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Blow for Mae Muller's UK Eurovision entry ahead of contest

Bookies make 'I wrote a song' outside bet for grand final with very long odds to win

Wales Online

Why is Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 when it's not in Europe?

Many people think only countries in Europe are allowed to be in the contest - but that is not the case

Liverpool Echo

UK act Mae Muller to finally take to Eurovision stage as grand final approaches

Preparations have been dampened by the news that Volodymyr Zelensky has been barred from making an address.

The Independent UK

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Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works

What began in 1956 with just seven countries, has grown into a festival drawing millions of viewers around the world.

Al Jazeera

Graham Norton issues update on important Eurovision final decision

Graham said the European Broadcasting Union ruled with an 'iron fist'

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision 2023: Why is Australia in the Eurovision song contest?

Some may be wondering why Australia is competing in the contest

Liverpool Echo

Eurovision organisers ban Ukraine's President Zelensky from making address at final

Mr Zelensky's request to speak at the event on Saturday was turned down over fears it could politicise the contest

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Why America isn't in Eurovision - and chaotic attempt to steal the idea for US version

It might seem like a stupid question, but there are plenty of countries who are not in Europe which take part in the annual singing extravaganza

Daily Mirror

Why is Australia in Eurovision 2023?

Why is Australia in Eurovision? Despite not being part of Europe, Australia has consistently competed in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2015; here's why.

WhatToWatch

PM ‘disappointed’ by decision to block Zelensky from addressing Eurovision final

The European Broadcasting Union said on Thursday night that it had declined the Ukrainian leader’s request to speak to the audience on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak slams ban on Ukraine's President Zelensky addressing Eurovision final

The Prime Minister's spokesman said Rishi Sunak believed it would be 'fitting for President Zelensky to address' the grand final of the Eurovision song contest on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Eurovision is not political, say presenters after Zelensky address blocked

The European Broadcasting Union said on Thursday night that it had declined the Ukrainian leader’s request to speak to the audience on Saturday.

The Independent UK

President Zelensky blocked from addressing Eurovision Song Contest final

President Zelensky's request to address viewers of Eurovision Song Contest during the competition's final has been denied due to organisers arguing the event is non-political

Daily Mirror

This could be our last year competing in Eurovision, but why is Australia in Eurovision in the first place?

For the past eight years, Australia has been welcomed into the glitter-laced arms of Eurovision, but this may come to an end very soon.

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The Independent UK

Is Russia banned from competing at Eurovision?

The country first performed at the contest in 1994.

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision organisers rebuff Zelenskiy request to give video speech at final

European Broadcasting Union, which oversees song contest, says appearance by Ukrainian president could politicise the event

ABC News

Australia's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Voyager finally get to deliver on their 'Promise' in Liverpool

Perth progressive metal band Voyager are finally achieving their dream to make Eurovision history, as the first group to represent Australia — they talk to ABC about the long road to the Contest, the songs that didn't quite make it, their Spinal Tap moment in Amsterdam, and more.

Evening Standard

Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi-finals amid mounting protests

Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

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Evening Standard

Why is Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest?

The southern hemisphere country has competed in the annual song contest every year since 2015. Read on to find out why it’s taking part and learn its history in the competition

The Conversation

Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics

The Eurovision bandwagon has firmly arrived in Liverpool. During a week of two semi-finals, 37 competing countries will be whittled down to 26. Around 160 million people are then expected to tune in to the grand final on Saturday May 13. From humble beginnings in 1956, with only seven countries…

Liverpool Echo

BBC announces full line up of Eurovision Song Contest programming

The Turquoise Carpet and National Lottery Party highlights are to be broadcast on BBC One

Wales Online

TikTok to be official entertainment partner for Eurovision Song Contest

Social media platform to livestream Liverpool competition and help to promote the city to visitors

The New Daily

Eurovision: Our love affair with ‘wacky’ singing contest on the other side of the world continues

Why our love affair continues with ‘wacky’ Eurovision as Perth synth-metal band, Voyager, makes debut at world's biggest TV music contest.

The Guardian - UK

BBC to keep Olympics rights until at least 2032

Deal with EBU and Warner Bros Discovery retains same coverage as existing agreement

The Independent UK

Olympics coverage to remain free-to-air on the BBC

The broadcaster will continue to provide coverage of the Games across all its platforms

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