“We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision

A cartoon figure sparying Boycott Eurovision on a wall.

No Music For Genocide and the BDS Movement have issued an open letter calling on artists, broadcasters and fans to boycott this year’s Eurovision because of the continuing participation of Israel.

Back in December the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) decided that Israel would be allowed to participate in the 2026 event, despite the ongoing war in Gaza, which many have deemed a genocide.