The New York Times – Music:
The event’s organizer has called an extraordinary general meeting for November, with countries like Spain and Ireland saying they will not take part in the contest if Israel does.
Category: Eurovision Song Contest
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Why Russia Is Reviving a Cold War-Era Song Contest
The New York Times – Music:
On Saturday, Russia is hosting the Intervision Song Contest, with singers representing countries like China and Cuba. And the United States, too.
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Nemo Wins the Eurovision Song Contest for Switzerland
The New York Times – Music:
The nonbinary singer Nemo won the high-camp contest, during a night that included pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the arena and fireworks onstage.
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Before the Eurovision Final, a Pro-Palestinian March
The New York Times – Music:
For months, activists and some fans of the song contest have demanded Israel be banned from the event, which this year takes place in Malmo, Sweden.
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Eurovision Disqualifies Dutch Entrant Hours Before Final
The New York Times – Music:
The competition’s organizers said that Swedish police were investigating the singer Joost Klein and that it would be inappropriate for him to take part in Saturday’s final.
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Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision?
The New York Times – Music:
Some of the buzziest acts taking part in Saturday’s final hail from Croatia, Israel and the Netherlands.
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Eurovision 2024: How to Watch and What to Know
The New York Times – Music:
This year’s edition of the international song competition takes place in Sweden. The run-up has been overshadowed by the conflict in Gaza.
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Israel’s Eurovision Entrant Faces Down Her Critics
The New York Times – Music:
Campaigners have unsuccessfully urged the Eurovision Song Contest to ban Eden Golan because of her country’s war in Gaza. “I won’t let anything break me,” she said.
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Conchita Wurst, a Eurovision Star, on the Past 10 Years
The New York Times – Music:
Since winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014, the bearded drag queen has been celebrated and condemned. For her creator, Tom Neuwirth, it has been a journey.