The Aussie contestant is currently one of the favourites to win Eurovision is back this week, and the show is as controversial as ever. Europe’s annual talent show has never been without its political aspects, with the voting system repeatedly exposing relations between different countries. However, in recent years, Eurovision has become even more scrutinised, […]

1 month ago

There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]

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There will be 10 arena shows across Europe This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. A Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour has been announced for 2026 – and this is how to get tickets. The concert series will see Eurovision celebrate 70 years of the world’s […]

5 months ago

Before the meeting, the BBC had said Eurovision has “never been about politics” The decision to allow Israel to compete at next year’s Eurovision Song Contest has been backed by the BBC. Around 50 broadcasters in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the organiser of the contest, took part in a meeting on Thursday, where they […]

6 months ago

It comes after multiple national broadcasters threaten to pull out if Israel takes part The BBC is ‘set to decide’ on its Eurovision involvement as pressure continues to mount over Israel’s participation in the song contest. This comes after Ireland and the Netherlands said it would not compete if Israel took part. Meanwhile, Belgium, Iceland, […]

9 months ago

‘RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.’ Ireland and four other countries have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel takes part. The news comes after RTÉ said that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. In […]

9 months ago