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Ireland Seeks Discussion on Israel's Eurovision Participation

The Irish public service channel RTÉ has asked the EBU to discuss Israel's participation in the European Championship final. .

Ireland Seeks Discussion on Israel's Eurovision Participation

Eurovision Artists Urge EBU to Ban Israel from Competition

In an open letter addressed to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), 70 musicians and artists with ties to the Eurovision Song Contest are demanding that Israel and the country's national television company KAN be stopped from participating in this year's competition. .

Eurovision Artists Urge EBU to Ban Israel from Competition

Spain wants debate on Israel in ESC

Spain's public service company RTVE is requesting a "debate" regarding Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, due to "concern" over the situation in Gaza. RTVE has sent a letter to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which administers the event, "with a request for a debate about the Israeli public television's (KAN) participation" in the contest, says the public service company in a statement.

Spain wants debate on Israel in ESC

Israel may be expelled from the European Championship Song Contest

The war in Gaza caused large protests against Israel's participation in the European Song Contest in Malmö. Now the country can be thrown out of the competition for good – due to a completely different reason.

Israel may be expelled from the European Championship Song Contest

Eurovision introduces rules for conduct

Eurovision introduces for the first time a set of rules with official codes of conduct to protect the participants during the competition. .

Eurovision introduces rules for conduct

Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum

A referendum in Switzerland on Sunday can put a spanner in the works for next year's European Championship Song Contest. If it's a no, we can only arrange a downscaled version of the big final and no side activities, says Edi Estermann, press chief at the Swiss organizers, to TT.

Eurovision Song Contest Threatened by Referendum

He is awarded the Eric Ericson Prize

Alexander Lüken from Germany took home the victory when the prestigious competition for young choir conductors, Eric Ericson Award, had its final concert in Stockholm. "We have experienced an extremely well-prepared conductor, with great artistic courage and ability to create a sense of mutual trust with the singers", the jury writes in its motivation.

He is awarded the Eric Ericson Prize

Confirmed: The Netherlands to Participate in Eurovision

Despite the controversies in Malmö in the spring, where the favorite-tipped artist Joost Klein was stopped in the Eurovision final, the Netherlands will participate in the competition in 2025. .

Confirmed: The Netherlands to Participate in Eurovision

Saade: SVT approved Palestinian scarf in Eurovision

The artist Eric Saade was criticized for performing with a Palestinian scarf wrapped around his wrist in the European Championship Song Contest in Malmö. Now, the artist tells SVT's "Mission Review" that he informed SVT that he wanted to highlight his origin on stage.

Saade: SVT approved Palestinian scarf in Eurovision

TV4 to Broadcast the Olympic Games with SVT

TV4 will, together with SVT, broadcast the Olympic Games going forward, the channel writes in a press release. The agreement applies to the Olympic Games between 2026-2032.

TV4 to Broadcast the Olympic Games with SVT

Joost Klein speaks out: "Terrible"

The Eurovision artist Joost Klein is relieved after the news that the preliminary investigation against him is being dropped. The artist writes on Instagram that the last few months have been "awful".

Joost Klein speaks out: "Terrible"

Israel to Compete in Eurovision 2025

Israel will compete in the European Song Contest 2025. This confirms Israel's public service company Kan for Culture News.

Israel to Compete in Eurovision 2025

Eurovision Chief: "Has Obviously Failed"

The EBU is setting up a new crisis management group after this year's chaotic competition in Malmö. The Swedish Eurovision chief Martin Österdahl welcomes the news.

Eurovision Chief: "Has Obviously Failed"

Eurovision revamped – ousted Swedish gets new boss

The Eurovision organizer EBU appointed an independent inquiry following the many controversies surrounding the latest final in Malmö. Now, changes are being announced that have been or will be implemented ahead of next year, reports Kulturnytt on Sveriges Radio.

Eurovision revamped – ousted Swedish gets new boss

The Netherlands threaten to boycott Eurovision 2025

Since the Dutch participant Joost Klein was disqualified from this year's Eurovision final, Avrotros, the Netherlands' public service broadcaster, is considering withdrawing from future competitions, reports [Omni](https://omni. se/), citing Dutch Telegraaf.

The Netherlands threaten to boycott Eurovision 2025

Independent expert to review this year's Eurovision

An independent expert will review this year's Eurovision after the final in Malmö. "The EBU is constantly striving to improve its services and arrangements.

Independent expert to review this year's Eurovision