Eurovision
Eden Golan during the flag parade before the Eurovision Grand Final. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 16, 2024, 8:00 am
Light in the darkness
In the face of hostility and outright hatred, Golan responded with dignity far beyond her young years.
By Carly Adno
Eden Golan of Israel enters the arena during the flag parade before the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024. (The Times of Israel: AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
May 12, 2024, 9:34 pm
Israel finishes 5th as Switzerland wins Eurovision in Malmo
Israel’s entry receives second-highest public vote after months of activists calling for it to be barred; Irish and Portuguese acts make small pro-Palestinian gestures on screen.
By AMY SPIRO
Daniel Estrin. Photo: Mike Dann
May 25, 2023, 9:38 am
Voyage of a lifetime
Perth-based synth-metal band Voyager was the first group to represent Australia at Eurovision, coming first in their semifinal to progress to the final stage. Jessica Abelsohn spoke to lead singer Daniel Estrin about his journey.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Noa Kirel performs during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Photos: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 18, 2023, 12:45 pm
Noa Kirel takes home third place
Israel’s Noa Kirel finished in third place in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, in the best showing for the country since Netta Barzilai won the competition in 2018 with Toy
By Amy Spiro & AJN Staff
Noa Kirel of Israel performs during the first semi final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Martin Meissner
May 10, 2023, 8:54 am
Israel’s Noa Kirel rides Unicorn to Eurovision grand final
Pop singer says she did the ‘maximum to represent the country with pride’ at international song contest in Liverpool. She will compete for the top prize on Saturday night.
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel in the clip for her 2023 Eurovision song Unicorn. Photo: Kan 11
March 14, 2023, 3:09 pm
Noa Kirel unveils her Eurovision song contest entry
21-year-old singer channels her inner mythical beast in music video for international song competition: ‘It’s a song that represents all of us, the whole country’
By AMY SPIRO
Noa Kirel performs during the 70th Miss Universe pageant. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
July 13, 2022, 2:17 pm
Higher hopes for Eurovision 2023 with chart-topper Noa Kirel
Israel has chosen Noa Kirel to represent the country in the 2023 Eurovision Song Content.
By AMY SPIRO
Ukraine's 2022 Eurovision act, "Kalush Orchestra." Photo: Maxim Fesenko
April 5, 2022, 2:19 pm
Ukraine’s Eurovision act arrives in Israel for joint tour, live show in Tel Aviv
Kalush Orchestra granted permission to leave country amid fighting, for promotional events including ‘Israel Calling,’ a 4-day tour culminating in a concert Thursday.
By AMY SPIRO
Composer John Capek at work.
February 25, 2022, 11:20 am
Capek eyes up Eurovision
"Music is my language. I speak music better than I speak English!"
By Mia Gardiner
Michael Ben David performs I.M. on X-Factor in Israel. Photo: Screenshot
February 21, 2022, 7:00 am
Ben David to rep Israel in 2022
X-Factor winner, Michael Ben David will represent Israel at Eurovision.
By AJN STAFF
Australia's Eurovision entrant Kate-Miller Heidke. Photo: SBS
May 19, 2019, 10:51 am
Australia finishes ninth in Eurovision
Australia's Kate-Miller Heidke has secured ninth place in the Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv.
By Nathan Jeffay
Roger Waters is a leading celebrity in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. (Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images)
May 16, 2019, 12:00 am
Roger Waters, you do need some education
It seems that when it comes to the Jewish State, Roger Waters lives by the Another Brick in the Wall creed that we don't need no education, writes Uri Butnaru.
Israel’s Netta Barzilai winning last year’s Eurovision song contest. Photo: AP Photo/Armando Franca
April 18, 2019, 12:00 am
The double standards of Eurovision boycotters
EVERY year the Eurovision Song Contest sees political feuds and friendships exposed like a Bucks Fizz girl's knickers, writes Richard Ferrer.
Madonna has been booked to perform at Eurovision in Tel Aviv. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
April 9, 2019, 9:21 am
Madonna to perform at Eurovision in Israel
Madonna will perform at the Eurovision contest in Israel in May.
Israel’s Netta Barzilai winning last year’s Eurovision song contest. Photo: AP Photo/Armando Franca
February 7, 2019, 12:00 am
Standing up to the Eurovision boycott brigade
SBS is to be applauded for its principled stand. Eurovision is about music; keep politics out of it.
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