As the Eurovision final looms this evening in Sweden, the contest has seen a whirlwind of incidents throughout the day.
Pro-Palestinian protesters opposing Israel’s participation in the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest demonstrate in Malmo
More 10,000 people have been protesting in the Swedish city earlier today in response to the broadcaster’s decision to allow Israel to be entered into this year’s event with singer Previously, Eurovision Party London, which names itself the capital’s “biggest Eurovision screening party”, announced in March that the event would not be taking place amid the conflict in Gaza.Ahead of the final, Ireland’s act Bambi Thug also failed to arrive on stage for the final dress rehearsal following a “situation” which required “urgent attention” from the EBU.
“I have been patiently waiting to hear what action is set to be taken by the EBU following this rule break. I have since seen a statement by EBU director general Noel Curran which contradicts this earlier confirmation. I am still waiting for an official update from the EBU.”
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