Eurovision

Olly Alexander confirms he will not boycott Eurovision: “It wouldn’t bring us any closer to our shared goal”

"We’ve decided that by taking part we can use our platform to come together and call for peace”

Olly Alexander responds to Eurovision boycott calls: “We firmly believe in the unifying power of music”

“We feel that it is our duty to create and uphold this space, with a strong hope that it will inspire greater compassion and empathy”

Hundreds of queer artists urge Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision 2024 over Israel’s participation

The open letter claims that “Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity”

ABBA announce 50th anniversary reissue of ‘Waterloo’

It also comes with a limited edition box set of the three vinyl singles originally released in 1974

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics

The track, previously titled 'October Rain', originally seemed to reference the October 7 attacks

Israel to compete at Eurovision 2024 after changing controversial lyrics

Their song was previously titled 'October Rain', which seemed to reference the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks

Israel requests to change the lyrics to its controversial Eurovision entry

The event's organisers have been "scrutinising" the song for potential references to the October 7 Hamas attacks

Olly Alexander shares new solo single and Eurovision entry ‘Dizzy’

The singer will represent the UK at the 2024 song contest, taking place in Malmö, Sweden

Israeli president says it is “important” the country is allowed to enter this year’s Eurovision

"This is also a statement because there are haters who try to drive us off every stage"

Israel threatens to withdraw from Eurovision with song under “scrutiny” for alleged Hamas attack reference

The Israeli entry, titled 'October Rain', includes the line: "They were all good children, each one of them"
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