Former Eurovision winner hits back at Song Contest critics amid growing backlash from Palestine supporters...

  • 📰 TheSun
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 40 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 61%

United Kingdom Headlines News

United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines

Watch shock moment Eurovision crowds BOO & shout ‘Free Palestine’ at Israeli contestant Eden Golan ahead of Grand Final

DOUBLE Euro-vision winner Loreen has issued a rallying defence of the contest amid calls for a boycott over Israel’s inclusion.Eurovision winner Loreen has issued a rallying defence of the contest amid calls for a boycott over Israel’s inclusion“We need more countries to connect with this, we need more artists, we need more creators, we need more people with this capacity to generate good energy.

And she added of her Eurovision appearance tomorrow: “That’s why this performance, that I’d like to call a gift from me to all of you, is about us.IDENTICAL twins Marcus & Martinus, will represent host nation Sweden with Unforgettable and reckon they have been preparing for their performance for over a decade.On getting match fit, they said: “We’ve done that since we’re ten.

On the reaction at home to his song Rim Tim Tagi Dim, he added: “It’s crazy. I get stopped every two metres but I’m happy about it. It’s exploded.The site has been working with Eurovision for years to help people find the best deals when staying in the hosting city, as demand soars.The Doomsday Blue singer, who is non-binary and fourth favourite to win, claims to be a witch with magical powers.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 64. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Eurovision 2024: Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in Malmo ahead of semi-finalPolice estimated that between 10,000 and 12,000 people took part. Among those in the crowd was Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Eurovision 2024: Greta Thunberg joins pro-Palestine protests in Malmo ahead of second semi-finalSwedish activist Greta Thunberg wore a keffiyeh wrapped around her body while taking part in the march, which is one of several Pro-Palestine events scheduled in Malmo during Eurovision Song Contest week.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Watch shock moment Eurovision crowds BOO & shout ‘Free Palestine’ at Israeli contestant Eden Golan ahead of...Watch shock moment Eurovision crowds BOO & shout ‘Free Palestine’ at Israeli contestant Eden Golan ahead of Grand Final
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Eurovision: Police arrive at Malmo square ahead of pro-Palestine protestA HEAVY police presence has arrived at Malmo’s main square ahead of planned protests against Israel’s inclusion in this year’s Eurovision.
Source: SunScotNational - 🏆 49. / 63 Read more »

Israel's Eurovision performance drowned out by boos and 'Free Palestine' chantsVideos posted to X depict the crowd booing and chanting 'Free Palestine' throughout Eden Golan's performance for Israel, almost drowning the singer out entirely.
Source: Metro Newspaper UK - 🏆 61. / 63 Read more »

Israel's Eurovision performance drowned out by boos and 'Free Palestine' chants'You could feel the tension.'
Source: Metro Newspaper UK - 🏆 61. / 63 Read more »