Eurovision,marred by disqualification and huge protests,crowns Switzerland

Eurovision,marred by disqualification and huge protests,crowns Switzerland

The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.

  • byMichael Idato

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Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision

Just hours before the final,the Dutch artist was expelled from Eurovision following a complaint by a female member of the production crew.

  • byMichael Idato
Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate

Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.

  • byMichael Idato
Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish

Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition.

  • byMichael Idato
Mamma mia,here we go again … Australia is back in the Eurovision fold

Mamma mia,here we go again … Australia is back in the Eurovision fold

Australian contenders Electric Fields have hit the stage in Sweden with a two-pronged mission:Eurovision victory,with a side serve of world peace.

  • byMichael Idato
Sydney Comedy Festival 2024:our guide to the best laughs

Sydney Comedy Festival 2024:our guide to the best laughs

The Sydney International Comedy Festival kicks off on April 22. Here’s a preview of what you could bring your nan to and when best to leave her at home.

  • byDaniel Herborn
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There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision

There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision

Silia Kapsis,17,will perform for Eurovision in May,but not for her homeland.

  • byMichael Idato
Australia’s Eurovision act:an eclectic,electric dream come true

Australia’s Eurovision act:an eclectic,electric dream come true

SBS has confirmed the act that will represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

  • byMichael Idato
Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

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.

  • byAri Rabinovitch
Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

Montaigne,other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision

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.

  • byMichael Idato
Kate Miller-Heidke says her singing is like ‘a yodelling ambulance or Enya on meth’

Kate Miller-Heidke says her singing is like ‘a yodelling ambulance or Enya on meth’

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.

  • byHelen Pitt