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 for 1900 GMT, the EBU later said, citing the ongoing investigation. Performances during the rehearsal are voted on by juries in the 37 participating countries, but Klein's performance from the semi-final would be used instead, the EBU said. It was not clear if Klein, whose quirky song "Europapa" had originally made him one of the favourites, would be appearing in Saturday's final.

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Eurovision 2025: Dutch-Congolese singer Claude to represent the Netherlands in Basel
4 days, 23 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 …

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 …

Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say
7 months, 1 week ago

Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the grand finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats, Swedish police said Monday. Joost Klein had failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and the organizer, the European Broadcasting Union said that police were investigating a …

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  

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 This year’s Eurovision Song Contest …

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  

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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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Eurovision 2024: Social media outrage over participation of Israel ‘when Ukraine and Israel get most votes from…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Eurovision 2024: Social media outrage over participation of Israel ‘when Ukraine and Israel get most votes from…’

Live Mint  

One of the most popular music events in Europe, Eurovision 2024, was held in Malmo, Sweden on Saturday. As hundreds of musicians, journalists and music fans gathered at the Eurovision Song Contest, the so-called Olympics of pop music faced severe backlash because Israel participated in the competition amid the ongoing war against Hamas. The voice of thousands of pro-Palestine protesters …

Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham
7 months, 1 week ago

Greta Thunberg is detained by cops as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision: Climate activist is hauled away as demonstrators clash with armed riot police outside final venue and yell 'Sham

Daily Mail  

Greta Thunberg has been detained by Swedish police as pro-Palestine protesters try to storm Eurovision. Eden Golan performs Hurricane for Israel during the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden's Malmo Arena Her performance was met with a mixed response inside the arena, according to BBC commentator Graham Norton A defiant Eden Golan takes to the stage during the flag parade of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation

Hindustan Times  

MALMO, Sweden — Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel's Eurovision participation Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in the Swedish port city on Thursday against Israel’s participation in the pan-continental pop competition. Palestinian flags fly from windows and balconies along a pedestrianized thoroughfare that has been …

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Malmo against Israel’s Eurovision participation

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Not everyone in Malmo was welcoming the Eurovision Song Contest to town. People wave Palestinian flags during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Thursday, May 9, 2024. Protesters hold a banner during a Pro-Palestinian demonstration for excluding Israel from Eurovision ahead of …

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  

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. Speaking from Malmö, Sweden, Rylan, who is hosting the BBC’s coverage alongside Graham Norton and …

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 …

Thousands march in Sweden against Israel’s Eurovision participation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands march in Sweden against Israel’s Eurovision participation

LA Times  

A protester shouts into a megaphone during a demonstration advocating for Israel‘s exclusion from Eurovision ahead of the second semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday. Protesters waving green, white and red Palestinian flags packed the historic Stortorget square near Malmo’s 16th century town hall before a planned march through the city for a rally in …

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 …

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

Associated Press  

MALMO, Sweden — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza. They include Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” is the current favorite to win, and Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, flying the flag for …

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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A Eurovision like no other: Israel’s war on Gaza takes centre stage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A Eurovision like no other: Israel’s war on Gaza takes centre stage

Al Jazeera  

Stockholm, Sweden - Malmo is rarely the centre of attention, but this week, the spotlight is on as the Eurovision Song Contest dominates Sweden's third-largest city. Israel is set to participate amid protests and calls for a boycott given its war on Gaza that has to date killed more than 34,500 Palestinians. Stop the war, Women's song for Gaza and …

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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Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Organizers of Eurovision Song Contest ready to remove Palestinian flags or symbols

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said Thursday they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden. The glitzy gala, which draws hundreds of millions of viewers each year, is held this year from May 7-11 in Malmo in southern Sweden, following last year’s victory by Loreen for …

Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden
8 months ago

Protests, heightened terror threat mean tight security at Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Security will be tight during next month’s Eurovision Song Contest in the southern Sweden city of Malmo, police said Wednesday, citing demonstrations that could lead to unrests and a heightened threat of terrorism in the Scandinavian country. Last year Sweden heightened its terror threat level one notch to “high,” the fourth of five levels, for the first …

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  

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 The Eurovision Song Contest is …

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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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 blames telecom providers for lost Dutch votes
3 years, 6 months ago

Eurovision blames telecom providers for lost Dutch votes

NL Times  

The European Broadcasting Union stated that an issue at one of the Dutch mobile telecom providers hampered scores of votes from the Dutch public from being counted during the Eurovision final on Saturday. “Our understanding is that there was a problem in the Netherlands at one of the Dutch telecom companies, so that votes were not processed by the network …

Favourites Portugal, Finland and Switzerland through to Eurovision final
3 years, 7 months ago

Favourites Portugal, Finland and Switzerland through to Eurovision final

Dutch News  

The final line up has been decided for the Eurovision Song Festival, to be held in Rotterdam on Saturday. After a second semi-final on Thursday night – in which the crowd showed particular enthusiasm for Finland’s ‘nu metal’ Dark Side – another ten acts were chosen for the final. Acts ranged from Bulgaria’s quiet ballad, ‘Growing up is getting old’, …

Favourites Portugal, Finland and Switzerland through to Eurovision final
3 years, 7 months ago

Favourites Portugal, Finland and Switzerland through to Eurovision final

Dutch News  

The final line up has been decided for the Eurovision Song Festival, to be held in Rotterdam on Saturday. After a second semi-final on Thursday night – in which the crowd showed particular enthusiasm for Finland’s ‘nu metal’ Dark Side – another ten acts were chosen for the final. Acts ranged from Bulgaria’s quiet ballad, ‘Growing up is getting old’, …

Eurovision Covid infection puts Iceland in quarantine; Malta & Romania leave isolation
3 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision Covid infection puts Iceland in quarantine; Malta & Romania leave isolation

NL Times  

A member of Iceland’s delegation to Eurovision tested positive for Covid-19 making the country’s representatives unable to join the show’s opening ceremony on Sunday. A member of the Polish team previously also tested positive for the virus and was forced to skip the opening red carpet event, NOS reported. The opening ceremony of the 65th Eurovision Song Contest took place …

Eurovision can go ahead with limited audience, Dutch organisers say
3 years, 8 months ago

Eurovision can go ahead with limited audience, Dutch organisers say

Dutch News  

There will be an audience at this year’s Eurovision Song Festival event in Rotterdam in May, the organisers have confirmed. The decision to allow in the public is ‘something we dreamed about,’ the show’s producer Sietse Bakker told broadcaster NOS. ‘We are very grateful to the cabinet and to Fieldlab for the confidence they have shown in us.’ Dutch media …

Eurovision can go ahead with limited audience, Dutch organisers say
3 years, 8 months ago

Eurovision can go ahead with limited audience, Dutch organisers say

Dutch News  

There will be an audience at this year’s Eurovision Song Festival event in Rotterdam in May, the organisers have confirmed. The decision to allow in the public is ‘something we dreamed about,’ the show’s producer Sietse Bakker told broadcaster NOS. ‘We are very grateful to the cabinet and to Fieldlab for the confidence they have shown in us.’ Dutch media …

Eurovision planning live event in Rotterdam; In-person audience unknown
3 years, 10 months ago

Eurovision planning live event in Rotterdam; In-person audience unknown

NL Times  

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said they will focus their attention on having all or most of the participating music acts perform live at the Ahoy Rotterdam during the 2021 edition of the event. A "normal" event with all participants, a stadium filled with audience members, side events, and a fully hosted press center to accommodate 1,500 accredited journalists …

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