The Dutch broadcaster has announced its withdrawal The national Dutch broadcaster has announced it will withdraw from Eurovision if Israel takes part. The news comes after Ireland’s RTÉ and four other countries have claimed they will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. In recent years, there have been increasing […]
3 months ago
‘RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.’ RTÉ has said that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. In recent years, there have been calls for Ireland to boycott the competition on account of Israel’s involvement. This […]
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Protests raged throughout this year’s competition over Israel’s involvement. This year’s Eurovision winner, JJ, has called for Israel to be banned from next year’s contest. The 24-year-old won this year’s competition in Switzerland, representing Austria with his song Wasted Love. There were plenty of protests about Israel’s participation at this year’s Eurovision, due to their […]
7 months ago
Eurovision takes place later this month RTÉ has requested a ‘discussion’ on Israel’s inclusion in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst says. It comes after the RTÉ sub-branch of the National Union of Journalists sent a letter to Bakhurst calling on RTÉ to formally oppose Israel’s inclusion. “I am appalled by the ongoing […]
7 months ago
Eurovision time is fast approaching and Erica Cody is feeling hopeful The singer has put herself into the race to represent Ireland this May in Malmo, Sweden with her song ‘Love Me Like I Do’. Speaking on the Ray D’Arcy Show while debuting her new track, Erica said: “It’s all very exciting. It’s been hard […]
2 years ago
Next year will be our year… RTÉ have announced today (Thursday, June 15) that submissions for Ireland’s Eurovision 2024 entry are officially open. The broadcaster is looking for “contemporary performers and songwriters with the talent and ambition to compete and succeed in this highly competitive environment.” If you are an “accomplished songwriter with a proven […]
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