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News and updates about Eurovision Song Contest

BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performance

Palestinian Arab academics and intellectuals call on pop singer to abandon her plans to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

BDS activists to Madonna: Cancel Eurovision performance

Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel.

Pop star Madonna to take the stage at Eurovision contest in Tel Aviv on May 28.

Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel.

Disproportionate apprehension?

Eurovision Song Contest 'irritated enough' with Israeli security

European culture contest management sends frantic letter to PM demanding Israeli protection: 'Consequences could be disastrous.'

Eurovision Song Contest 'irritated enough' with Israeli security

Western Wall nixed for Eurovision

Public broadcaster rejects tourist sites in Judea and Samaria for contest imagery. Western Wall only to be shown with Israel delegation.

Western Wall nixed for Eurovision

Eurovision tickets sold within an hour and a half

10,000 tickets for 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv sold out after an hour and a half. Another sale will start around Passover.

Eurovision tickets sold within an hour and a half

Ukraine will not participate in this year's Eurovision

Ukrainian broadcaster pulls out of international song contest in Tel Aviv after singer refuses demand to boycott Russia.

Ukraine will not participate in this year's Eurovision

Tel Aviv recruiting volunteers to assist Eurovision tourists

Ahead of Eurovision contest to be held in Tel Aviv, municipality issues call for volunteers to assist visiting tourists and journalists.

Tel Aviv recruiting volunteers to assist Eurovision tourists

Kobi Marimi to represent Israel in 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

Singer Kobi Marimi wins television competition “Hakohav Haba” (Rising Star) and will represent Israel at Euroivion in May.

Kobi Marimi to represent Israel in 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

Western entertainers adopt coward-bully trend against Israel

Western entertainers adopt coward-bully trend against Israel

Settlement in Israeli Eurovision intellectual property dispute

Rock star Jack White now credited as co-writer of Israeli entry "Toy" over sonic similarities to his song "Seven Nation Army."

Settlement in Israeli Eurovision intellectual property dispute

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Dozens of BDS activists protest in Manchester against Israel hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.

Britain: BDS activists protest Israel hosting of Eurovision

Popular singer in Iceland compares Jews to Nazis

Iceland’s former representative to Eurovision calls on Iceland to pull out of the event since it is being held in Israel.

Popular singer in Iceland compares Jews to Nazis

Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?

Supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest claims Netanyahu breached a commitment on securing contest in Tel Aviv.

Who will take responsibility for Eurovision security?

Final decision: Shalva will not attend Eurovision

European Broadcasting Corporation refuses to accommodate religious needs of Shakva band composed of musicians with disabilities.

Final decision: Shalva will not attend Eurovision

'Inclusive' European Broadcasting Union excludes Orthodox Jews

Band quits program as three members are Shabbat observant and will be forced to violate Shabbat; inclusive Europe won't budge.

'Inclusive' European Broadcasting Union excludes Orthodox Jews

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

The Shalva Band is composed of eight Israeli musicians with physical and mental disabilities who have not let their limitations stop them

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contest

Shalva Band expected to withdraw from TV competition “Rising Star” due to issues with Sabbath observance.

Shalva expected to withdraw from Eurovision selection contest

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis warns BDS activists could harm peace by calling to boycott Eurovision in Israel.

Britain's Chief Rabbi defends Israel's right to host Eurovision

Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finals

Band composed of adults with disabilities receives 87 points to advance to finals of “Rising Star” television contest.

Shalva Band advances to Eurovision selection finals

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Protesters crash stage of Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals in France, call for boycott of contest in Israel.

Protesters crash Israeli Eurovision winner's performance

Tel Aviv approves 'tent city' ahead of Eurovision

Municipality to establish temporary campsite to accommodate 2,000 tourists in Israel for annual song contest, held this year in Israel.

Tel Aviv approves 'tent city' ahead of Eurovision

Pop sensation won't perform at Shabbat-desecrating Eurovision

Superstar Omer Adam refuses to perform at Eurovision contest amid fears he would be forced to desecrate Shabbat.

Pop sensation won't perform at Shabbat-desecrating Eurovision

2019 Eurovision logo revealed

Selling of tickets for Eurovision 2019, to take place at Tel Aviv Expo, will begin at end of January via Leaan ticket office.

2019 Eurovision logo revealed

Slogan for Eurovision 2019 revealed

The 2019 Eurovision Song contest, which will be held in Tel Aviv, will operate under the slogan “Dare to Dream”.

Slogan for Eurovision 2019 revealed

Report finds Arab anti-Israel incitement on the rise

Strategic Affairs Ministry finds PA, Hamas fanning flames of anti-Israel hatred.

Report finds Arab anti-Israel incitement on the rise

Australian broadcaster rejects BDS, will air Eurovision

Australian public broadcaster SBS says it will broadcast Eurovision from Israel next year despite petition calling for it to boycott.

Australian broadcaster rejects BDS, will air Eurovision

It's official: Tel Aviv to host Eurovision

EBU announces annual song contest will be held in Tel Aviv. Culture Minister: I preferred Jerusalem, but Tel Aviv will do a fine job.

It's official: Tel Aviv to host Eurovision

Artists call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel

Roger Waters among group of more than 100 artists who call for boycott of Eurovision in 2019, which is to be held in Israel.

Artists call for boycott of Eurovision in Israel

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

Israel's Public Security Minister pushes back on Eurovision's 'disgraceful' demands on Israel as conditions for hosting music contest.

Security chief blasts Eurovision's 'galling' demands on Israel

European broadcasters visit Israel over Eurovision

Heads of EBU meet with Israeli broadcasters and reps of J'lem, Tel Aviv and Eilat, ahead of decision on city to host the song contest.

European broadcasters visit Israel over Eurovision

Israel Eurovision contest saved

Israel's public broadcaster announces last-minute deal to keep next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Israel.

Israel Eurovision contest saved

EBU: Eurovision to take place in Israel as planned

Associate of European Broadcasting Union says officials assured him Eurovision will be held in Israel despite concern over funding.

EBU: Eurovision to take place in Israel as planned

Turkish PM: Israel rigged Eurovision vote

Turkish PM Yıldırım says Netta Barzilai 'wasn't good,' 'imperialists' rigged the results to bring Eurovision to Jerusalem.

Turkish PM: Israel rigged Eurovision vote

Culture Minister:

'If Eurovision not held in J'lem, don't hold it in Israel'

Regev intends to work to cancel song contest in Israel if it's not hosted in J'lem, as Europeans demand 'at least two' possible host cities.

'If Eurovision not held in J'lem, don't hold it in Israel'

Gal Gadot turns down invitation to host Eurovision in Israel

Israeli actress turns down offer to host Eurovision Song Contest next year in Israel, due to scheduling conflict.

Gal Gadot turns down invitation to host Eurovision in Israel

Iceland could cancel participation in Eurovision 2019

Senior official says Iceland could cancel participation in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is slated to be held in Israel.

Iceland could cancel participation in Eurovision 2019

Eurovision organizers dismiss reports of tensions with Israel

Eurovision organizers say reports of political tensions over Israel’s hosting of the contest next year are mere speculation.

Eurovision organizers dismiss reports of tensions with Israel

Prime Minister: J'lem the capital of our people only

Festive cabinet meeting in honor of Jerusalem Day held at Bible Lands Museum. Netanyahu congratulates Netta on Eurovision win. 'Boker Toy.'

Prime Minister: J'lem the capital of our people only

Eurovision tried to hide Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Instruction given to presenters to hide J'lem's status as Israel's capital, but Israeli winner made sure to declare, 'Next time in J'lem.'

Eurovision tried to hide Jerusalem as capital of Israel

Hackers attempt to knock Israeli out of Eurovision song contest

Anti-Israel hackers launch cyber attacks in bid to block votes for Israeli contestant at annual Eurovision music contest.

Hackers attempt to knock Israeli out of Eurovision song contest

'There's no doubt that BDS influenced Eurovision outcome'

Director of Israeli entry at annual European song competition notes role of BDS pressure, after Israel places only 23rd out of 26.

'There's no doubt that BDS influenced Eurovision outcome'

Israelis vote for Jewish Belgian in Eurovision song contest

Zionist youth movement endorses Belgian member in Euro song contest.

Israelis vote for Jewish Belgian in Eurovision song contest

Ukraine wins Eurovision song contest, Israel takes 14th

The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest final took place Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.

Ukraine wins Eurovision song contest, Israel takes 14th

Eurovision bans waving of PLO, ISIS flags

Rules on waving flags during Eurovision Song Contest are published, including bans on PLO and ISIS flags.

Eurovision bans waving of PLO, ISIS flags