A song and dance: Eurovision’s history of controversy With a long track record of international spats and political statements, rows have become a familiar part of the show The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
Swedish City Prepares For Eurovision Final Amid Protests Get ready for the highly anticipated Eurovision final in Sweden, with excitement, protests, and top musical talent on display. Top News · May 11, 2024
TV tonight: space babies, the Bogeyman and the Beatles … it’s Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa kicks off his first thrilling series as the new Time Lord. Plus, it’s Eurovision party time, baby! Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
ABBA send Eurovision fans wild teasing possible return as they celebrate 50th anniversary of win The band won in 1974 with their track Waterloo Evening Standard · May 10, 2024
‘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 · May 10, 2024
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 · May 10, 2024
Olly Alexander: 'Last Place at Eurovision? I've thought about it...' Olly Alexander is carrying UK hopes at Eurovision in Malmö tomorrow night, and is feeling the pressure Evening Standard · May 10, 2024
Eurovision is a joyful, powerful event – but it can’t carry the weight of the war in Gaza Although calls for a boycott are understandable, it is wrong to expect pop stars or organisers to fix world affairs, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Israel Qualifies For Eurovision Grand Finale Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching on Thursday in host country Sweden over the Gaza war. International Business Times · May 10, 2024
Eurovision 2024: Here are the songs with the best shot at glory Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States. WEKU · May 9, 2024
Eurovision Draws Street Protests Calling For Israel's Ejection Thousands of demonstrators, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, marched through the streets of Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest against Israel's participation in Eurovision, an AFP journalist observed. International Business Times · May 9, 2024
Political stage? Eurovision song contest met with Israel-Gaza war protests After the massive party in Marseille to welcome the arrival of the Olympic flame, it's time to turn our gaze north for what's also billed as another "it's a small world after all" feelgood celebration. Malmö, Sweden is host of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, that heart-shaped ode to kitsch… France 24 · May 9, 2024
"If Graham Norton ripped into me, I would totally respect it." Ireland's Bambie Thug explains why Eurovision is great for metal and alternative communities When Lordi won Eurovision in 2006, it opened the gates for other metal acts. Now Ireland's 2024 entry Bambie Thug is hoping to push boundaries even further Metal Hammer · May 9, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Drukkje min broderѕ blod! Why the best Eurovision songs are no longer in English While Europe’s lingua franca remains dominant, there has been a definite shift since a Portuguese song triumphed in 2017
Evening Standard · May 8, 2024 Eurovision Song Contest 2024: tonight's semi-final 2 running order revealed Ten acts have already secured their spot in the final after performing in the first semi-final on Tuesday
Evening Standard · May 8, 2024 Eurovision 2024: Which countries made it through from semi-final one? Finland and Ireland turn heads on way to grand finale in Malmo
Metal Hammer · May 8, 2024 Last night, Ireland's 'ouija-pop' star Bambie Thug officially qualified for the Eurovision grand final. Watch the devilish, provocative performance of Doomsday Blue that sealed the deal Bambie Thug will represent Ireland at Eurovision with their subversive, unique sound and style
Evening Standard · May 8, 2024 Olly Alexander suffers technical blunder at Eurovision semi-final The hitmaker, 33, took to the stage in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday night for the first semi-final
France 24 · May 8, 2024 Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden amid Gaza protests Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.
Creative Bloq · May 8, 2024 The best (and worst) Eurovision logo designs from the past 67 years Some of these get nul points.
Evening Standard · May 7, 2024 Bambie Thug becomes first Irish Eurovision finalist since 2018 They triumphed with their witchy and mesmerising execution of their chanty alternative song Doomsday Blue at the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · May 7, 2024 Bambie Thug reveals 'pressure' to break Ireland's Eurovision curse as they tease 'magic' performance The Cork-born singer hopes to lead Ireland to the final for the first time in six years with their track Doomsday Blue
Tom’s Guide · May 7, 2024 How to watch ‘Eurovision 2024’ online: live stream semi-finals and final from anywhere Get ready for Eurovision fever as 37 acts compete to win the world’s largest singing competition. Here we explain how to watch “Eurovision 2024” online from anywhere in the world.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 ‘He growls death metal in his pants!’ The Eurovision 2024 bangers to watch out for From a man with a mullet letting off fireworks to a Slovenian witch, this year’s Eurovision has some of the wildest entries ever