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Why Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 is so controversial

Five countries are boycotting the competition this year over Israel’s involvement

The Independent UK

Which countries have dropped out of Eurovision 2026 and why?

One country is even refusing to air the annual song contest

The Independent UK

Eurovision crisis: Protesters in Serbia urge boycott of contest over Israel's participation

"United by Music"? “A Eurovision without Israel would mean defending the ideals that this event proclaims,” a statement by the protest organizers said.

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Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision

Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation.

Euronews

“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

The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16

MusicRadar

Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and more sign open letter asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026

"We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be complicit"

Louder

More than 1000 artists call on fans to boycott Eurovision in open letter

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Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

Euronews

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Brian Eno sign open letter calling on fans to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Campaign groups No Music for Genocide and BDS call for boycott unless the European Broadcasting Union kicks Israeli broadcaster KAN out of the contest

The Independent UK

‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest

Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement

The Guardian - UK

Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’

Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision Song Contest live tour cancelled because of ‘unforeseen challenges’

The tour was to celebrate the song contest’s 70th anniversary with a series of shows across 10 European cities, including London.

Evening Standard

Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

Euronews

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst announces withdrawal from all things Eurovision

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

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Eurovision crisis: Austrian broadcaster announces it will not censor Palestinian flags or mute boos

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

The Independent UK

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts

Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain have all announced they will not be participating over protest to Israel’s involvement

Euronews

Ireland’s Eurovision winner plans to return trophy in protest of Israel’s participation

Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.

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Eurovision Winner Nemo Gives Back Trophy As Countries Boycott 2026 Over Israel

Swiss singer and 2024 Eurovision winner Nemo has sent their trophy back to the EBU in protest of Israel’s inclusion in the 2026 contest.

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International Business Times UK

Eurovision Champ Nemo To Return Trophy Over Israel's Continued Entry

Nemo, Switzerland's 2024 Eurovision winner, returns their trophy in protest over Israel's participation.

The Independent UK

Watch Nemo’s statement as Eurovision winner to return trophy over Israel’s participation

A Eurovision winner has announced that they will return their trophy after Israel was permitted to compete in next year’s competition.

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner

International Business Times UK

Eurovision Boycott Continues: Iceland Joins Other Countries In Protesting Israel's Participation

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, Ireland and the Netherlands in boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.

Euronews

Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest

"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.

The Guardian - UK

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event

Euronews

Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

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