Eurovision in Israel Archives

Eurovision in Israel

May 19, 2019, 8:36 am

Palestine flags in Madonna act ‘not approved’ by Eurovision organisers

Two of pop icon's dancers briefly displayed the Israeli and Palestinian flags on the back of their outfits, but broadcasters say it was not part of the act in rehearsals

By Jewish News Reporter

May 6, 2019, 10:29 am

Eurovision on track in Tel Aviv despite threat of rockets

Rehearsals from contestants including Portugal, Greece Iceland and Australia were held as more than 600 rockets fired from Gaza landed in Israeli territory.

By JTA

April 30, 2019, 7:40 am

Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai: boycotting is like ‘spreading darkness’

After taking Israel to glory at last year's songfest, Netta Barzilai says there is no room for BDS ahead of next month's competition

By Jewish News Reporter

Kiss singer and bassist Gene Simmons on stage.

April 30, 2019, 12:02 am

Kiss my bass! Rocker Gene Simmons among stars bashing Eurovision boycott call

Sharon Osborne and Rachel Riley also among well-known figures backing Creative Community For Peace initiative ahead of next month's Tel Aviv songfest

April 1, 2019, 7:03 pm

‘Not The Eurovision’ gig for Palestinians to feature Wolf Alice

Palestine Solidarity Campaign-organised event will take place on 18 May to protest against Israel holding the singing competition

By Jewish News Reporter

March 12, 2019, 9:50 am

Listen to Israel’s Eurovision entry hoping to triumph at ‘Home’!

Kobi Marimi, 27, will represent the Jewish state as it hosts the international singing competition in May this year

By JTA

People take part in a Boycott the Eurovision in Israel protest organised by Palestinian rights campaigners at RTE Studios in Dublin. Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

March 9, 2019, 2:11 pm

BDS protesters urge Irish broadcaster to boycott Eurovision in Israel

Campaigners demonstrated at the headquarters of the national TV channel RTE, calling on it to snub the singing competition being held in the Jewish state this May

By Jewish News Reporter

February 15, 2019, 10:35 am

Pop-opera fusion artist Kobi Marimi chosen to represent Israel at Eurovision

Singer wins Israeli talent show by performing a version of Bon Jovi’s “Always” and the Beatles’ “Let It Be”

By JTA

February 10, 2019, 11:26 am

Jack White gets writing credit for Netta’s Eurovision winner amid plagiarism row

White Stripes front man is now listed as co-writer of Toy, which helped Israel romp to victory in the singing competition

By JTA

Michael Rice (Photo credit: Guy Levy/BBC/BBC/PA Wire)

February 10, 2019, 9:14 am

Eurovision: Michael Rice to represent Britain in Tel Aviv show

21-year-old selected by public vote during 'You Decide on BBC Two' on Friday

By Jewish News Reporter

February 8, 2019, 1:46 pm

Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai performs at largest ever ‘Jewrovision’

Israeli pop star who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 wows crowd at musical extravaganza for Jewish youth held in Germany

By Jenni Frazer

February 1, 2019, 12:42 pm

11,000 sign petition urging European broadcasters to back Eurovision in Israel

As Palestinian activists call for boycotts of the Tel Aviv event in May, petitioners claim the contest's 'spirit of togetherness is under attack'

By Jewish News Reporter

January 14, 2019, 11:13 am

Israeli pop star Omer Adam turns down Eurovision gig over Shabbat clash

Singer offered chance to perform the opening act during the May singing competition hosted in Tel Aviv, but says no as he would have to work on Saturday

By JTA

Netta sings her heart out during Eurovision

October 10, 2018, 2:31 pm

Eurovision star Netta Barzilai to perform for Hatzalah’s London gala

Winner of the song contest to sing at event for emergency volunteer service which will be co-hoste day Miss Israel and Miss Iraq 2017

Netta Barzilai won this year's Eurovision for Israel

September 20, 2018, 9:35 am

BBC begins search for entry to represent UK at Eurovision in Israel

Ahead of Tel Aviv hosting the international singing competition next May, Britain looks for its hopeful to win the contest

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