Johnny Logan duets with Lordi in performance of new rock tune
An unlikely pairing… Johnny Logan has duetted with Lordi in a performance of their new rock tune, ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’. The band who won Eurovision in 2006 performed with Ireland’s most successful Eurovision act on the popular German television program ZDF Fernsehgarten earlier this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ｌｏｒｄｉ […]
2 weeks ago
Why are Australia in Eurovision and what happens if they win?
The Aussie contestant is currently one of the favourites to win Eurovision is back this week, and the show is as controversial as ever. Europe’s annual talent show has never been without its political aspects, with the voting system repeatedly exposing relations between different countries. However, in recent years, Eurovision has become even more scrutinised, […]
3 weeks ago
How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
3 weeks ago
Ireland and four other countries threaten to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel takes part
‘RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza.’ Ireland and four other countries have threatened to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel takes part. The news comes after RTÉ said that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates. In […]
9 months ago
Eurovision winner calls for Israel to be banned from next year’s contest
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 […]
1 year ago
RTÉ asks Eurovision organisers for ‘discussion’ on Israel’s inclusion in contest
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 […]
1 year ago