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Eurovision and the Cultural Politics of “Recurrent Events”

To explore these tensions, the researchers collected lyrics from the European Song Contest Database, a repository of every ...

Boycott-hit 70th Eurovision celebrated under high security

With provocative songs and glittering performances, the Eurovision Song Contest's festive 70th edition in Vienna next week ...
Irish Daily Mirror

Eurovision confirms shock rule change after Ireland's challenge

The Eurovision Song Contest is changing its rules around promotion and voting after a number of broadcasters raised concerns about Israel’s result at this year’s competition. Israeli singer Yuval ...
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Eurovision 2026 opens in Vienna amid Israel boycott row

Opening under tension: Eurovision 2026 kicked off in Vienna with celebrations tempered by political disputes over Israel’s participation. Boycotts and protests: Five countries and over 1,000 artists ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Hosting Next Eurovision Contest Will Challenge Swiss Broadcaster

Nemo’s win in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night obliges Switzerland’s radio and television company SRG to organize the event in 2025, even as it faces budget concerns. It was Switzerland ...