Eurovision

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Eurovision says delegations ‘didn’t respect the spirit of the rules’

Eurovision says delegations ‘didn’t respect the spirit of the rules’

Tue, 14 May, 2024

The competition was mired in controversies this year.
EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest

EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest

Mon, 13 May, 2024

In a contest already full of controversy, the European Commission said it plans ‘a very lively discussion’ with the organisers over the ban
Eurovision was ‘Bambie Thug’s night’ in Irish eyes – Taoiseach

Eurovision was ‘Bambie Thug’s night’ in Irish eyes – Taoiseach

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The first Irish act to reach the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest finished in sixth place on Saturday night.
Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of not supporting them in Israel row

Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of not supporting them in Israel row

Sun, 12 May, 2024

The “ouji pop” star secured a sixth place finish in Ireland’s first Eurovision grand final since 2018.
Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision as Bambie Thug finishes sixth for Ireland

Switzerland’s Nemo wins Eurovision as Bambie Thug finishes sixth for Ireland

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Switzerland singer Nemo Mettler topped the Eurovision Song Contest jury vote
Bambie Thug issues message about love at end of Eurovision performance

Bambie Thug issues message about love at end of Eurovision performance

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Graham Norton said their performance of Doomsday Blue, is ‘tipped to do extremely well’
Bambie Thug attends Eurovision opening after claim against Israel broadcaster

Bambie Thug attends Eurovision opening after claim against Israel broadcaster

Sat, 11 May, 2024

On Saturday evening, Bambie walked across the stage after the singer missed their final rehearsals.
Bambie Thug says they missed dress rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation

Bambie Thug says they missed dress rehearsal over ‘urgent’ situation

Sat, 11 May, 2024

The singer said the European Broadcasting Union has taken the matter ‘seriously’.
Artists create alternative Eurovision in response to Israel’s participation

Artists create alternative Eurovision in response to Israel’s participation

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Shine On Palestine: The Alternative Eurovision will be broadcast during the contest’s final on Saturday.
Eurovision’s Bambie Thug cried after finding out Israel had made it to final

Eurovision’s Bambie Thug cried after finding out Israel had made it to final

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Eden Golan qualified with her song Hurricane on Thursday amid pro-Palestinian protests against Israel’s inclusion.
Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

Fri, 10 May, 2024

The Swedish environmental campaigner joined pro-Palestinian protesters
Finland’s Kaarija asks for removal of video with Israeli Eurovision act

Finland’s Kaarija asks for removal of video with Israeli Eurovision act

Fri, 10 May, 2024

In the clip, Kaarija, who came second in Liverpool last year with the absurd and catchy Cha Cha Cha, and Eden Golan were seen dancing and laughing.
Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Eden Golan, 20, was congratulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when she got through to Saturday’s grand final.
Graham Norton predicts top 10 Eurovision finish for Ireland's Bambie Thug

Graham Norton predicts top 10 Eurovision finish for Ireland's Bambie Thug

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Graham Norton hosts on Saturday alongside Scott Mills and Rylan Clark for the BBC.
Irish Eurovision fans: Finally with Bambie Thug no one will give me condolences

Irish Eurovision fans: Finally with Bambie Thug no one will give me condolences

Wed, 08 May, 2024

The Cork-born singer achieved the feat of making Ireland’s first final since 2018.
Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Bambie Thug has promised to ‘stand out’ from the crowd after Ireland’s last few entries have not made the Eurovision final.
Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Bambie Thug has promised to ‘stand out’ from the crowd after Ireland’s last few entries have not made the Eurovision final.
Protesters call on RTÉ to boycott 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Protesters call on RTÉ to boycott 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Thu, 02 May, 2024

RTÉ said Eurovision is a non-political contest designed to unite audiences.
Former RTÉ presenter Cynthia Ní Mhurchú confirmed as Fianna Fáil candidate for European elections

Former RTÉ presenter Cynthia Ní Mhurchú confirmed as Fianna Fáil candidate for European elections

Thu, 07 Mar, 2024

Former RTÉ presenter Fianna Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has been announced as a Fianna Fáil candidate for the European Parliament Ireland South Constituency.
Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

Boycotting Eurovision over Israel ‘not the right way to go’, says Varadkar

Mon, 25 Dec, 2023

The Taoiseach was responding to calls for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

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