[1] The event, presented by Petroc Trelawny and Ella Petersson, was produced by Swedish host broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) together with an international team of EBU members, the European Choir Games and the City of Gothenburg.

Ten countries participated, including debutants Norway, Scotland, Switzerland and the hosts Sweden while Austria,Estonia and Hungary decided to withdraw.

[2][3] After initial reports in February 2018,[4] it was confirmed on 8 July 2018 that the second edition of the Eurovision Choir would be held in the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

Each competing country was represented by a professional choir, and in the first round each performed a choral piece lasting no more than four minutes in length.

[7] On 5 April 2019, it was announced that British classical music radio and television broadcaster, Petroc Trelawny and Swedish culture presenter Ella Petersson [sv] would host the 2019 competition.

Norway, Scotland, host country Sweden and Switzerland took part for the first time, while Austria, Estonia and Hungary withdrew from the competition.