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5 months agoEurovision content creators to cease coverage of 2026 contest amid boycott
Prominent Eurovision creators are pausing content after the EBU confirmed Israel's participation in Eurovision 2026, prompting boycotts by several countries.
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5 months agoFormer winner Charlie McGettigan says RTE right to leave Eurovision over Israel inclusion as Sweden issues decision
Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia withdrew from Eurovision after the EBU rejected a vote to ban Israel; new voting limits, juries, and technical security measures were adopted.
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1 week agoWhy is Australia part of Eurovision Song Contest as Delta Goodrem wows at launch
Australia has been part of the annual contest since 2015. Their debut was initially meant to be a one-off. In Australia, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) airs Eurovision, and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) gave them special approval to participate. The SBS has broadcast Eurovision since 1983, and it's popular in Australia. Between 2010 and 2014, Australia voters could have their say, however their votes did not count towards the overrall result.
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8 months agoIreland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
RTÉ put out a statement on Thursday (11 September) warning it might take this action saying, "Ireland's participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza." The statement referred to a meeting of the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that took place in July. It said a number of members had "raised concerns" about Israel taking part given the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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