Eurovision Song Contest

Annual international song competition

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The Eurovision Song Contest, often known simply as Eurovision, is an international song competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed live and transmitted to national broadcasters via the Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine a winner.

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'Completely regrettable': Brussels demands answers over ban on EU flags at Eurovision The European Commission has expressed anger over a ban on EU flags at the Eurovision Song Contest and demands explanations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:52Published 4 days ago

Eurovision still "needs a lot of work" says Switzerland's winner Nemo Nemo, this year's Eurovision winner, has stressed the importance of creating environments that promote love and unity and urged the contest's organisers to reflect on what Eurovision should stand for. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 5 days ago

Switzerland wins Eurovision after protests over Gaza war roiled event Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 5 days ago

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland’s Nemo wins the most controversial edition of the song contest The most controversial edition of Eurovision has come to an end and Switzerland has been crowned the 2024 winner. Here’s what you need to know. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 6 days ago

The Netherlands' Joost Klein is kicked out of Eurovision The organisers said the Swedish police are investigating after a complaint was made about Klein by a female member of the production crew. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Tens of thousands protest in Malmo as Israel competes in Eurovision final Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published 1 week ago

Eurovision: Security tightened amid pro-Palestinian protests Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been gathering in central Malmö ahead of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. They have been protesting against Israel’s participation in this year’s.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:14Published 1 week ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters march against Israel's participation in Eurovision Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 1 week ago

Olly Alexander 'stands for peace' amid boycott pressure The UK's Eurovision entry Olly Alexander has insisted he 'stands for peace' as he faces pressure to boycott the competition over Israel's inclusion, and the banning of Palestinian flags or.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published 1 week ago

Israeli Eurovision contender 'honoured' to represent country Israel's Eurovision contestant has said she is honoured to represent the country despite large demonstrations planned to coincide with the event. Eden Golan, 20, says she "couldn't ask for a better.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published 1 week ago

Israel's Eurovision contestant Eden Golan hopes to 'unite by music' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Sweden's Eurovision contest to open in shadow of Gaza war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 2 weeks ago

ABBA exhibition opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest: But will the band be performing? Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Sweden prepares for Eurovision amidst fears of protests, cyberattacks and unrest Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Swedish city of Malmo opens new ABBA experience ABBA World celebrates 50 years since the Swedish foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit song, Waterloo, in 1974. The exhibition fuses aspects of the supergroup, past and present. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

Abba takeover at Waterloo on anniversary of Eurovision win An Abba inspired flash mob performance with Mark de Lisser choir took place at Waterloo Station, marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish pop supergroup winning Eurovision the competition with their.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on April 6, 2024

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Eurovision responds to complaints from contestants after controversial competition The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest has said it "regrets" that some contestants did not respect the "spirit of the rules" when taking part in the competition in Sweden. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Netanyahu's hero's praise for Israel's Eurovision singer – as Irish act rages at organisers Israel's prime minister has paid tribute to the country's Eurovision performer - as Ireland's contestant continues to criticise organisers and an Israeli broadcaster. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Protests and an expulsion: The controversy and chaos ahead of this year's Eurovision Consistently billed by organisers as non-political, this year's Eurovision Song Contest had become mired in controversy before the first act even took to stage Sky News - Published 6 days ago

Eurovision Contestant Banned From Final Amid Police Investigation A contestant on the popular European singing competition Eurovision has been banned from performing in the final ... and, organizers say it's because the police are investigating him. Joost Klein --.. TMZ.com - Published 6 days ago
Switzerland wins Eurovision as chaos engulfs iconic song contest Switzerland has won Eurovision, topping the leaderboard in a competition fraught with last-minute changes and backstage incidents. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Eurovision axes Dutch entry after controversy over 'incident' Eurovision has kicked out the Netherlands' entrant following a controversy over an 'incident' he was involved in. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Dutch Eurovision star questioned by police over 'incident' The Netherlands' Eurovision entrant has been questioned by police over claims he made "unlawful threats" to a member of staff, Dutch media reports. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Bambie Thug calls on Eurovision bosses to show 'humanity' as Israel-Hamas war 'overshadows' event Ireland's Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to "gain some conscience" and "humanity," as the contest bosses struggle to keep politics off the stage at.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Dutch Eurovision entry not rehearsing 'until further notice' over 'incident' The Netherlands' Eurovision entry Joost Klein is under investigation by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) due to an unexplained "incident" - and will not be rehearsing again until "further notice". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Politics pushes its way into Eurovision as final acts announced ahead of grand final Politics has thrust its way into this year's Eurovision Song Contest, with several of the finalists referring ongoing global disputes while speaking about their progression into the final stage of the.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Israel goes through to Eurovision grand final after protests Israel has made it into the Eurovision grand final, despite calls for the country's entry to be banned from the contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
For a song contest trying to avoid politics, Eurovision 2024 is proving challenging "Boycott Eurovision" a man shouts into a microphone, "shame on Eurovision". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine protests in Malmo ahead of Eurovision semi-final Greta Thunberg has joined pro-Palestine marches in Malmo, Sweden, taking place in protest against Israel competing in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	'United by sequins': Eurovision fans arrive in fabulously flamboyant outfits Malmo is all a sparkle. Outside the city arena, sequins twinkle in the light. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Eurovision facing controversy over contestants and political statements - as protests expected The Eurovision Song Contest is already facing controversy over performers making political statements ahead of the big event in Sweden at the weekend. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Ireland reach Eurovision final for first time since 2018 as UK's Olly Alexander delivers first performance Bambie Thug has become Ireland's first Eurovision Song Contest finalist since 2018. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Will Abba holograms perform at Eurovision? Everything you need to know about this year's show Will Abba holograms perform at this year's Eurovision? It's the question on every fan's lips. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Who will win Eurovision this year? The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Malmo, Sweden, this year. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
UK Eurovision entrant addresses 'extreme' remarks on Israel's inclusion The UK's Eurovision Song Contest representative has addressed "extreme" remarks from fans over Israel's inclusion in the competition. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago	Eurovision organisers condemn abuse of contestants over Israel Eurovision organisers have condemned the abuse and harassment of contestants over Israel's inclusion in the competition as "unacceptable and totally unfair". Sky News - Published on April 10, 2024
Eurovision entrants grapple with diplomacy on Gaza ahead of this year's contest It is a strange year for Europop connoisseurs, conflicted over whether they should even be watching this year's Eurovision. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2024	Eurovision entrants sign statement calling for 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire and 'return of all hostages' Olly Alexander, the UK's act for Eurovision, has signed a joint statement alongside other entrants for this year's song contest, to call for an "immediate and lasting ceasefire" in Gaza. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
Israel unveils new Eurovision song after previous entry appeared to reference Hamas attacks Israel has unveiled its new entry for the Eurovision Song Contest after its original track was criticised for lyrics that were thought to reference the Hamas attacks on 7 October. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024	Israel allowed to compete in Eurovision after changing controversial song lyrics Israel will be allowed to compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest after changing the lyrics to its song, organisers have said. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2024
Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander releases UK's song contest entry Dizzy Olly Alexander has unveiled his new single Dizzy – which is the UK's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024	Eurovision teases Caribbean announcement for 2024 Eurovision organisers have teased an apparent Caribbean appearance at this year's contest. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2024
UK Eurovision act criticised for signing statement calling Israel an 'apartheid state' and accusing it of genocide Olly Alexander, the UK's new Eurovision act, has been criticised for signing a statement accusing Israel of genocide and describing it as an "apartheid state". Sky News - Published on December 21, 2023	Israel to compete at Eurovision despite boycott threats Israel will compete at Eurovision next year, despite calls for the country to be banned over its conflict with Hamas, organisers have said. Sky News - Published on December 19, 2023
Eurovision boycott demands over Israel's involvement Icelandic musicians have demanded the country boycotts the Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is banned from taking part. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2023

Eurovision Song Contest

Annual international song competition

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