The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.
Just hours before the final,the Dutch artist was expelled from Eurovision following a complaint by a female member of the production crew.
Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.
Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition.
Australian contenders Electric Fields have hit the stage in Sweden with a two-pronged mission:Eurovision victory,with a side serve of world peace.
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Silia Kapsis,17,will perform for Eurovision in May,but not for her homeland.
SBS has confirmed the act that will represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
The broadcaster tasked with choosing Israel’s entry says it agreed to make the changes following a request from the country’s president,Isaac Herzog.
While the event’s organisers have often declared the contest is non-political in nature,the protesters cite Russia’s expulsion in 2022 as a precedent.
On stage,Kate Miller-Heidke’s self-deprecating sense of humour is clear – the audience laughs at her jokes about the high register of her voice.