ITV News' Arts Editor Nina Nannar sits down with Israel's Eden Golan ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest.
At first glance, you’d think Malmö was about to host world leaders for a major summit, not hopeful Eurovision pop stars in sparkly costumes giving it their all on stage.
Golan is seems unperturbed by the tall security men we pass in the corridor. Hundreds of news organisations have been chasing an interview with her we are told - and it is little wonder. She also insists on not being delusional, well aware of how different this year is, but confident that music will win out.
It certainly does not feel much like a host city for Eurovision yet and is in stark contrast to the scenes I experienced in Liverpool last year when the city hosted the competition in place of Ukraine, which because of the ongoing war with Russia was unable to stage the event.Graffiti showcasing pro-Palestinian support on the streets of Malmo.
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