Now playing Next Culture news Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest Politics continue to loom large during this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Singer Eden Golan performed her song 'Hurricane' and secured her spot in Saturday’s final while almost 12,000 people protested Israel's participation in the competition over the war in Gaza. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024 From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision Song Contest semi-final 1 kicks off with pop and protests In the first semi-final, ten out of the 15 acts advanced to the final, including Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, and Irish singer Bambie Thug. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'All war is sh*t', Ukraine's Eurovision entry tell Euronews alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, the Ukrainian entry for this year's Eurovision speak to Euronews Culture about the political importance of the song contest. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Ukraine Eurovision winner says boycott not an option for country The Ukrainian singer, who won Eurovision in 2016, made the comments amid widespread calls for participants to boycott this year’s song contest owing to the continued inclusion of Israel. 06/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News State of the Union: Enlargement nostalgia and new challenges in the EU This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement "Big Bang" in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of far-right parties. 03/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Who will win Eurovision 2024? Here are Euronews Culture's predictions "12 POINTS TO..." Here are our predictions on which act will win Eurovision this year. 03/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision vows to remove Palestinian flags or symbols Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they reserve the right to remove any Palestine flags from the competition, due to take place 7-11 May. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision: Israel contestant warned to stay in her hotel room As protest from Palestinian sympathisers and fellow entrants loom in Eurovision host city Malmö, Eden Golan has been advised to stay out of sight when not performing. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news ABBA experience opens in Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the complete ABBA experience for the first time ever during the two weeks of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Malmö. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How is Sweden preparing for the most controversial Eurovision yet? Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding Israel's involvement, cyberattacks and Sweden's NATO membership, and 2024's contest seems overcast by fear. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Destinations An essential guide to Eurovision's host city, Malmö Here’s where you should eat, drink and explore in Malmö, Eurovision’s 2024 host city. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024: Terror threats mount as police issues statement Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision calls out harassment of artists over Israel’s participation Eurovision organisers EBU have called out ‘targeted social media campaigns’ against artists amid reported death threats for Israeli representative Eden Golan. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Queer artists urge UK’s Eurovision entry to boycott competition The open letter from Queers for Palestine claims that Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision "would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity.” 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Israel will compete at Eurovision after changing lyrics to its song Organisers have confirmed that Israel will be allowed to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 after changing the lyrics to its song ‘October Rain’ - now titled ‘Hurricane’. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision: Israel U-turns and agrees to controversial lyrics change Threatened with exclusion, Israel has finally agreed to change its controversial song entry... 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision 2024: Does Israel face disqualification? The tug-of-war between Eurovision and Israel continues, as two songs – ‘October Rain’ and its runner up ‘Dance Forever’ - have reportedly been rejected for their "political" nature. Israel has until 11 March to submit a song that complies with the Eurovision rules. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Don’t silence Israel’s story at Eurovision If it does not allow Eden Golan to perform her song "October Rain" as written, the EBU would overlook Israel's lived experience, indirectly dismissing the suffering of the Jewish state, Sacha Roytman Dratwa writes. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden. 15/02/2024