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So, the Eurovision song contest kicked off today with opening ceremonies. This year's contest is particularly controversial due to the inclusion of Israel (notably not a European nation) and their attempts to submit a song which appeared to reference the October Hamas attacks. Political songs are not allowed in Eurovision.
I've been mostly watching news on the contest through following Icelandic papers as part of my fascination with the ongoing eruption there.
KarunaX
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Iceland's coverage has been interesting as a poll showed that the majority of the country wanted Iceland to boycott the competition because of Israel's inclusion. Ultimately, the broadcaster elected to go on. There were also some controversial voting hijinx in Iceland's selection process, with the final selected performer being one who wanted to perform regardless. Some of the other candidates telegraphed if they were selected as Iceland's entry that they'd personally boycott.
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It sounds like a lot of Icelandic people are deciding to personally boycott watching the fest and have gone to set up a televised Palestine solidarity concert with former Icelandic Eurovision participants, which will be broadcast right after Tuesday's qualifier in which Iceland's Eurovision entry is participating. We've got a sort of dueling banjo situation developing. Stay tuned!
https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2024-05-05-allar-thjodir-aettu-ad-snidganga-eurovision-411944
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