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Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once again – becomes the star of the show

It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests of some kind. Despite its own rules, the 68-year-old international song contest has for decades been used as a platform to express political views and geopolitical divisions. But the war in Gaza – and Israel’s imminent threat…

France 24

Bambie Thug on hopes to break Ireland's 28-year Eurovision curse, trolls and opening doors for alt artists

EXCLUSIVE: The singer, 31, weighed in on calls for them to boycott this year’s contest from fellow Irish artists

Evening Standard

Hurricane lyrics: Israel's Eurovision song explained after controversial lyrics changed

An open letter to the EBU called for Israel’s withdrawal from the contest in May

Evening Standard

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‘You have to have a skirt rip moment!’ How to win Eurovision

Is it all about having a great gimmick – or touching hearts? Ahead of this year’s song contest, Eurovision hitmakers from Bucks Fizz to Käärijä reveal the tricks of the trade, from free saunas and milkmaids to writing your tune in half an hour

The Guardian - UK

Slimane sings for the love of France in war-torn Eurovision contest

After big flops the past two years, France is betting on the well-known Slimane and his song Mon Amour (My Love) bringing everyone together in one of Eurovision's most politicised contests ever.

Radio France Internationale

Israel qualifies for Eurovision song contest final despite protests

Thousands had marched against the country’s inclusion in Saturday’s final but Eden Golan’s entry was voted through

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2024: Israel's entry draws pro-Palestine protest in Malmo's main square

Eden Golan, representing Israel, is due to perform at the Malmo Arena in Sweden on Thursday night

Evening Standard

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Why is Israel competing at Eurovision? Eden Golan set to sing in final

Israel’s 20-year-old entry will perform Hurricane in Saturday’s final

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Why and how some people are boycotting the contest as Israel set to participate

Eden Golan set to sing for her nation in Thursday’s semi-final

Evening Standard

Eurovision 2024: Israel to perform in second semi-final as protests take place in Malmo

The country has faced calls to be excluded from the contest amid the war in Gaza

Evening Standard

The best (and worst) Eurovision logo designs from the past 67 years

Some of these get nul points.

Creative Bloq

Song for Wales winner inspires fresh bid to get country its own Eurovision place

Sara Davies hopes release of song and glitzy video will ‘drive the idea forward and get people talking about it’

The Guardian - UK

‘We are not the arena to solve a Middle East conflict’: Sweden braced for a politically charged Eurovision

Israel’s inclusion in the lineup while war rages in Gaza may lead to the most controversial contest ever

The Guardian - UK

IBC Announces Eight Accelerator Media Innovation Challenges

The Accelerator Program at IBC2024 will also include a “Special Incubator Project”

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International Business Times

Sweden Prepares For High Security Eurovision With Gaza Spotlight

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision mirrors how countries see one another. That’s why I can’t watch Israel take part

No amount of mental gymnastics can justify allowing its inclusion while a humanitarian catastrophe goes on in Gaza, says journalist Jeffrey Ingold

Evening Standard

Israel Eurovision entry given green light after changing controversial 'October Rain' lyrics

October Rain was thought to reference the Hamas attacks on Israel which would have broken rules on political neutrality

The Guardian - UK

Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry

Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules on political neutrality

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International Business Times

Israel Threatens Eurovision Pull-out If Entry Vetoed

Israel on Sunday warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

The Guardian - UK

Israel should have a voice at Eurovision, says president amid row over lyrics

Isaac Herzog said ‘haters try to drive us off every stage’ as lyrics to October Rain scrutinised by organisers

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Eurovision song under ‘scrutiny’ for alleged Hamas attack reference

Organisers considering if lyrics breach non-political rules a week after giving Israel all-clear to participate

TV Tech

SMPTE, EBU, ETC Publish Report On AI In Media

The report offers a technical introduction and discusses how AI and ML are affecting media

Zenger

The Midlands Boxing Takeover Is Presented By GBM Sports As “ICE BREAKER.”

GBM Sports Promoter Izzy Asif is hoping to build on his incredible breakthrough year.

Salon

Israel can participate in Eurovision

In anticipation of the EBU's decision, 400 Hollywood professionals penned a letter voicing their support for Israel

Al Jazeera

Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians

Political figures pen angry letter to Eurovision organisers saying Israel should be excluded for its war in Gaza.

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