Eurovision 2024 disqualifies Netherlands contestant Joost Klein hours before song contest final
7 months, 1 week ago

Eurovision 2024 disqualifies Netherlands contestant Joost Klein hours before song contest final

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Netherlands has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest after an “incident” involving contestant Joost Klein. Organising body, the European Broadcasting Union, released a statement that read: “The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.” However, Netherlands said the decision was “disproportionate” in a statement that shed light on what went down behind-the-scenes. “In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of contest rules. Joost Klein has been disqualified from Eurovision 2024 This year’s contest already faced controversy amid calls for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

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Eurovision 2025: Dutch-Congolese singer Claude to represent the Netherlands in Basel
5 days, 5 hours ago

Eurovision 2025: Dutch-Congolese singer Claude to represent the Netherlands in Basel

NL Times  

Singer-songwriter Claude Kiambe will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland this coming May. “I feel incredibly honoured to be representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest next year and I still can’t believe it. A scandal involving Claude's predecessor, Joost Klein, nearly led to the Netherlands abstaining from future Eurovision events. The Dutch broadcaster …

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision

Hindustan Times  

By John Revill Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision ZURICH, - Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Swiss city of Basel, public broadcaster SRG said on Friday, setting it up for an economic boost from the hundreds of thousands of fans expected to flock to its restaurants, hotels and bars. Basel beat competition …

Swedish prosecutor's case against Eurovision singer Joost Klein dropped due to lack of evidence
4 months, 1 week ago

Swedish prosecutor's case against Eurovision singer Joost Klein dropped due to lack of evidence

ABC  

Swedish prosecutors have dismissed their investigation into an altercation that led to Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein's disqualification at this year's competition. Dutch artist Joost Klein is kicked out of from the Eurovision Song Contest following a complaint made by a female member of the production crew, the European Broadcasting Union says. At the time Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, who partially …

Eurovision 2024 final plunged into further chaos after French singer’s speech
7 months, 1 week ago

Eurovision 2024 final plunged into further chaos after French singer’s speech

The Independent  

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Eurovision: Netherlands reveals why Joost Klein was disqualified from Grand Final
7 months, 1 week ago

Eurovision: Netherlands reveals why Joost Klein was disqualified from Grand Final

The Independent  

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Switzerland's Nemo has won the Eurovision 2024 grand final
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland's Nemo has won the Eurovision 2024 grand final

ABC  

Nemo, from Switzerland, has taken out the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union released a statement reading: "The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. "The grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs." Loading YouTube content His Eurovision song …

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden — A Dutch public broadcaster reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final over a backstage incident that is being investigated by police. Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands' Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision, said Swedish …

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands’ Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch broadcaster furious, fans bemused after Netherlands’ Joost Klein is booted from Eurovision

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — A Dutch public broadcaster reacted angrily after the Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before Saturday’s final over a backstage altercation that is being investigated by police. The European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision, said that Swedish police were investigating “a complaint made by a female member of the …

Dutch Eurovision act Joost Klein is AXED from contest: Rapper, 26, is quizzed by police over 'backstage incident involving female member of production crew' - as bosses erect ring of steel ahead of to
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch Eurovision act Joost Klein is AXED from contest: Rapper, 26, is quizzed by police over 'backstage incident involving female member of production crew' - as bosses erect ring of steel ahead of to

Daily Mail  

Eurovision Dutch contender Joost Klein has been axed from the contest after being quizzed by police over an incident involving 'a female member of the production crew'. The Dutch singer Joost Klein is seen on stage performing the song Europapa during the Eurovision semi-final on Thursday Joost Klein poses during a press conference prior to the final after the second …

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over war in Gaza

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity. Britain’s Olly Alexander offered upbeat dance track “Dizzy,” while Ireland’s gothic Bambie Thug summoned a demon onstage and brought a scream coach to Malmo, and Spain’s Nebulossa boldly reclaimed a …

Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?
7 months, 1 week ago

Why hasn't Israel been banned from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest like Russia was in 2022?

ABC  

If there's one line Eurovision's organiser, the European Broadcasting Union, loves to trot out, it's that the song contest is an "apolitical" event that brings people across the world together with music. Eurovision's version of a red carpet event had a four-legged denim egg Photo shows Two people inside a denim-covered egg-like shell one wearing shorts, socks and sandals, the …

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war
7 months, 1 week ago

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest after event roiled by protests over Gaza war

LA Times  

Nemo of Switzerland performs the song “The Code” during the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday. Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity. “I hope this contest can live up to its promise and …

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after complaint from female staffer

ABC  

Police are investigating an incident that led to Dutch artist Joost Klein being expelled from the Eurovision Song Contest. The EBU had earlier said it was investigating an incident involving Klein, 26, whose quirky song Europapa had originally made him one of the favourites ahead of Saturday's final. "Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of …

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden, - Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an "incident", the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, said in a statement. Klein, who had not participated in the first rehearsal on Friday, would also not be performing during the second dress rehearsal …

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist misses Eurovision rehearsal after 'incident', organisers say

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden -Dutch singer Joost Klein was not allowed to participate in either of Friday's two rehearsals ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest following an "incident", the European Broadcasting Union, which organises the event, said in a statement. Klein, who had not participated in the first rehearsal on Friday, would also not be performing during the second dress rehearsal scheduled …

How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
7 months, 1 week ago

How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Get out the glitter ball and put on your dancing shoes: It’s time to find out who will be crowned the 68th Eurovision Song Contest champion. Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday to compete for the continent’s pop music crown. Eurovision is an international pop music competition …

Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s Eden Golan to compete in Eurovision 2024 semi-final after being booed during rehearsals

The Independent  

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Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rylan defends Eurovision ahead of Israel performance at second semi-final

The Independent  

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Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the Israel-Hamas war overshadows the song contest

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans have gathered in Malmo, Sweden, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday’s exuberant, glitter-drenched final. Sarah Bonnici of Malta performs the song Loop during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The …

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests

Al Jazeera  

Israel has qualified for this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest grand finale, defying thousands of demonstrators marching in host country Sweden over the Gaza war. Singer Eden Golan performed her song “Hurricane” in Thursday’s second semifinal in front of 9,000 spectators at the host city’s Malmo Arena and booked her place in the final thanks to viewers’ votes. As she prepared …

Eurovision fans planning on dressing up in national costumes for song contest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision fans planning on dressing up in national costumes for song contest

The Independent  

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Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eurovision organisers respond to calls for Israel boycott ahead of song contest final

The Independent  

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Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson HT Image COPENHAGEN, - The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, kicks off in Malmö, Sweden on Sunday with its "turquoise carpet" gala, in what fans say is a wide-open year with half a dozen countries having a shot at the title. Croatia's contestant Baby Lasagna this week overtook Switzerland …

Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Europapa or Baby Lasagna? Contestants to look out for at Eurovision 2024

Hindustan Times  

By Isabelle Yr Carlsson HT Image COPENHAGEN, - The Eurovision Song Contest, a music kitsch-fest watched by some 200 million people, kicks off in Malmö, Sweden on Sunday with its "turquoise carpet" gala, in what fans say is a wide-open year with half a dozen countries having a shot at the title. Croatia's contestant Baby Lasagna this week overtook Switzerland …

Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Olly Alexander cries as he addresses Eurovision controversy over Israel

The Independent  

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From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
8 months ago

From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s springtime in Europe — time for the annual blossoming of spectacle and sound known as the Eurovision Song Contest. This year marks the 50th anniversary of a Eurovision’s most iconic moment, ABBA’s victory in the 1974 contest with “Waterloo.” The win propelled the band toward superstardom and helped jump-start Sweden’s music industry. Eurovision’s motto is “united by …

Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel picks Eurovision 2024 contestant amid calls for boycott

The Independent  

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Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians

Al Jazeera  

Political figures pen angry letter to Eurovision organisers saying Israel should be excluded for its war in Gaza. The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest are under increasing pressure to exclude Israel from this year’s competition as it wages a devastating war on Gaza. More than 20 politicians wrote to the European Broadcasting Union on Tuesday saying Israel’s participation in …

Eurovision rejects calls for Israel to be banned from 2024 show despite boycott threats
1 year ago

Eurovision rejects calls for Israel to be banned from 2024 show despite boycott threats

The Independent  

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Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander to represent the UK
1 year ago

Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander to represent the UK

The Independent  

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Joost Klein to represent Netherlands at Eurovision 2024
1 year ago

Joost Klein to represent Netherlands at Eurovision 2024

NL Times  

Joost Klein will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, next year, AVROTROS announced. According to the television company, Joost Klein has fantastic European hit potential with his energetic performances, catchy beats, and creative wordplay. “There were many entries from all kinds of genres, but in our opinion, his entry has the greatest hit potential,” said …

Eurovision Song Contest 2024’s host city has been announced
1 year, 5 months ago

Eurovision Song Contest 2024’s host city has been announced

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Swedish city of Malmö …

Eurovision 2023 results: Voting, leaderboard, songs and Mae Muller reaction as Sweden’s Loreen wins
1 year, 7 months ago

Eurovision 2023 results: Voting, leaderboard, songs and Mae Muller reaction as Sweden’s Loreen wins

The Independent  

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Sweden celebrates Eurovision win; Ukrainian duo defiant after Russian strike on hometown
1 year, 7 months ago

Sweden celebrates Eurovision win; Ukrainian duo defiant after Russian strike on hometown

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool cleaned up from the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday, as Sweden celebrated victory and Ukraine remained defiant after a night of Russian bombardment, including a strike on the hometown of the country’s competitors. Kalush Orchestra said Sunday that the participation of Kate, who is married to Britain’s Prince William, “shows the depth of support the U.K. …

EUROVISION PHOTOS: See the spectacle, and some silliness, from this year’s contestants
1 year, 7 months ago

EUROVISION PHOTOS: See the spectacle, and some silliness, from this year’s contestants

Associated Press  

— The Eurovision Song Contest field has been narrowed to the 26 acts who will sing their hearts out Saturday for a chance at glory and national bragging rights. Some examples: France’s contender La Zarra performed this week atop a towering pedestal made to look like an extension of her sparkly dress. German band Lord of the Lost’s frontman performed …

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest

The Hindu  

This weekend's Eurovision Song Contest will have Ukrainian flags, Ukrainian musicians and Ukrainian fans — but not the country's wartime leader. The European Broadcasting Union, which runs Eurovision, said that letting Mr. Zelenskyy participate would breach “the nonpolitical nature of the event.” Mr. Zelenskyy's request "to address the audience at the Eurovision Song Contest, whilst made with laudable intentions, regrettably …

Eurovision Song Contest semifinal sees winners go through to grand final
1 year, 7 months ago

Eurovision Song Contest semifinal sees winners go through to grand final

ABC  

The Eurovision Song Contest is well underway, with the first semifinal done and dusted. In no particular order, here are the 10 countries going through to the Eurovision grand final: Croatia: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ! Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna Switzerland: Remo Forrer – Watergun Finland: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha Czechia: Vesna – My Sister's Crown …

2022’s Eurovision winners hope Ukraine will host by 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

2022’s Eurovision winners hope Ukraine will host by 2024

The Independent  

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Eurovision 2023 to be hosted in Liverpool
2 years, 2 months ago

Eurovision 2023 to be hosted in Liverpool

The Independent  

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Liverpool to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine

Associated Press  

LONDON — The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in the English city of Liverpool, the BBC said Friday, after Britain was asked to hold the event on behalf of designated host country Ukraine. Organizers concluded it was too risky to stage the event in Ukraine, so the 2023 contest went to Britain, which says the event will be …

UK to host 2023 Eurovision after Ukraine ruled too risky
2 years, 4 months ago

UK to host 2023 Eurovision after Ukraine ruled too risky

Associated Press  

LONDON — Next year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be staged in Britain, organizers announced Monday, after concluding it is too risky to hold the much-loved pop extravaganza in the designated host country, Ukraine. The European Broadcasting Union, which runs Eurovision, said it had concluded that “regrettably, next year’s event could not be held in Ukraine for safety and security reasons.” …

Eurovision 2023 won’t be held in Ukraine; UK may step in
2 years, 6 months ago

Eurovision 2023 won’t be held in Ukraine; UK may step in

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The organizer of the Eurovision Song Contest said Friday that it will start talks with the BBC on possibly holding next year’s event in the U.K. after concluding that it can’t be held in Ukraine. The contest’s governing board “has with deep regret concluded that, given the current circumstances, the security and operational guarantees required for a broadcaster …

Eurovision 2023 cannot go ahead in Ukraine due to war, talks to hold contest in the UK instead
2 years, 6 months ago

Eurovision 2023 cannot go ahead in Ukraine due to war, talks to hold contest in the UK instead

ABC  

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the ongoing war in the country, the European Broadcasting Union says, adding it was in talks with the BBC to host it in the United Kingdom. Key points: Ukraine's public broadcaster says they cannot fulfil the security and operational guarantees to host the contest Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won this …

Explained | What is the Eurovision Song Contest that Ukraine won and why is it important?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | What is the Eurovision Song Contest that Ukraine won and why is it important?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the 66th Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy, for its song ‘Stefania’, in a clear show of popular support for conflict-hit Ukraine that went beyond music. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country’s third victory in the singing extravaganza in a Telegram post, writing “Our courage impresses the world, our …

How are people reacting to Eurovision 2022? Were there voting irregularities? Will Ukraine host next year's competition?
2 years, 7 months ago

How are people reacting to Eurovision 2022? Were there voting irregularities? Will Ukraine host next year's competition?

ABC  

It wouldn't be Eurovision without the headlines and this year is no exception. Ukraine's win signifies not only that Kalush Orchestra are "incredible artists", wrote Iceland's entry, Systur, but "receiving the majority of the tele votes also tells us that the people of Europe stand with Ukraine, that we all want peace". After the nation's win, he said “we will …

Ukraine triumphs in Eurovision Song Contest with UK’s Sam Ryder second
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine triumphs in Eurovision Song Contest with UK’s Sam Ryder second

The Independent  

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Eurovision 2022: What time is the final and how to watch it?
2 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision 2022: What time is the final and how to watch it?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Eurovision Song Contest is back with the grand final on …

Netherlands through to Eurovision finals; S10 performing in first half on Saturday
2 years, 7 months ago

Netherlands through to Eurovision finals; S10 performing in first half on Saturday

NL Times  

The Netherlands is through to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday. Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain, the "Big Five" countries, have already secured a place in the final. Since Anouk helped the Netherlands out of a deep Eurovision valley in 2013, only Trijntje Oosterhuis failed to reach the final in 2015. With De Diepte, the …

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she turned down being a Eurovision judge
2 years, 7 months ago

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals she turned down being a Eurovision judge

Daily Mail  

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed she turned down being a Eurovision judge because of the competition's strange rules. Sophie Ellis-Bextor has revealed she turned down being a Eurovision judge because of the competitions strange rules The hitmaker told the magazine: 'I had a very small baby that I was still feeding, and they wouldn't let me bring it along. Rules: The …

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