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UK’s Eurovision entry announced: who is Look Mum No Computer?

Electronic musician born Sam Battle says he’s taking his role ‘very seriously’ as he prepares to unveil the song he will perform in the Eurovision final this year

The Independent UK

Do you speak the language of Eurovision? This show can

A faux foreign film is created live on stage complete with a made-up language, in LÉ NØR. It's hoped the show's return run will mean a chance to tour overseas.

AAP

Veronica Fusaro wants Celine Dion collaboration

Switzerland's Eurovision entry Veronica Fusaro would love to duet with Celine Dion - who won the competition for the country in 1988 - in the future.

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Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

Euronews

“I thought: ‘I will be so famous with this crash that it will be great in front of millions and millions of people”: Sebastian Tellier on the time he entered the Eurovision Song Contest – in a golf buggy

But he could only finish nineteenth

MusicRadar

Sébastien Tellier: ‘I thought I’d be famous after Eurovision - but nobody noticed’

The musician’s elegant electropop marked him out as one of the ‘cool French dudes’, before an attempt to literally crash the Song Contest fell badly flat. Now back with an adventurous new album, he talks about the man who stole his identity and why he doesn’t care for ‘good taste’

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2026 crisis: Italian union calls for boycott of singing contest

The USB union at Italy's state broadcaster RAI has begun a petition calling for Italy to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. It's seeking 3,000 signatures and urging RAI to follow five other countries in quitting the song competition.

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Belgian artists denounce national broadcaster’s decision to participate in Eurovision 2026

A collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural personalities has denounced public broadcaster RTBF’s decision to take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as Israel is set to compete despite “its war of extermination” in Gaza.

Euronews

Massive Attack join hundreds of musicians calling for Live Nation to drop operations in Israel

"We can no longer allow our music to be used to artwash apartheid, genocide or oppression against any people," a new open letter reads – with signatories including Massive Attack and Brian Eno.

Euronews

Eurovision confirms how many nations will compete in 2026 contest following numerous boycotts

Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain have all announced they will not be participating over protest to Israel’s involvement

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Eurovision winner plans to return trophy in protest of Israel’s participation

Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year's winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026.

Euronews

Eurovision Winner Nemo Gives Back Trophy As Countries Boycott 2026 Over Israel

Swiss singer and 2024 Eurovision winner Nemo has sent their trophy back to the EBU in protest of Israel’s inclusion in the 2026 contest.

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Eurovision Champ Nemo To Return Trophy Over Israel's Continued Entry

Nemo, Switzerland's 2024 Eurovision winner, returns their trophy in protest over Israel's participation.

International Business Times UK

Watch Nemo’s statement as Eurovision winner to return trophy over Israel’s participation

A Eurovision winner has announced that they will return their trophy after Israel was permitted to compete in next year’s competition.

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The Guardian - UK

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winner

The Independent UK

Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy over Israel’s participation

‘I no longer feel this trophy belongs on my shelf,’ they announced

Euronews

Eurovision crisis: Portuguese artists announce boycott if they win national contest

"We do not accept complicity with the violation of Human Rights," the Portuguese artists said in a joint statement, referencing Israel's actions in Gaza -which an independent United Nations inquiry found to be a genocide.

The Guardian - UK

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel

Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event

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Iceland to boycott 2026 Eurovision over Israel's participation, broadcaster RÚV says

The announcement from RÚV comes a week after four other countries announced they were pulling out of next year's Eurovision in protest against Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Iceland fifth country to boycott Eurovision over Israel's inclusion

Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia have already announced that they will not take part

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision used to be a campy joy – but it has become a cynical way to whitewash war

The song contest continues with its mission of ‘unity and cultural exchange’ by rolling out the red carpet for Israel, even though at least four countries have pulled out in protest, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott

Host broadcaster says show will not suffer after four countries withdraw from 2026 contest over Israel and Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision has faced political boycotts before – how does the latest compare?

Decision by four countries to pull out over Israel’s inclusion is significant for the contest but crisis may not be existential

The Independent UK

As Israel is cleared to compete, Eurovision’s future hangs in the balance

COMMENT: The European Broadcasting Union will allow Israel to compete at next year’s contest, a decision that has prompted four countries to boycott the event. Roisin O’Connor asks whether Eurovision can ever get back to the joyful celebration it once was

Evening Standard

Sweden’s national broadcaster confirms it will take part in Eurovision 2026

Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia pulled out of the singing competition following the EBU general assembly in Geneva on Thursday.

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