News and updates about EBU

Will Israel not participate in Eurovision 2024?

The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation is holding a dialogue with the EBC regarding the song titled 'October Rain,' which was chosen to represent Israel in the competition.

Will Israel not participate in Eurovision 2024?

Eurovision:

'Israel allowed to participate in song contest'

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) last week emphasized that 'the Eurovision is an "apolitical" event, and that Israel meets all the conditions for taking part in the song contest.'

'Israel allowed to participate in song contest'

EBU:

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'

The European Broadcasting Union responds to calls to ban Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and rejected them.

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'

European Broadcasting Union:

'We welcome postponement of closure of Israeli broadcaster'

The EBU had previously expressed concerns over Minister Karhi's plans to close KAN.

'We welcome postponement of closure of Israeli broadcaster'

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

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?

Government won't decide where Eurovision will take place

EBU tells Israel there is no problem with holding song competition in Jerusalem, provided venue is chosen in organized tender.

Government won't decide where Eurovision will take place

European Broadcasters Aghast Over IBA Closure

Israel must do everything possible to preserve its public broadcasting system, the European Broadcasting Union said Monday.

European Broadcasters Aghast Over IBA Closure