening-ceremony/|title=Tonight: Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Opening Ceremony|website=EscToday|date=May 4, 2014|first=Peter|last=Russell|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=19 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319172529/http://esctoday.com/82690/tonight-eurovision-song-contest-2014-opening-ceremony/|url-status=live}}

{{Further|List of countries in the Eurovision Song Contest}}

{{ESC 2014 participants}}

Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership capable of receiving the contest via the Eurovision network and broadcasting it live nationwide. The EBU issued an invitation to participate in the contest to all active members.{{cite web|title=Which countries can take part? |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/about/which-countries-can-take-part#Which_countries? |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=22 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522144052/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/about/which-countries-can-take-part |archive-date=22 May 2014 }}

Thirty-seven countries participated in the 2014 contest. {{Esccnty|Poland}} and {{Esccnty|Portugal}} both returned to the contest, having last participated in {{Escyr|2011}} and {{Escyr|2012}} respectively.{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Portugal: RTP confirms participation in Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/69841/portugal-rtp-publish/|work=ESCToday|access-date=7 November 2013|date=7 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109040006/http://www.esctoday.com/69841/portugal-rtp-publish/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani |first=Sanjay |title=TVP will participate in Copenhagen |url=http://www.esctoday.com/69854/tvp-poland/ |publisher=ESCToday |access-date=5 December 2013 |date=5 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208063111/http://www.esctoday.com/69854/tvp-poland |archive-date=8 December 2013 }} However, {{Esccnty|Bulgaria|t=Bulgarian}} broadcaster Bulgarian National Television (BNT),{{cite web|title=Bulgaria: BNT will not participate in Copenhagen|url=http://www.esctoday.com/69848/bulgaria-bnt-publish/|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|work=ESCToday|access-date=22 November 2013|date=22 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127111344/http://www.esctoday.com/69848/bulgaria-bnt-publish/|archive-date=27 November 2013|url-status=live}} {{Esccnty|Croatia|t=Croatian}} broadcaster Hrvatska radiotelevizija (HRT),{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Croatia: HRT will not participate in Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68223/croatia-hrt-will-participate-eurovision-2014/|publisher=ESCToday.com|access-date=19 September 2013|date=19 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055031/http://www.esctoday.com/68223/croatia-hrt-will-participate-eurovision-2014/|archive-date=21 September 2013|url-status=live}} {{Esccnty|Cyprus|t=Cypriot}} broadcaster Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC){{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68837/eurovision-2014-cyprus-will-participate-copenhagen/|work=ESCtoday|date=3 October 2013|access-date=3 October 2013|title=Eurovision 2014: Cyprus will not participate in Copenhagen|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006002916/http://www.esctoday.com/68837/eurovision-2014-cyprus-will-participate-copenhagen|archive-date=6 October 2013|url-status=live}} and {{Esccnty|Serbia|t=Serbian}} broadcaster Radio Television of Serbia (RTS){{cite web|first=Ervin|last=Juhász|title=Serbia: RTS not going to Copenhagen|url=http://escxtra.com/2013/11/rts-not-going-to-copenhagen/|work=escXtra.com|access-date=23 November 2013|date=22 November 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125011758/http://escxtra.com/2013/11/rts-not-going-to-copenhagen/|archive-date=25 November 2013}} did not participate in the 2014 contest.

Valentina Monetta who had represented {{esccnty|San Marino|y=2012|t=San Marino in 2012}} and {{esccnty|San Marino|y=2013|t=2013}}, returned to the contest for the third year in a row.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=valentina_monetta_to_represent_san_marino_in_2014|last=Storvik-Green|first=Simon|title=Valentina Monetta to represent San Marino in 2014|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|website=eurovision.tv|date=19 June 2013|access-date=19 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130620094856/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=valentina_monetta_to_represent_san_marino_in_2014|archive-date=20 June 2013|url-status=live}} This makes Monetta the fourth main singer to compete in three consecutive contests (and the only one of amongst them never to win in one of these occasions), following Lys Assia, who represented {{esccnty|Switzerland|y=1956|t=Switzerland in 1956}}, {{esccnty|Switzerland|y=1957|t=1957}}, and {{esccnty|Switzerland|y=1958|t=1958}}, Corry Brokken, who represented the {{esccnty|Netherlands|y=1956|t=Netherlands in 1956}}, {{esccnty|Netherlands|y=1957|t=1957}}, and {{esccnty|Netherlands|y=1958|t=1958}}, and Udo Jürgens, who represented {{esccnty|Austria|y=1964|t=Austria in 1964}}, {{esccnty|Austria|y=1965|t=1965}}, and {{esccnty|Austria|y=1966|t=1966}}. Monetta would return again in {{esccnty|San Marino|y=2017|t=2017}}. Paula Seling and Ovi had represented {{esccnty|Romania|y=2010|t=Romania in 2010}}.{{cite web|last=Weaver|first=Jessica|title=Romania: Paula & Ovi to Copenhagen!|url=http://esctoday.com/76967/romania-paula-ovi-copenhagen/|publisher=ESCToday.com|access-date=1 March 2014|date=1 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302042146/http://esctoday.com/76967/romania-paula-ovi-copenhagen/|archive-date=2 March 2014|url-status=live}} The Tolmachevy Sisters, representing Russia, had won Junior Eurovision for {{esccnty|Russia|Junior|y=2006|t=Russia in 2006}}.

In addition, Tamara Todevska, providing backing vocals for Macedonia, had represented {{esccnty|Macedonia|y=2008|t=Macedonia in 2008}}.{{cite web|last=Ranta|first=Riku|title=FYR Macedonia: Eurovision entry presented in January|url=http://escwebs.net/2013/10/05/fyr-macedonia-eurovision-entry-presented-in-january/|publisher=escwebs.net|access-date=5 October 2013|date=5 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006183435/http://escwebs.net/2013/10/05/fyr-macedonia-eurovision-entry-presented-in-january/|archive-date=6 October 2013}} She would later represent {{esccnty|North Macedonia|y=2019|t=North Macedonia in 2019}}. Martina Majerle, providing backing vocals for Montenegro, had represented {{esccnty|Slovenia|y=2009|t=Slovenia in 2009}} and provided backing vocals for {{esccnty|Croatia|y=2003|t=Croatia in 2003}}, {{esccnty|Montenegro|y=2008|t=Montenegro in 2008}}, and {{esccnty|Slovenia|y=2007|t=Slovenia in 2007}}, {{esccnty|Slovenia|y=2011|t=2011}}, and {{esccnty|Slovenia|y=2012|t=2012}}.{{cite web|last=Granger|first=Anthony|title=Montenegro: Martina To Sing Backing Vocals For Sergej|url=http://eurovoix.com/2014/03/23/montenegro-martina-to-sing-backing-vocals-for-sergej/|publisher=eurovoix.com|access-date=23 March 2014|date=23 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323225725/http://eurovoix.com/2014/03/23/montenegro-martina-to-sing-backing-vocals-for-sergej/|archive-date=23 March 2014|url-status=live}}

{{Esccnty|Bosnia and Herzegovina|t=Bosnian}} broadcaster BHRT initially stated their intention to participate in the contest; however, in late 2013 it was announced that they would not be taking part due to a lack of sponsorship.{{cite web|first=Sanjay|last=Jiandani|title=Eurovision 2014: Bosnia & Herzegovina will not compete in Copenhagen|url=http://www.esctoday.com/72547/eurovision-2014-bosnia-herzegovina-will-compete-copenhagen/|work=ESCToday|access-date=19 December 2013|date=19 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219224536/http://www.esctoday.com/72547/eurovision-2014-bosnia-herzegovina-will-compete-copenhagen/|archive-date=19 December 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://eurovoix.com/2013/12/18/bosnia-herzegovina-bhrt-are-out-of-eurovision/|title=Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT Are Out of Eurovision|date=18 December 2013|website=Eurovoix.com|last=Granger|first=Anthony|publisher=BHRT|access-date=18 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219010430/http://eurovoix.com/2013/12/18/bosnia-herzegovina-bhrt-are-out-of-eurovision/|archive-date=19 December 2013|url-status=live}} Similarly, {{Esccnty|Bulgaria|t=Bulgarian}} broadcaster BNT initially planned to participate but later announced otherwise due to limited funds.{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Fisher|title=Bulgaria: Prospective Director Generals outline Eurovision Plans|url=http://escxtra.com/2013/07/prospective-director-generals-outline-eurovision-plans/|work=escXtra.com|access-date=23 November 2013|date=22 July 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231656/http://escxtra.com/2013/07/prospective-director-generals-outline-eurovision-plans/|archive-date=2 December 2013}}{{cite web|first=Luke |last=Fisher |title=Bulgaria: BNT not entering in 2014 |url=http://escxtra.com/2013/11/bulgaria-not-entering-in-2014/ |work=escXtra.com |access-date=23 November 2013 |date=22 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125011529/http://escxtra.com/2013/11/bulgaria-not-entering-in-2014/ |archive-date=25 November 2013 }}

Active EBU member broadcasters in {{Esccnty|Andorra}}, {{Esccnty|Croatia}}, {{Esccnty|Cyprus}}, the {{Esccnty|Czech Republic}}, {{Esccnty|Luxembourg}}, {{Esccnty|Monaco}}, {{Esccnty|Morocco}}, {{Esccnty|Serbia}}, {{Esccnty|Slovakia}} and {{Esccnty|Turkey}} confirmed non-participation prior to the announcement of the participants list by the EBU, some of them citing reasons such as poor results in previous editions, dissatisfaction with the mixed jury/televote voting system, the European financial crisis and the 2012–13 Cypriot financial crisis.{{cite web|first=Sanjay|last=Jiandani|title=Andorra: RTVA will not return to Eurovision in 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/67838/andorra-rtva-will-return-eurovision-2014/|work=ESCToday|access-date=6 September 2013|date=6 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130908231805/http://www.esctoday.com/67838/andorra-rtva-will-return-eurovision-2014|archive-date=8 September 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68661/eurovision-2014-czech-republic-will-participate-copenhagen/|title=Czech Republic will not participate in Copenhagen|date=30 September 2013|work=esctoday.com|access-date=30 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002163944/http://www.esctoday.com/68661/eurovision-2014-czech-republic-will-participate-copenhagen/|archive-date=2 October 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Juha|last=Repo|url=http://www.esctoday.com/51178/luxembourg-is-there-ever-any-hope-of-a-return-to-eurovision/|title=Luxembourg: Is there ever any hope of a return to Eurovision?|date=24 April 2013|work=ESCToday|access-date=30 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501023801/http://www.esctoday.com/51178/luxembourg-is-there-ever-any-hope-of-a-return-to-eurovision/|archive-date=1 May 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|url=http://www.esctoday.com/67236/luxembourg-rtl-will-not-return-to-eurovision-in-2014/|title=Luxembourg: RTL will not return to Eurovision in 2014|date=24 July 2013|work=ESCToday|access-date=24 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803123904/http://www.esctoday.com/67236/luxembourg-rtl-will-not-return-to-eurovision-in-2014|archive-date=3 August 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Sanjay|last=Jiandani|title=Monaco: TMC will not return to Eurovision in 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68113/monaco-tmc-will-return-eurovision-2014/|work=ESCToday|access-date=17 September 2013|date=17 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920030652/http://www.esctoday.com/68113/monaco-tmc-will-return-eurovision-2014|archive-date=20 September 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Morocco: SNRT will not return to Eurovision in 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/67927/morocco-snrt-will-return-eurovision-2014/|date=11 September 2013|publisher=ESCtoday.com|access-date=11 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915120934/http://www.esctoday.com/67927/morocco-snrt-will-return-eurovision-2014/|archive-date=15 September 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Granger|first=Anthony|url=http://eurovoix.com/2013/09/01/slovakia-no-to-2014/|title=Slovakia: No To 2014|work=Eurovoix|access-date=1 September 2013|date=1 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918030619/http://eurovoix.com/2013/09/01/slovakia-no-to-2014/|archive-date=18 September 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani |first=Sanjay |title=Slovakia: RTVS will not return to Eurovision in 2014 |url=http://www.esctoday.com/67846/slovakia-rtvs-will-return-eurovision-2014/ |work=ESCToday |access-date=9 September 2013 |date=9 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912001824/http://www.esctoday.com/67846/slovakia-rtvs-will-return-eurovision-2014 |archive-date=12 September 2013 }}{{cite web|last=N. |first=Danny |title=Turkey: 'No plans to return' under current system |url=http://escxtra.com/2013/09/no-plans-to-return-under-current-system/ |work=escXtra |access-date=14 September 2013 |date=14 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917001756/http://escxtra.com/2013/09/no-plans-to-return-under-current-system/ |archive-date=17 September 2013 }}{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Turkey: TRT will not participate in Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.esctoday.com/68587/turkey-trt-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2014/|work=ESCToday|access-date=7 November 2013|date=7 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107230843/http://www.esctoday.com/68587/turkey-trt-will-not-participate-in-eurovision-2014/|archive-date=7 November 2013|url-status=live}}

While {{Esccnty|Kosovo|t=Kosovan}} broadcaster RTK did not voice any intention regarding the 2014 contest, Kosovo's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petrit Selimi told the Swedish television programme {{ill|Korrespondenterna|sv}} that he thought Kosovo would be granted EBU membership and acceptance into the Eurovision in time for the 2014 edition;{{cite web|title=Kosovo drömmer om Eurovision|url=http://www.svtplay.se/klipp/1221388/kosovo-drommer-om-eurovision|work=SVT News|publisher=Sveriges Television|access-date=31 May 2013|language=sv|trans-title=Kosovo dreaming of Eurovision|date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624002512/http://www.svtplay.se/klipp/1221388/kosovo-drommer-om-eurovision|archive-date=24 June 2013}}{{cite web|title=Musik är makt|url=http://fabricofminds.com/musik-ar-makt/|publisher=Fabric of Minds|access-date=31 May 2013|author=Therese|language=sv|trans-title=Music is power|date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613100212/http://fabricofminds.com/musik-ar-makt/|archive-date=13 June 2013|url-status=live}} however, the country failed to meet the requirement of being recognized as an independent country by the International Telecommunication Union, and was not granted membership in the EBU.{{cite web|author=|url=http://www3.ebu.ch/cms/en/sites/ebu/contents/news/2013/03/rtk-pledges-to-adopt-core-public.html|title=RTK pledges to adopt core public service values|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=29 May 2013|date=8 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203072259/http://www3.ebu.ch/cms/en/sites/ebu/contents/news/2013/03/rtk-pledges-to-adopt-core-public.html|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=live}} {{Esccnty|Liechtenstein|t=Liechtensteiner}} broadcaster 1 FL TV had originally intended to join the EBU in time to participate in the 2013 contest,{{cite web|url=http://eurovisiontimes.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/exclusive-no-participation-of-liechtenstein-at-eurovision-2012/|title=No Participation of Liechtenstein at Eurovision 2012|author=Eurovisiontimes|date=29 November 2011|work=Eurovision Times|access-date=28 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615162250/http://eurovisiontimes.wordpress.com/2011/11/29/exclusive-no-participation-of-liechtenstein-at-eurovision-2012/|archive-date=15 June 2012|url-status=live}} but the government never granted the required financial subsidies and the broadcaster put off the aim to make their debut to 2014; however, the government again failed to provide any funds and 1 FL TV was unable to join the contest.{{cite web|url=http://eurovoix.com/2012/09/17/liechtenstein-no-2013-participation/|title=Liechtenstein: No 2013 Participation|last=Granger|first=Anthony|publisher=Eurovoix|access-date=19 May 2013|date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109010123/http://eurovoix.com/2012/09/17/liechtenstein-no-2013-participation/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|title=Liechtenstein: No debut in Eurovision 2014!|url=http://www.esctoday.com/67851/liechtenstein-debut-eurovision-2014/|date=10 September 2013|publisher=ESCToday.com|access-date=10 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109053155/http://www.esctoday.com/67851/liechtenstein-debut-eurovision-2014/|archive-date=9 November 2013|url-status=live}}

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The competition consisted of two semi-finals and a final, a format which has been in use since 2008. The ten countries with the highest scores in each semi-final qualified to the final where they joined the host nation Denmark and the five main sponsoring nations (known as the Big Five): France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Each participating country had their own national jury, which consisted of five professional members of the music industry.

Each member of a respective nation's jury was required to rank every song, except that of their own country. The voting results from each member of a particular nation's jury were combined to produce an overall ranking from first to last place. Likewise, the televoting results were also interpreted as a full ranking, taking into account the full televoting result rather than just the top ten. The combination of the jury's full ranking and the televote's full ranking produced an overall ranking of all competing entries. The song which scored the highest overall rank received 12 points, while the tenth-best ranked song received 1-point.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/vienna-2015/about/voting |title=About Voting |date=May 2014 |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |website=eurovision.tv |access-date=28 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506100309/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/vienna-2015/about/voting |archive-date=6 May 2016 }} In the event of a televoting (insufficient number of votes/technical issues) or jury failure (technical issue/breach of rules), only a jury/televoting was used by each country.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/results?event=1883&voter=MD |title=Full Splitt Results |date=May 2014 |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |website=eurovision.tv |access-date=28 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141126111421/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/results?event=1883&voter=MD |archive-date=26 November 2014 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/results?event=1893&voter=GE |title=Full Splitt Results |date=May 2014 |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |website=eurovision.tv |access-date=28 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111173206/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/results?event=1893&voter=GE |archive-date=11 November 2014 }}

On 20 September 2013, the EBU released the official rules for the 2014 contest, which introduced rule changes regarding the jury voting.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/press-downloads/2014/Rules/EurovisionSongContest_2014_Rules_Public_ENG_20.09.2013.pdf |title=Rules of the 59th Eurovision Song Contest |date=20 September 2013 |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |website=eurovision.tv |access-date=21 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053434/http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/press-downloads/2014/Rules/EurovisionSongContest_2014_Rules_Public_ENG_20.09.2013.pdf |archive-date=21 September 2013 }} The rules aimed at providing more transparency regarding each five member national jury by releasing the names of all jurors on 1 May 2014 prior to the start of the contest and providing each juror's full ranking results after the conclusion of the contest. In addition, jury members on a particular nation's jury can only serve as a juror if they have not already participated as such in one of the preceding two contest editions.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=90213&_t=jury_rules_tightened_for_2014_eurovision_song_contest|title=Jury rules tightened for 2014 Eurovision Song Contest|last=Siim|first=Jarmo|date=20 September 2013|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|website=eurovision.tv|access-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061231/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=90213&_t=jury_rules_tightened_for_2014_eurovision_song_contest|archive-date=21 September 2013|url-status=live}}

The contest was held in the immediate aftermath of the 2014 Ukrainian revolution and subsequent annexation of Crimea by Russia. Votes cast through Ukrainian telecom providers which service Crimea were counted towards Ukraine's votes.{{cite web |last=Dolgov |first=Anna |date=7 May 2014 |title=Eurovision Turns Political as Russia and Ukraine Prepare for Finals |url=http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/eurovision-turns-political-as-russia-and-ukraine-prepare-for-finals/499725.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514073543/http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/eurovision-turns-political-as-russia-and-ukraine-prepare-for-finals/499725.html |archive-date=14 May 2014 |access-date=13 May 2014 |work=The Moscow Times}}

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The draw that determined the semi-final allocation was held on 20 January 2014 at the Copenhagen City Hall.{{cite web|url=http://www.esctoday.com/73684/eurovision-2014-semi-finals-allocation-draw-20-january/|title=Eurovision 2014: Semi-finals allocation draw on 20 January|last=Jiandani|first=Sanjay|date=13 January 2014|work=ESCToday.com|access-date=13 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113180927/http://www.esctoday.com/73684/eurovision-2014-semi-finals-allocation-draw-20-january/|archive-date=13 January 2014|url-status=live}} Prior to the allocation draw, on 24 November 2013 it was announced that Norway and Sweden would perform in different semi-finals in order to maximise the availability of tickets for visitors from both countries. A draw at the EBU headquarters determined that Sweden would perform in the first semi-final, while Norway would perform in the second semi-final.{{cite web|last=Siim|first=Jarmo|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=91923&_t=sweden_and_norway_drawn_into_semi-finals|title=Sweden and Norway drawn into Semi-Finals|date=24 November 2013|publisher=Eurovision.tv|access-date=24 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127030514/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=91923&_t=sweden_and_norway_drawn_into_semi-finals|archive-date=27 November 2013|url-status=live}} The EBU also allocated Israel to the second semi-final after a request from the delegation in order to avoid complications with its Independence Day coinciding with the date of the first semi-final.{{cite web|url=http://escxtra.com/2014/01/semifinal-allocation-draw-3/|title=General: Semifinal allocation draw|last=Hidalgo|first=Rodrigo Romero|date=13 January 2014|work=escXtra.com|access-date=13 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113191742/http://escxtra.com/2014/01/semifinal-allocation-draw-3/|archive-date=13 January 2014|url-status=live}} The remaining participating countries, excluding the automatic finalists (Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom), were split into six pots, based on voting patterns from the previous ten years.{{cite web|url=http://www.dr.dk/melodigrandprix/Nyheder/2014/01/10163202.htm|title=Spænding: Så skal der trækkes lod mellem Grand Prix-landene|date=13 January 2014|publisher=DR|access-date=13 January 2014|language=da|trans-title=Tension: Here's how the Eurovision countries will be split|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116141032/http://www.dr.dk/melodigrandprix/Nyheder/2014/01/10163202.htm|archive-date=16 January 2014|url-status=live}}

The pots were calculated by the televoting partner Digame and were as follows:{{cite web|last=Siim|first=Jarmo|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=slovenia_joins_eurovision_2014_semi-final_draw_on_monday|title=Slovenia joins Eurovision 2014, Semi-Final Allocation Draw on Monday|date=17 January 2014|publisher=Eurovision.tv|access-date=19 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140118230555/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=slovenia_joins_eurovision_2014_semi-final_draw_on_monday|archive-date=18 January 2014|url-status=live}}

As in 2013, the host broadcaster DR and their producers determined the running order for each show with only the starting position of the host nation being determined by draw.{{cite web|url=http://wiwibloggs.com/2013/10/30/eurovision-2014-running-order-jan-lagermand-lundme/33207/|title=Jury rules tightened for 2014 Eurovision Song Contest|last=Theilen|first=David|date=30 October 2013|publisher=wiwibloggs.com|access-date=30 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101131605/http://wiwibloggs.com/2013/10/30/eurovision-2014-running-order-jan-lagermand-lundme/33207/|archive-date=1 November 2013|url-status=live}}{{better source needed|date=May 2019}} A draw which took place during the heads of delegation meeting on 17 March 2014 in Copenhagen determined that Denmark would perform 23rd in the final.{{cite web|first=Nathan|last=Waddell|title=General: Denmark drawn 23rd in Grand Final|url=http://escxtra.com/2014/03/denmark-drawn-23rd-grand-final/|work=escXtra.com|date=17 March 2014|access-date=6 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506113817/http://escxtra.com/2014/03/denmark-drawn-23rd-grand-final/|archive-date=6 May 2014|url-status=live}} On 24 March 2014, the running order for the two semi-finals was released.{{cite web|first=Jarmo|last=Siim|title=Running order for Eurovision Semi-Finals decided|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=99363&_t=running_order_for_eurovision_semi-finals_decided|work=Eurovision.tv|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|date=24 March 2014|access-date=24 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324141243/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=99363&_t=running_order_for_eurovision_semi-finals_decided|archive-date=24 March 2014|url-status=live}} Prior to the creation of the running order for the final, an allocation draw was held during the semi-final winners press conferences following the conclusion of each semi-final and during the individual press conferences on 6 May 2014 for the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom). The draw determined whether the country would perform in the first or second half of the final. The producers published the final running order shortly before 02:00 (CEST) on 9 May 2014. Ukraine were chosen to perform first, whilst the United Kingdom were chosen to perform last.

The graphic design of the contest was revealed by the EBU on 18 December 2013. The theme art comprises a blue and purple diamond, within it the generic Eurovision Song Contest logo featuring the Danish flag as well as the hashtag and slogan "#JoinUs" at the centre of the diamond.{{cite web|last1=Storvik-Green|first1=Simon|title=Eurovision 2014 slogan revealed: 'Join Us'!|url=https://eurovision.tv/story/which-postcard-is-your-favourite|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=24 June 2014|date=2 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140401034135/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=eurovision_2014_slogan_revealed_join_us|archive-date=1 April 2014|url-status=live}}

The postcards used to introduce a country and their participants were shot in their respective countries and featured the artists using unique ways to create their country's flag, e.g. the postcard for the United Kingdom features Molly creating the Union Flag from AEC Routemaster buses, Royal Mail vans, and people wearing blue raincoats along with strips of red and white paper, and the postcard for Denmark features Basim and his singers using old furniture and red and white paint to paint the Danish flag.{{cite web|last1=Siim |first1=Jarmo |title=Which postcard is your favourite? |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=which_postcard_is_your_favourite |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=24 June 2014 |date=14 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723212348/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=which_postcard_is_your_favourite |archive-date=23 July 2014 }} The postcards then ended with the act taking a picture on a camera or phone and a close up of the resulting artwork was shown onscreen. The flag created by the artist(s) is then captured into a diamond and transitions to the official flag.

Pernille Gaardbo was appointed by DR's Director-General Maria Rørbye Rønn as the executive producer for the contest, three-days after Denmark's victory at the 2013 contest.{{cite web|last1=Storvik-Green|first1=Simon|title=Executive Producer appointed for Eurovision 2014|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=executive_producer_appointed_for_eurovision_2014|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=1 November 2014|date=21 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102011637/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=executive_producer_appointed_for_eurovision_2014|archive-date=2 November 2014|url-status=live}} Maria Rørbye Rønn stated in an interview that "By choosing Pernille Gaardbo, we have a person who has all the necessary leadership skills, which are essential in order to run a project of this magnitude, and the technical insight for such a large TV-production, which the Eurovision Song Contest is". Gaardbo has worked for the host broadcaster for 17 years, 12 of which was in the role of supervisor of the DR Medieservice.

Danish royal family members Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary attended the final as invited guests.{{cite web |url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014042818462/princess-mary-prince-frederick-attend-eurovision-final/ |title=Danish Royals will attend the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest |author=Hello Magazine |publisher=hellomagazine.com |date=28 April 2014 |access-date=8 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502004842/http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2014042818462/princess-mary-prince-frederick-attend-eurovision-final/ |archive-date=2 May 2014 |url-status=live |author-link=Hello (magazine) }}{{cite web |author=Seven News |url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/entertainment/a/23058552/princess-mary-to-attend-eurovision/ |title=Princess Mary to attend Eurovision |publisher=Au.news.yahoo.com |date=29 April 2014 |access-date=8 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502010257/https://au.news.yahoo.com/entertainment/a/23058552/princess-mary-to-attend-eurovision/ |archive-date=2 May 2014 |author-link=Seven News }} In March 2014, host broadcaster DR invited Jessica Mauboy to perform during the interval act of the second semi-final on 8 May 2014, part of DR's recognition of Australia's dedication to the contest.{{cite web|last=Storvik-Green|first=Simon|title=Australian superstar to sing at Eurovision|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=australian_superstar_to_sing_at_eurovision|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=13 May 2014|date=25 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810212203/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=australian_superstar_to_sing_at_eurovision|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=live}} Mauboy performed the song "Sea of Flags" during the interval act.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/jessica-mauboy-performs-at-eurovision-song-contest-20140509-zr78z.html|title=Jessica Mauboy performs at Eurovision Song Contest|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|last=Vincent|first=Peter|date=9 May 2014|access-date=9 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509063536/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/jessica-mauboy-performs-at-eurovision-song-contest-20140509-zr78z.html|archive-date=9 May 2014|url-status=live}}

Spain, France, and Denmark voted in this semi-final.{{cite web|last=Escuerdo|first=Victor M.|title=Allocation Draw results: Who's in which Semi-Final?|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=allocation_draw_results_whos_in_which_semi-final|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=20 January 2014|date=20 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122130502/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=allocation_draw_results_whos_in_which_semi-final|archive-date=22 January 2014|url-status=live}}

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom voted in this semi-final.

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

As in the 2013 contest, the winner was announced as soon as it was mathematically impossible to catch up. In this case, the winner had been determined by the 34th vote out of the 37, which came from Ukraine.

{{Legend|gold|Winner}}

Each participating broadcaster appointed a spokesperson who was responsible for announcing, in English or French, the votes for its respective country. The order in which each country announced their votes was determined in a draw following the jury results from the final dress rehearsal. An algorithm implemented by NRK, based on jury vote, was used to generate as much suspense as possible. The spokespersons are shown alongside each country.{{cite web|last=Roxburgh|first=Gordon|title='Good evening Copenhagen' – Voting order revealed|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=good_evening_copenhagen_-_voting_order_revealed|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|date=10 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513000945/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=good_evening_copenhagen_-_voting_order_revealed|archive-date=13 May 2014|url-status=live}}

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1. {{flagu|Azerbaijan}}{{snd}}Sabina Babayeva
2. {{flagu|Greece}}{{snd}}Andrianna Maggania
3. {{flagu|Poland}}{{snd}}{{ill|Paulina Chylewska|pl}}
4. {{flagu|Albania}}{{snd}}Andri Xhahu
5. {{flagu|San Marino}}{{snd}}Michele Perniola
6. {{flagu|Denmark}}{{snd}}{{ill|Sofie Lassen-Kahlke|da}}
7. {{flagu|Montenegro}}{{snd}}Tijana Mišković
8. {{flagu|Romania}}{{snd}}Sonia Argint-Ionescu
9. {{flagu|Russia}}{{snd}}Alsou
10. {{flagu|Netherlands}}{{snd}}Tim Douwsma
11. {{flagu|Malta}}{{snd}}Valentina Rossi
12. {{flagu|France}}{{snd}}Élodie Suigo
13. {{flagu|United Kingdom}}{{snd}}Scott Mills
14. {{flagu|Latvia}}{{snd}}Ralfs Eilands
15. {{flagu|Armenia}}{{snd}}{{ill|Anna Avanesyan|hy|Աննա Ավանեսյան (հաղորդավար)}}
16. {{flagu|Iceland}}{{snd}}Benedikt Valsson
17. {{flagu|North Macedonia|name=Macedonia}}{{snd}}Marko Mark
18. {{flagu|Sweden}}{{snd}}Alcazar
19. {{flagu|Belarus}}{{snd}}Alyona Lanskaya
20. {{flagu|Germany}}{{snd}}Helene Fischer
21. {{flagu|Israel}}{{snd}}Ofer Nachshon
22. {{flagu|Portugal}}{{snd}}Joana Teles
23. {{flagu|Norway}}{{snd}}Margrethe Røed
24. {{flagu|Estonia}}{{snd}}Lauri Pihlap
25. {{flagu|Hungary}}{{snd}}Éva Novodomszky
26. {{flagu|Moldova}}{{snd}}Olivia Furtuna
27. {{flagu|Ireland}}{{snd}}Nicky Byrne
28. {{flagu|Finland}}{{snd}}Redrama
29. {{flagu|Lithuania}}{{snd}}Ignas Krupavičius
30. {{flagu|Austria}}{{snd}}Kati Bellowitsch
31. {{flagu|Spain}}{{snd}}{{ill|Carolina Casado|es}}
32. {{flagu|Belgium}}{{snd}}Angelique Vlieghe
33. {{flagu|Italy}}{{snd}}Linus
34. {{flagu|Ukraine}}{{snd}}Zlata Ognevich
35. {{flagu|Switzerland}}{{snd}}{{ill|Kurt Aeschbacher|de}}
36. {{flagu|Georgia}}{{snd}}Sophie Gelovani and Nodi Tatishvili
37. {{flagu|Slovenia}}{{snd}}{{ill|Ula Furlan|sl}}

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Full results including televoting and results from the individual jury members were released shortly after the final.{{cite web|title=Voting at the Eurovision Song Contest|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/copenhagen-2014/about/voting|date=21 March 2014|access-date=10 May 2014|author=Eurovision.tv|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701055120/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/copenhagen-2014/about/voting|archive-date=1 July 2014}}

Albania, Montenegro, San Marino and Moldova used juries due to an inability to provide televoting results.{{cite web |title=Full Split Results {{!}} First Semi-Final of Copenhagen 2014 |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/voting/ESC-2014-first_semi-final-full_results.xls |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513061504/http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/voting/ESC-2014-first_semi-final-full_results.xls |archive-date=13 May 2014 |format=XLS |url-status=dead}}

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points each country awarded to another in the first semifinal:

{{Legend|navajowhite|Qualifiers}}

Georgia and Macedonia used juries due to either technical issues with the televoting or an insufficient number of votes cast during the televote period.{{cite web |title=Full Split Results {{!}} Second Semi-Final of Copenhagen 2014 |url=http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/voting/ESC-2014-second_semi-final-full_results.xls |publisher=European Broadcasting Union |access-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513045600/http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/voting/ESC-2014-second_semi-final-full_results.xls |archive-date=13 May 2014 |format=XLS |url-status=dead}}

Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points each country awarded to another in the second semifinal:

{{Legend|gold|Winner}}

Below is a summary of the maximum 12 points each country awarded to another in the Grand Final:

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Most countries sent commentators to Copenhagen or commentated from their own country, in order to add insight to the participants and, if necessary, the provision of voting information.

It was reported by the EBU that the 2014 contest was viewed by a worldwide television audience of a record breaking 195 million viewers.

On the week of the contest, Armenian contestant Aram Mp3 commented on Conchita Wurst's image by saying that her lifestyle was "not natural"{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/27/conchita-wurst-eurovision-_n_5217410.html|title=Conchita Wurst, Austrian Drag Queen, Will Take on Eurovision|work=The Huffington Post|access-date=27 April 2014|date=26 April 2014|last=Brooks|first=Derek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427223911/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/27/conchita-wurst-eurovision-_n_5217410.html|archive-date=27 April 2014|url-status=live}} and that she needed to decide to be either a woman or a man. The statement sparked controversy, following which Aram Mp3 apologised and added that what he said was meant to be a joke.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/conchita-wurst-how-a-bearded-drag-pervert-reviled-by-russia-became-the-toast-of-europe-9350504.html|title=Conchita Wurst: How Eurovision 2014's bearded drag 'pervert' reviled by Russia became the toast of Europe|work=The Independent|access-date=11 May 2014|date=11 May 2014|first=Loulla-Mae|last=Eleftheriou-Smith|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512074613/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/conchita-wurst-how-a-bearded-drag-pervert-reviled-by-russia-became-the-toast-of-europe-9350504.html|archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=dead}} Wurst accepted the apology, by stating, "I have to say that if it's a joke it's not funny... but he apologised and that's fine for me."{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/bearded-drag-queen-conchita-wurst-favourite-to-win-eurovision/story-e6frfn09-1226912741861|title=Bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst favourite to win Eurovision|website=News.com.au|access-date=10 May 2014|date=10 May 2014|author=News Corp Australia Network|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511005453/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/bearded-drag-queen-conchita-wurst-favourite-to-win-eurovision/story-e6frfn09-1226912741861|archive-date=11 May 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/08/conchita-wurst-controversy_n_5285278.html|title=Conchita Wurst, Eurovision's Bearded Drag Queen, Sparks Controversy As Finals Near|work=The Huffington Post|last=Billing|first=Soren|date=8 May 2014|access-date=24 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513181800/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/08/conchita-wurst-controversy_n_5285278.html|archive-date=13 May 2014|url-status=live}}

Georgia's jury votes in the Grand Final were all declared invalid, as all the jury members had voted exactly the same from 3 points up to 12 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/article18863440.ab|title=Georgiens röster diskvalificerades i Eurovision-finalen|publisher=Aftonbladet.se|date=11 May 2014|access-date=13 May 2014|last=Larsson|first=Markus|language=sv|trans-title=Georgia's votes were disqualified in the Eurovision finals|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512213644/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/melodifestivalen/article18863440.ab|archive-date=12 May 2014|url-status=live}} According to EBU, this constitutes a statistical impossibility. Therefore, only Georgia's televoting result was used for the distribution of the Georgian points in the Grand Final.

Lithuanian spokesperson Ignas Krupavičius, just before announcing that ten points of his country's vote had been assigned to Conchita Wurst, referred to Wurst's beard in saying "Now it is time to shave", then pulled out a razor and pretended to shave his own face, before giggling at the joke. Host Nikolaj Koppel replied "Time to shave? I think not.", because the next country to announce the votes was Austria. Gay British commentator Graham Norton also expressed his frustration at the joke and supported Koppel's reply.{{cite web|url=http://www.clickmusic.com/news/article/lithuania-criticism-transphobic-shaving-eurovision-winner-conchita-wurst#tiH8hzwSz8VRih9g.99|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512213308/http://www.clickmusic.com/news/article/lithuania-criticism-transphobic-shaving-eurovision-winner-conchita-wurst#tiH8hzwSz8VRih9g.99|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2014|title=Lithuania draws criticism over shaving joke to Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst|publisher=Click Music|access-date=11 May 2014|date=10 May 2014|author=Clickmusic Newsdesk}}

{{See also|Russia–Ukraine relations in the Eurovision Song Contest}}File:ESC2014 - Russia 05.jpg"]]

Russia's Tolmachevy Sisters were the subject of booing from the audience, during the semi-final and when they were announced to have qualified for the final.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-27306108|title=Russia booed at Eurovision semi-final|publisher=BBC News|website=bbc.co.uk/news|date=7 May 2014|access-date=13 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513025035/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-27306108|archive-date=13 May 2014|url-status=live}} Russia's act were also booed during the final; and when the Russian spokesperson delivered their top-three votes. The booing was also heard when countries awarded points to Russia, including neighbouring countries such as Azerbaijan and Belarus.{{cite web|last1=Wyatt|first1=Daisy|title=Eurovision 2014: Russian act, the identical Tolmachevy Twins, jeered by crowd during final|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/eurovision-2014-russia-booed-by-crowd-during-final-9350249.html|work=The Independent|date=10 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816070639/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/eurovision-2014-russia-booed-by-crowd-during-final-9350249.html|archive-date=16 August 2017|url-status=live}}

Fraser Nelson, editor of The Spectator magazine, wrote: "I can’t remember the last time I heard a Eurovision audience boo anyone; during the Iraq war in 2003, no one booed Britain. [...] There’s a difference between the Russian government and the Russian people, and the girls were there to represent the latter. They didn’t deserve the obloquy. And the Danes were wrong to have made the booing so audible."{{cite web|url=http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/culturehousedaily/2014/05/eurovision-2014-the-booing-of-russia-was-a-disgrace/|title=Eurovision 2014: the booing of Russia was a disgrace|work=Spectator Blogs|date=11 May 2014|access-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504080615/http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/culturehousedaily/2014/05/eurovision-2014-the-booing-of-russia-was-a-disgrace/|archive-date=4 May 2015|url-status=live}}

After Conchita Wurst had won and performed the song again, and shortly before the end of the television broadcast, press photographers crowded around Wurst for pictures. During the photo session, a fan managed to breach security and approach Wurst, giving her flowers and a Danish flag. As security personnel realised the flower giver was not supposed to be there, they began to drag him away, and the fan showed a piece of paper reading "#free anakata".{{cite web|url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2281321.ece|title=Ups, hvor kom han fra: Ukendt mand på Eurovision-scenen|date=12 May 2014|access-date=24 June 2014|last=Kolby|first=Maiken|language=da|trans-title=Oops, where did he come from: Unknown man on the Eurovision stage|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524013008/http://ekstrabladet.dk/flash/kultur/article2281321.ece|archive-date=24 May 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://publik.delfi.ee/news/eurovisioon2014/fotod-ja-video-poliitaktivist-meelis-kaldalu-smugeldas-end-eurovisioni-lavale-ja-korraldas-voiduhetkel-stseeni.d?id=68647205|title=Poliitaktivist Meelis Kaldalu smugeldas end Eurovisioni-lavale ja korraldas võiduhetkel stseeni!|date=11 May 2014|access-date=24 June 2014|first=Kirjuta|last=Rahva Häälde|language=et|trans-title=Political activist Meelis Kaldalu smuggled himself onto the Eurovision stage and created a scene during the winner's moment!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514061131/http://publik.delfi.ee/news/eurovisioon2014/fotod-ja-video-poliitaktivist-meelis-kaldalu-smugeldas-end-eurovisioni-lavale-ja-korraldas-voiduhetkel-stseeni.d?id=68647205|archive-date=14 May 2014|url-status=live}}

In addition to the main winner's trophy, the Marcel Bezençon Awards and the Barbara Dex Award were contested during the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest. The OGAE, "General Organisation of Eurovision Fans" voting poll also took place before the contest. The Premios Ondas (English: Wave Awards) have honoured the production values of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in one of their categories.

The Marcel Bezençon Awards, organised since 2002 by Sweden's then-Head of Delegation and 1992 representative Christer Björkman, and 1984 winner Richard Herrey, honours songs in the contest's final.{{cite web|title=Marcel Bezençon Award – an introduction|url=http://poplight.zitiz.se/marcelbezenconaward/en|publisher=Poplight.se|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017033001/http://poplight.zitiz.se/marcelbezenconaward/en |archive-date=17 October 2013|access-date=15 July 2012}} The awards are divided into three categories: Artistic Award, Composers Award, and Press Award.{{cite web |title=Marcel Bezençon Awards–Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://eurovision.tv/about/in-depth/marcel-bezencon-awards/ |date=2 April 2017 |access-date=19 March 2021 |archive-date=16 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716092347/https://eurovision.tv/about/in-depth/marcel-bezencon-awards/ |url-status=live }}

OGAE, an organisation of over forty Eurovision Song Contest fan clubs across Europe and beyond, conducts an annual voting poll first held in 2002 as the Marcel Bezençon Fan Award. After all votes were cast, the top-ranked entry in the 2014 poll was "Undo" performed by Sanna Nielsen; the top five results are shown below.{{cite web|title=Eurovision Fanclub Network|url=http://www.ogae.net/|publisher=OGAE|website=ogae.net|author=OGAE|date=15 June 2012|access-date=15 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419213155/http://www.ogae.net|archive-date=19 April 2013|url-status=live|author-link=OGAE}}{{cite web|url=http://www.euroviisuklubi.fi/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=8&Itemid=41|title=Klubi-info: Mikä ihmeen OGAE?|publisher=OGAE Finland|access-date=17 June 2012|date=5 June 2012|language=fi|trans-title=The club info: What on Earth is OGAE?|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127121744/http://www.euroviisuklubi.fi/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=8&Itemid=41|archive-date=27 January 2012|url-status=live}}{{cite web|author=OGAE International|title=OGAE 2014 Results|url=http://www.ogaeinternational.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191&Itemid=79|publisher=OGAE|access-date=28 April 2014|date=28 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429044133/http://www.ogaeinternational.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=191&Itemid=79|archive-date=29 April 2014|url-status=live}}

The Barbara Dex Award is a humorous fan award given to the worst dressed artist each year. Named after Belgium's representative who came last in the 1993 contest, wearing her self-designed dress, the award was handed by the fansite House of Eurovision.{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovisionhouse.nl/bdaward.php |title=Barbara Dex Award |last=Thillo |first=Edwin |publisher=Eurovision House |access-date=24 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826110418/http://www.eurovisionhouse.nl/bdaward.php |archive-date=26 August 2014 }}{{cite web|last1=Roxburgh|first1=Gordon|title=Vilija Matačiūnaitė wins the Barbara Dex Award|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=vilija_mataciunaite_wins_the_barbara_dex_award|publisher=European Broadcasting Union|access-date=24 June 2014|date=18 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720080247/http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=vilija_mataciunaite_wins_the_barbara_dex_award|archive-date=20 July 2014|url-status=live}}

{{Further|Premios Ondas}}

Premios Ondas is an award ceremony organised by Radio Barcelona, a subsidiary of Cadena SER, since 1954. They are awarded in recognition of professionals in the fields of radio and television broadcasting, the cinema, and the music industry.{{cite web|title=Ondas: History|url=http://www.premiosondas.com/en/premios_ondas_historia.php|website=premiosondas.com|publisher=Premios Ondas|access-date=7 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107224052/http://www.premiosondas.com/en/premios_ondas_historia.php|archive-date=7 November 2014|url-status=live}} The 61st Ondas Award recipients were announced on 6 November 2014, where Danish broadcaster DR, and the European Broadcasting Union received the International Television Award, for their production of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest.{{cite news|title=Los Ondas premian el humor ácido|url=http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2014/11/06/television/1415289364_745090.html|newspaper=El País|language=es|date=6 November 2014|trans-title=The Ondas rewards dry humour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109171134/http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2014/11/06/television/1415289364_745090.html|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Ondas Awards: Prize winners 2014|url=http://www.premiosondas.com/en/premiados.php|website=premiosondas.com|publisher=Premios Ondas|access-date=7 November 2014|date=6 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107224138/http://www.premiosondas.com/en/premiados.php|archive-date=7 November 2014|url-status=live}} The award was handed over on 25 November 2014 at the Liceu in Barcelona.

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File:ESC 2014 album cover.jpg

Eurovision Song Contest: Copenhagen 2014 was the official compilation album of the 2014 contest, put together by the European Broadcasting Union and released by Universal Music Group on 14 April 2014. The album featured all 37 songs that entered in the 2014 contest, including the semi-finalists that failed to qualify into the grand final. It also featured the contest's anthem "Rainmaker", performed by the {{Escyr|2013}} winner Emmelie de Forest.{{cite web|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Copenhagen CD|url=http://store.universal-music.co.uk/euro/various-artists-eurovision-song-contest-2014-copenhagen-cd-2014/invt/0602537784707|website=universal-music|publisher=Universal Music Group|access-date=6 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106045502/http://store.universal-music.co.uk/euro/various-artists-eurovision-song-contest-2014-copenhagen-cd-2014/invt/0602537784707|archive-date=6 November 2014|url-status=live}}

• ABU Radio Song Festival 2014
• ABU TV Song Festival 2014
• Eurovision Young Musicians 2014
• Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014
• Türkvizyon Song Contest 2014

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• [http://www.eurovision.tv/upload/press-downloads/2014/Rules/EurovisionSongContest_2014_Rules_Public_ENG_20.09.2013.pdf Official rules for 2014]
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2014

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