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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Canada’s European pivot: Could an inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest be next?

Canada is exploring the possibility of joining Eurovision, something officials say reflects the country's effort to assert its cultural independence and deepen ties with Europe. The EBU has confirmed early talks are underway, but no decision has been made.

Euronews

Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is frozen out?

Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatens to boycott Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is excluded

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.

Euronews

More than 80% of Britons oppose Israel taking part in Eurovision amid Gaza 'genocide'

The survey found that most want the UK to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

Evening Standard

Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusion

Eurovision Song Contest organizers say member countries will vote in November about whether Israel can participate in the musical extravaganza next year, as calls have mounted for the country to be excluded over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

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Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

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Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

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Irish deputy premier backs mooted Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

Ireland is among countries which have said they will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 if Israel participates.

Evening Standard

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

Euronews

Céline Dion ‘forced to withdraw from surprise appearance at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest’

As she continues to battle stiff person syndrome, Céline Dion was reportedly forced to withdraw from a planned surprise appearance at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.

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Vienna to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 2025 event was won by Austrian singer JJ with his song, Wasted Love.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna

It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...

The Independent UK

Eurovision announces host city for 2026 song contest

A list of participating countries for the 70th edition of the contest will be revealed later this year

Euronews

Eurovision Song Contest gets a brand new look to celebrate 70 years

The contest has revamped its look to celebrate 70 years of being 'United by Music,' with new logos, fonts, and a colourful new brand identity.

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Martin Osterdahl steps down as executive supervisor of Eurovision Song Contest

He said it had been the ‘honour of my professional life’ to steer the competition for five years.

Euronews

Musical roots: Austria's JJ opens up on Eurovision 2025 win, dream collaborators and what comes next

Euronews Culture sat down with JJ, Austria’s Eurovision 2025 winner to talk about life since his triumphant performance, his genre-blending high pitched singing voice and what he’s planning to do next.

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Will Ferrell confirms he will return to Broadway with stage musical adaptation of his 2020 Eurovision movie

With the blessing of the real-lie singing contest behind him, Will Ferrell has confirmed he will return to Broadway with a stage musical adaptation of his 2020 film ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’.

The Independent UK

SNL superstar bringing Eurovision to Broadway

The musical will be adapted from the 2020 Netflix movie ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’

Euronews

Austria's Eurovision winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from contest

The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.

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Fact check: Did NATO create the Eurovision Song Contest?

Social media users and alternative news outlets claim that decades-old NATO documents reveal that the military alliance was the mastermind behind Eurovision.

The Independent UK

Eurovision controversy rumbles on as more countries demand voting audit over Israel

Broadcasters have raised concerns over their countries’ high public scores awarded to Israel

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