Why Olly Alexander was a forgotten face in Eurovision school reunion crowd The UK’s familiar-sounding entry fared poorly with voters in a contest where the shock of the new often does well The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Eurovision loses almost a quarter of UK viewers compared with 2023 Saturday night’s final was watched by average of 7.64m as Britain’s entry, Olly Alexander, finished in 18th place The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
Eurovision 2024: everything we learned – from the Abba swizz to the UK’s wild unpopularity Why did Olly Alexander fall flat in the public vote? Why didn’t Abba show up? And how did the trophy get smashed? The Guardian - UK · May 12, 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
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 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 · May 9, 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 Evening Standard · May 8, 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
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. Tom’s Guide · 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 The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
TV tonight: Salman Rushdie tells his extraordinary story of being attacked The author opens up about being stabbed multiple times in 2022. Plus: Eurovision kicks off its finale week with a live semi-final from Sweden. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024
Eurovision winner Jamala says Ukraine ‘cannot afford’ to boycott contest Singer says her country needs the opportunity to remind Europe of Russia’s invasion The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024
Olly Alexander addresses ‘extreme’ remarks on Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision In a new BBC documentary about his Eurovision journey, he has opened up about making the ‘very hard decision’ to continue with the competition. Evening Standard · May 5, 2024
How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi-finals and final online for FREE The spectacular song contest will come live from Malmö, Sweden and here’s how you can watch Eurovision 2024 online and from anywhere. TechRadar · May 3, 2024
WhatToWatch · May 2, 2024 EastEnders fans stunned as CELEBRITY guest pops up in the Vic tonight EastEnders fans are pleased to see a celebrity make an appearance in the Vic tonight.
MusicRadar · Apr 13, 2024 Georgia: "My dad brought me into studios from the age of six - there’s a picture of me as a kid on his Juno on a Leftfield 12” somewhere!" Solo artist, collaborator, songwriter, producer, remixer and drummer Georgia Barnes is also a self-confessed synth nerd, which she has every right to blame on her upbringing. Here she explains how she works within that electronic world with producers and artists including Rostam, William Orbit and Olly Alexander…
WhatToWatch · Apr 9, 2024 Eurovision 2024: dates, host country, UK entry, competitors, and everything you need to know Eurovision 2024 sees the world's biggest song competition returning for more fun. Here's everything you need to know about the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024 ‘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
Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2024 Tilda Swinton, Olly Alexander and Josh O'Connor among celebs donating lots to Gaza charity auction Cinema For Gaza is hosting an online auction next week with all proceeds going to Medical Aid for Palestinians
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024 Eurovision: Olly Alexander and other competitors reject calls to boycott over Israel participation The former Years and Years singer and star of It’s a Sin signed a joint response affirming a stance against ‘all forms of hate, including antisemitism and Islamophobia’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024 Queer artists call on Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation Maxine Peake and Sarah Schulman among signatories of open letter asking singer to withdraw from contest
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024 Tilda Swinton bedtime story among Cinema for Gaza auction lots Chance to make porridge with Josh O’Connor or be serenaded by Olly Alexander also up for grabs in inaugural online auction to support Medical Aid for Palestinians in Gaza
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2024 Good news of the week: Olly Alexander's Eurovision entry and Barbie at the Design Museum The good news of the week, from the UK’s Eurovision entry to a new Barbie exhibition
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024 Olly Alexander: Dizzy review – it’s a sinful ripoff from the UK’s Eurovision entry You could easily believe the prosaic Dizzy to be the work of AI: what if the Pet Shop Boys did Eurovision?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024 TV tonight: it’s Eurovision party time with Graham Norton and Olly Alexander Two months out from the big event, UK contestant Alexander reveals the video for his song. Plus: it’s Snatch Week in RuPaul’s Drag Race!