Iceland: Listen to the songs of Söngvakeppnin 2024!
RÚV, the public broadcaster of Iceland is going to select its representative for Eurovision 2024, once again through Söngvakeppnin, the country’s national final!
Iceland: First favourite to win Eurovision 2024 according to the bookies!
It took Iceland around 24 hours to climb to the top of the betting table in terms of the likelihood of winning Eurovision 2024. The news that among the candidates in Söngvakeppnin 2024, the country’s national final for the contest, there is a Palestinian artist among them, has sent Iceland’s odds plummeting and now the possibility of its first ever Eurovision win is more likely than ever, at least according to betting companies.
The announcement by Icelandic public broadcaster RUV that among the 10 candidates for the semi-finals of Söngvakeppnin 2024, there is also Palestinian Bashar Murad, brought a strong shock to the Bookers. Iceland may be thinking about their participation in Eurovision 2024 and even “threatening” to pull out of the contest, but the message sent out by the participation of a Palestinian artist in the country’s national final and Iceland‘s eventual representation in Malmö by him, is apparently enough in its favour to put it at the top of the betting in terms of the possibility of winning Eurovision 2024.
So Iceland have now passed superpower Ukraine who have been at the top for days now, and the UK who via BBC and with their superstar Olly Alexander as their representative are aiming very high this year, leaving them in second and third place respectively.
RUV revealed that they will make their final decision on whether or not to participate in the upcoming song contest after the end of Söngvakeppnin 2024, and in consultation with the winner. Iceland‘s national final concludes on March 2, so we will know then if Iceland will finally make it to this year’s competition or not.
Of course, in this year’s very fluid landscape, all of the above can easily be overturned. Either because Bashar Murad‘s song with which he will participate in the Icelandic national final will not be the expected one, or because the Palestinian artist will not win in Söngvakeppnin after all and will not be the one who will be nominated to represent Iceland in Malmö. In that case, everyone who rushed in the last few hours to put their money on a possible Icelandic victory will have blown their money.
The many swings we have seen at the top of the betting this year bode well for an exciting year where we will not know the winner early on, as has been the case in the past two seasons. Always, of course, under the condition that no one song will emerge as a standout and the betting companies will anoint it as the firm favourite, as happened with Stefania and Tattoo. We are probably heading towards a repeat of 2021, where things were not even clear in rehearsals, as we had 3-4 songs that were almost equally contested by bettors to win.
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Iceland: The decision about the country’s Eurovision 2024 participation will be made by RUV
Iceland‘s public broadcaster RUV provided clarification in an official statement regarding some of the earlier reports about the country’s participation in Eurovision 2024. According to announcements made on RUV’s website, the winning artist at Söngvakeppnin is not the only one who will have the last say over whether or not Iceland will compete in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Iceland’s participation is still uncertain
The Söngvakeppnin finalists do not receive authority over the ultimate decision, RUV retains that authority. However, it is noted that they are unable to force someone to take part in the competition against their will.
Since many things may occur on the Gaza front, which naturally influences the decisions made by Icelandic public television, no decision has been made as of now.
It is very evident that RÚV, not the contestants, determines whether Iceland will compete in Eurovision. Naturally, the perspectives of the artists that will win the competition will be heard.
Furthermore, we don’t want to burn any bridges by, say, deciding to withdraw from Eurovision right away if things drastically shift in the middle of February or March, or something similar.
Icelandic reactions to Israel’s participation are intense
The backlash in Iceland has increased after the EBU announced last week that Israel’s public television satisfies all eligibility conditions to compete in the forthcoming competition.
The Composers’ and Creators’ Union, as well as regular Icelanders, are requesting that RUV exert pressure on the EBU to pull Israel out of the competition.
About 76 percent of respondents to an online poll by Prósent in December 2024 suggested that Israel should withdraw from Eurovision 2024, and about 60 percent argued that Iceland should not compete if Israel does.
No reaction from the rest of the Nordic countries
Should it ultimately be decided to pull out of the competition, RUV does not anticipate its decision will influence the decisions made by the other Nordic countries.
Based on the information I have, it appears that there is only conversation about Israel in Norway and to a lesser extent in Finland. For example, there is no indication of this in Denmark or Sweden. I have frequent contact with my colleagues in the Nordic region.
Voices in favor of Palestine won’t be silenced
RUV makes it abundantly evident that, as was the case with Hatari in 2019, the winner of Söngvakeppnin 2024 will not be prohibited from voicing his opinions on the matter of Palestine.
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Source: RUV
Iceland: A singer from Palestine among Söngvakeppnin 2024 contestants!
The artists and songs for Söngvakeppnin 2024, the national final of Iceland, are going to be announced in a few days, however, we may already know one of the artists taking part.
Iceland: The country’s participation in Malmö is uncertain!
Just a few days before the reveal of Söngvakeppnin’s 2024, Iceland’s national selection for Eurovision 2024, entries, it appears that the nation’s participation in Malmö is not certain yet.
This uncertainty stems from Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2024, despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza. After receiving backlash and protests, RÚV has decided to reconsider the country’s participation in Malmö and take the final decision on a later stage and under some circumstances.
How will the decision be made?
Taking into consideration the political implications of the upcoming Eurovision and the pressure on broadcasters and participants regarding Israel’s participation, RÚV has decided that the winner of Söngvakeppnin 2024 will be consulted before making a final decision regarding its participation in Eurovision 2024. This implies that Söngvakeppnin 2024 will take place as expected.
According to Rúnar Freyr Gíslason, Söngvakeppnin’s 2024 manager:
Deciding with RÚV’s participation in Eurovision after Söngvakeppnin ends is completely new. The contestants who have been selected for the competition, and will be revealed on Saturday, were able to accept this result. Criticism of participation in Eurovision certainly does not go unnoticed by them.
As the Söngvakeppnin’s 2024 Final is scheduled for March 2, RÚV’s final decision is expected around mid-March.
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Source: RÚV
Iceland: Silvia Night signs an open letter to the EBU against Israel!
It seems like the statement of EBU that confirms that KAN and Israel can normally participate to the contest has sparked reactions among the fans but not only.
Now the Icelanding artist and singer Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir is added to the list of artists that protest against the participation of Israel in this year’s contest. Her name might not ring a bell for you, but for sure you remember her as Silvia Night, the TV persona she played on an Icelandic TV show and her Eurovision participation in Athens, back in 2006 with the song “Congratulations“.
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“As an artist who has had the privilege of competing in eurovision, it is my shared opinion that israel should be removed from the 2024 contest.
I have signed an open letter to the european broadcasting union asking them to remove israel as it is unfair to any artist they select to have their participation tied to political motivation. This is not the spirit of eurovision’s celebration of music.”
Who is Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir?
Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir is an Icelandic actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of the controversial character Silvía Night in the television series Sjáumst með Silvíu Nótt and during the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, in Athens, Greece. Her antics, both onstage and offstage, created controversy and garnered international media attention. She even staged slapping one of her dancers and sweared on Greek TV reporters live on Greek TV news, after she got disqualified from the finals, while in character.
Silvía Night participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song “Congratulations“. Have a look on her live performance below:
There have been calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2024, like outside NRK right before the first and second semi-finals of MGP. In Iceland, more than 500 artists signed a petition asking RÚV to withdraw from the contest. In Finland, 1300 artists signed a petition asking for Israel to be removed. The British representative Olly Alexander has also shared in public his opinion against Israel. Also just recently Montaigne signed an open letter to the EBU asking the ban of Israel from the contest and Ben Dolic joined her by doing the same.
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Iceland: More than 500 musicians demand withdrawal of Iceland from Eurovision!
A number of musicians showed up outside the radio house to present the petition to broadcaster Stefan Eiríksson. Confetti was shot over the broadcaster during the handing over of the list, as can be seen in a video footage taken by protesters that gave mbl.is permission to publish.
Pálmi Gunnarsson, Páll Óskar, Gréta Salóme, Bríet, Friðrik Dór, Svala Björgvinsdóttir and Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson are among more than 500 on a petition of musicians demanding that Iceland withdraw from Eurovision Song Contest, because Israel is participating in the contest.
Israel participates
Playwright Salvör Gullbrá Þórarinsdóttir told mbl.is:
“Musicians are encouraging RÚV to take a stand by withdrawing from Eurovision if Israel participates.”
Salvör also points out that Reykjavíkurdætur signed the list, as well as members of the band Celebs. The European Broadcasting Union has now announced that Israel will take part in this year’s contest. Salvör adds citing the results of a survey conducted by Prósent before Christmas:
“There’s really no other option for RÚV than to take a stand with Palestine. Because there is a strong will among the people to do so.”
According to the findings of this poll, about 60% of the population strongly or rather agree that Iceland should withdraw from the contest.
There have been calls to ban Israel from Eurovision 2024. In Finland, 1300 artists signed a petition asking for Israel to be removed. The British representative Olly Alexander has also shared in public his opinion against Israel. Also just recently Montaigne signed an open letter to the EBU asking the ban of Israel from the contest and Ben Dolic joined her by doing the same.
Source: mbl.is
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Käärijä wins #ESC250 | Here are the detailed results of #ESC250 by Songfestival.be!
Happy New Year everyone! The first article for 2024 could be no other but the results of the #ESC250 voting by Songfestival.be in collaboration and as presented via EFR12 Radio.
For the sixteenth year in a row, Songfestival.be conducted during November a poll, asking Eurofans to vote for their ten favorite Eurovision entries of all time. 2023, also, marks the first year that the results are announced via EFR12 Radio. Starting at 11:30 CET and for twelve hours straight, we had the chance to listen to what the Eurovision community considers as the all-time classics of the contest.
Hence, Käärijä is the big winner of this year’s #ESC250 with his song “Cha Cha Cha“. Käärijä represented Finland in Eurovision 2023, winning the public voting with a huge margin and finishing second overall. It looks like that fans loved Käärijä and their love has not faded away yet.
The detailed results of #ESC250
- 01. 🇫🇮 Finland 2023 – Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (NEW)
- 02. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2023 – Loreen – Tattoo (NEW)
- 03. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2012 – Loreen – Euphoria (-1)
- 04. 🇪🇸 Spain 2022 – Chanel – SloMo (-3)
- 05. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2022 – Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (-2)
- 06. 🇮🇹 Italy 2021 – Måneskin – Zitti E Buoni (-1)
- 07. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2021 – Go_A – Shum (-1)
- 08. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2018 – Eleni Foureira – Fuego (-4)
- 09. 🇫🇷 France 2021 – Barbara Pravi – Voilà (+1)
- 10. 🇪🇸 Spain 2023 – Blanca Paloma – EaΕa (NEW)
- 11. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 2023 – Joker Out – Carpe Diem (NEW)
- 12. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 2019 – Duncan Laurence – Arcade (-6)
- 13. 🇮🇹 Italy 2020 – Diodato – Fai Rumore (-4)
- 14. 🇳🇴 Norway 2019 – KEiiNO – Spirit In The Sky (-1)
- 15. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2019 – Hatari – Hatrið mun sigra (+17)
- 16. 🇳🇴 Norway 2023 Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (NEW)
- 17. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2016 Jamala – 1944 (-2)
- 18. 🇳🇴 Norway 2009 Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (-2)
- 19. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2021 Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (=)
- 20. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2022 Konstrakta – In Corpore Sano (-9)
- 21. 🇬🇷 Greece 2005 Helena Paparizou – My Number One (-1)
- 22. 🇮🇹 Italy 2019 Mahmood – Soldi (-4)
- 23. 🇮🇹 Italy 2023 Marco Mengoni – Due Vite (NEW)
- 24. 🇳🇴 Norway 1995 Secret Gardern – Nocturne (=)
- 25. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2007 Marija Šerifović – Molitva (+2)
- 26. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 2022 S10 – De Diepte (-8)
- 27. 🇮🇱 Israel 2023 Noa Kirel – Unicorn (NEW)
- 28. 🇫🇮 Finland 2021 Blind Channel – Dark Side (+17)
- 29. 🇦🇹 Austria 2023 Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar? (NEW)
- 30. 🇮🇹 Italy 2015 Il Volo – Grande Amore (-9)
- 31. 🇱🇻 Latvia 2023 Sudden Lights – Aijā (NEW)
- 32. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2015 Loïc Nottet – Rhythm Inside (-6)
- 33. 🇪🇸 Spain 2012 Pastora Soler – Quédate Conmigo (-22)
- 34. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2017 MARO – Saudade Saudade (-6)
- 35. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2017 Blanche – City Lights (-12)
- 36. 🇪🇸 Spain 2003 Beth – Dime (-28)
- 37. 🇫🇮 Finland 2006 Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (+14)
- 38. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2007 Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (+19)
- 39. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2017 Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (-9)
- 40. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2015 Måns Zelmerlöw – Heroes (-15)
- 41. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 2022 Sam Ryder – SPACE MAN (-27)
- 42. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2015 Elina Born & Stig Rästa – Goodbye to Yesterday (-13)
- 43. 🇸🇪 Sweden 1974 ABBA – Waterloo (-21)
- 44. 🇦🇹 Austria 2014 Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (-8)
- 45. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2023 Brunette – Future Lover (NEW)
- 46. 🇬🇷 Greece 2022 Amanda Tenfjord – Die Together (-15)
- 47. 🇩🇰 Denmark 2013 Emmelie de Forest – Only Teardrops (-4)
- 48. 🇬🇷 Greece 2001 Antique – (I Would) Die For You (-2)
- 49. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2014 Sanna Nielsen – Undo (+13)
- 50. 🇦🇺 Australia 2016 Dami Im – Sound of Silence (-12)
- 51. 🇹🇷 Türkiye 2010 maNga – We Could Be the Same (-17)
- 52. 🇷🇺 Russia 2016 Sergey Lazarev – You are the Only One (+9)
- 53. 🇫🇷 France 2023 La Zarra – Evidemment (NEW)
- 54. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2020 Daði Freyr – Think About Things (-1)
- 55. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2023 Luke Black – Samo mi se spava (NEW)
- 56. 🇱🇻 Latvia 2015 Aminata – Love Injected (-8)
- 57. 🇹🇷 Türkiye 2003 Setab Erener – Everyway That I Can (-15)
- 58. 🇪🇸 Spain 1995 Anabel Conde – Vuelve conmigo (-18)
- 59. 🇨🇿 Czechia 2023 Vesna – My Sister’s Crown (NEW)
- 60. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2021 Elena Tsagrinou – El Diablo (-23)
- 61. Serbia and Montenegro 2004 Željko Joksimović – Lane moje (-7)
- 62. 🇮🇹 Italy 2022 Mahmood & BLANCO – Brividi (-15)
- 63. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2022 Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (-24)
- 64. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 2022 Monika Liu – Senitmentai (-23)
- 65. 🇭🇺 Hungary 2018 AWS – Viszlát Nyár (+29)
- 66. 🇦🇺 Australia 2023 Voyager – Promise (NEW)
- 67. 🇧🇦 Bosnia 2006 Hari Mata Hari – Lejla (+6)
- 68. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2020 Gjon’s Tears – Répondez-moi (+7)
- 69. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2023 ALIKA – Bridges (NEW)
- 70. 🇩🇪 Germany 2010 Lena – Satellite (-10)
- 71. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2009 Urban Symphony – Rändajad (+6)
- 72. 🇹🇷 Türkiye 1997 Ethnic & Sebnem Paker – Dinle (-14)
- 73. 🇳🇴 Norway 2015 Mørland & Debra Scarlett – A Monster Like Me (-21)
- 74. 🇭🇷 Croatia 2011 Daria – Celebrate (+29)
- 75. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2020: Victoria – Tears Getting Sober (-19)
- 76. 🇮🇹 Italy 2017: Francesco Gabbani – Occidentali’s Karma (+7)
- 77. 🇳🇴 Norway 2013: Margaret Berger – I Feed You My Love (+1)
- 78. 🇪🇸 Spain 2014: Ruth Lorenzo – Dancing In The Rain (-45)
- 79. 🇹🇷 Türkiye 2009: Hadise – Düm Tek Tek (-10)
- 80. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2012: Ivi Adamou – La La Love (-45)
- 81. 🇪🇸 Spain 1973: Mocedades – Eres Tú (-22)
- 82. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2022: Andromache – Ela (-19)
- 83. 🇮🇹 Italy 2018: Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente (+1)
- 84. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 1973: Anne Marie David – Tu Te Reconnaîtras (+14)
- 85. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2016: Poli Genova – If Love Was A Crime (-17)
- 86. 🇬🇷 Greece 2008: Kalomira – Secret Combination (+13)
- 87. 🇨🇿 Czechia 2022: We Are Domi – Lights Off (-38)
- 88. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 2019: Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl – Sebi (-1)
- 89. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2004: Ruslana – Wild Dances (+2)
- 90. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 2023: Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song (NEW)
- 91. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 1965: France Gall – Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (-2)
- 92. 🇳🇱 The Netherlands 2014: The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (-20)
- 93. 🇳🇴 Norway 2020: Ulrikke – Attention (-19)
- 94. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 1988: Céline Dion – Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi (+12)
- 95. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2016: Iveta Mukuchyan – LoveWave (-30)
- 96. 🇫🇷 France 2022: Alvan & Ahez – Fulenn (-14)
- 97. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1996: Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit (-47)
- 98. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2023: Gustaph – Because of You (NEW)
- 99. 🇭🇷 Croatia 1999: Doris – Marija Magdalena (-9)
- 100. 🇮🇱 Israel 1983: Ofra Haza – Hi (+20)
- 101. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2019: Conan Osiris – Telemóveis (-8)
- 102. 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2019: Luca Hänni – She Got Me (-22)
- 103. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2017: Kristian Kostov – Beautiful Mess (-22)
- 104. 🇮🇱 Israel 2018: Netta – Toy (-18)
- 105. 🇫🇷 France 1991: Amina – Le Dernier qui a parlé (+2)
- 106. 🇮🇱 Israel 2007: Shiri Maimon – HaSheket SheNish’ar (-11)
- 107. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2021: Hurricane – Loco Loco (-36)
- 108. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2009: – Yohanna – Is It True (-12)
- 109. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1997: Katrina & the Waves – Love Shine a Light (-17)
- 110. 🇦🇱 Albania 2018: Eugent Bushpepa – Mall (-25)
- 111. 🇬🇷 Greece 2021: Stefania – Last Dance (+6)
- 112. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2011: – Eric Saade – Popular (-36)
- 113. Yugoslavia 1990: Tajci – Hajde da ludujemo (+6)
- 114. 🇩🇪 Germany 2023: Lord of the Lost – Blood and Glitter (NEW)
- 115. 🇮🇹 Italy 1992: Mia Martini – Rapsodia (+35)
- 116. 🇮🇪 Ireland 1987: Johnny Logan – Hold Me Now (+13)
- 117. 🇸🇲 San Marino 2021: Senhit ft Flo Rida – Adrenalina (-15)
- 118. 🇮🇹 Italy 2013: Marco Mengoni – L’Essenziale (-21)
- 119. 🇮🇪 Ireland 1993: Niamh Kavanagh – In Your Eyes (+24)
- 120. 🇦🇱 Albania 2022: Ronela Hajati – Sekret (-65)
- 121. 🇵🇱 Poland 2022: Ochman – River (-54)
- 122. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 2020: The Roop – On Fire (-11)
- 123. 🇪🇸 Spain 2007: D’Nash – I Love Mi Vida (NEW)
- 124. 🇬🇷 Greece 2013: Koza Mostra ft. Agathon Iakovidis – Alcohol is Free (+36)
- 125. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 2009: AySel and Arash – Always (+13)
- 126. 🇷🇺 Russia 2020: Little Big – Uno (+16)
- 127. 🇲🇩 Moldova 2022: Zdob si Zdub and Advahov Brothers – Trenuletul (-17)
- 128. 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 2012: Kaliopi – Crno I Belo (+23)
- 129. 🇹🇷 Türkiye 2008: Mor ve Ötesi – Deli (+12)
- 130. 🇷🇴 Romania 2022: WRS – Llamame (-64)
- 131. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2018: Claudia Pascoal – O Jardim (+6)
- 132. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2023: Mimicat – Ai Curacao (NEW)
- 133. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2021: Equinox – Bones (-8)
- 134. 🇮🇪 Ireland 1996: Eimear Quinn – The Voice (+5)
- 135. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2021: Victoria – Growing Up is Getting Old (-47)
- 136. 🇳🇴 Norway 2021: Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf a Banana (-31)
- 137. 🇷🇴 Romania 2021: Roxen – Amnesia (-6)
- 138. 🇫🇮 Finland 2014: Softengine – Something Better (+6)
- 139. 🇮🇱 Israel 1998: Dana International – Diva (-4)
- 140. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2008: Sirusho – Qele qele (+6)
- 141. 🇮🇹 Italy 1997: Jalisse – Fiumi di parole (-27)
- 142. 🇪🇦 Spain 1990: Azucar Moreno – Bandido (-34)
- 143. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2012: Željko Joksimović – Nije ljubav stvar (+5)
- 144. 🇬🇪 Georgia 2007: Sopho – Visionary Dream (-8)
- 145. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2022: Rosa Linn – Snap (-81)
- 146. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 2021: Efendi – Mata Hari (-46)
- 147. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 2013: Anouk – Birds (+24)
- 148. 🇦🇱 Albania 2019: Jonida Maliqi – Ktheju tokës (-27)
- 149. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2021: Daði Freyr – 10 years (-2)
- 150. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1998: Imaani – Where Are You Now (+25)
- 151. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1993: Sonia – Better the Devil You Know (+12)
- 152. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2018: Elina Nechayeva – La forza (+1)
- 153. 🇦🇱 Albania 2012: Rona Nishliu – Suus (-4)
- 154. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 2001: Nuša Derenda – Energy (+62)
- 155. 🇬🇷 Greece 2004: Sakis Rouvas – Shake It (+12)
- 156. 🇫🇷 France 1977: Marie Myriam – L’oiseau et l’enfant (+39)
- 157. 🇫🇷 France 2009: Patricia Kaas – Et s’il fallait le faire (-5)
- 158. 🇦🇺 Australia 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke – Zero Gravity (-28)
- 159. 🇮🇹 Italy 1984: Alice&Battiato – I treni di Tozeur (+7)
- 160. 🇭🇷 Croatia 1998: Danijela – Neka mi ne svane (+9)
- 161. 🇳🇴 Norway 2013: Carl Espen – Silent Storm (-35)
- 162. 🇭🇷 Croatia 2023: Let3 – Mama ŠČ! (NEW)
- 163. 🇬🇷 Greece 1991: Sophia Vossou – I anixi (+5)
- 164. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2009: Svetlana Loboda – Be My Valentine! (Anti-Crisis Girl) (+25)
- 165. 🇷🇺 Russia 2021: Manizha – Russian Woman (-50)
- 166. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2018: Mélovin – Under the Ladder (NEW)
- 167. 🇵🇱 Poland 2023: Blanka – Solo (NEW)
- 168. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2009: Inga & Anush – Jan Jan (-4)
- 169. 🇬🇷 Greece 2006: Anna Vissi – Everything (+26)
- 170. 🇷🇺 Russia 2007: Serebro – Song #1 (NEW)
- 171. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2000: Ines – Once in a Lifetime (+370)
- 172. 🇩🇪 Germany 2011: Lena – Taken by a Stranger (-54)
- 173. 🇸🇪 Sweden 1991: Carola – Fångad av en stormvind (+29)
- 174. 🇦🇱 Albania 2015: Elhaida Dani – I’m Alive (-47)
- 175. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2019: Tamta – Replay (-62)
- 176. 🇲🇹 Malta 2021: Destiny Chukunyere – Je me casse (-67)
- 177. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2004: Lena Philipsson – It Hurts (-12)
- 178. 🇱🇻 Latvia 2000: Brainstorm – My Star (+5)
- 179. 🇩🇰 Denmark 1963: Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann – Dansevise (+9)
- 180. 🇲🇰 Macedonia 2017: Jana Burceska – Dance Alone (+13)
- 181. 🇦🇱 Albania 2010: Juliana Pasha – It’s All About You (NEW)
- 182. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2006: Kate Ryan – Je t’adore (+26)
- 183. 🇳🇴 Norway 2021: TIX – Fallen Angel (-78)
- 184. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2020: Go_A – Solovey (-52)
- 185. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 2023: Monika Linkytė – Stay (NEW)
- 186. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2008: Ani Lorak – Shady Lady (-31)
- 187. 🇷🇴 Romania 2020: Roxen – Alcohol You (-26)
- 188. 🇲🇪 Montenegro 2015: Knez – Adio (-34)
- 189. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 2022: LPS – Disko (+60)
- 190. 🇷🇴 Romania 2010: Paula Seling & Ovi – Playing With Fire (+28)
- 191. 🇧🇪 Belgium 1986: Sandra Kim – J’aime la vie (NEW)
- 192. 🇷🇺 Russia 2000: Alsou – Solo (NEW)
- 193. 🇲🇩 Moldova 2023: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele Si Luna (NEW)
- 194. 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 2019: Tamara Todevska – Proud (+26)
- 195. 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 1972: Vicky Leandros – Après Toi (NEW)
- 196. 🇬🇪 Georgia 2016: Nika Kocharov & Young Georgian Lolitaz – Midnight Gold (-95)
- 197. 🇫🇷 France 2016: Amir – J’ai Cherché (-23)
- 198. 🇷🇸 Serbia 2008: Jelena Tomasevic – Oro (-21)
- 199.🇧🇬 Bulgaria 2007: Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov – Water (+28)
200. 🇩🇰 Denmark 2021: Fyr og Flamme – Øve Os På Hinanden (-4) - 201. 🇫🇮 Finland 2017: Norma John – Blackbird (+41)
- 202. 🇦🇲 Armenia 2020: Athena – Chains On You (NEW)
- 203. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2003: Urban Trad – Sanomi (-13)
204. 🇮🇹 Italy 1958: Domenico Modugno – Nel Blu dipinto di blu (+32) - 205. 🇱🇹 Lithuania 2021: The Roop – Discoteque (+18)
- 206. 🇩🇪 Germany 2013: Cascada – Glorious (-25)
- 207. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2006: Carola – Invincible (-10)
- 208. 🇬🇷 Greece 1993: Kaiti Garbi – Ellada Xora Tou Fotos (-52)
- 209. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2008: Charlotte Perelli – Hero (-29)
- 210. 🇪🇦 Spain 2019: Miki – La Venda (-86)
- 211. 🇮🇸 Iceland 1999: Selma – All Out Of Luck (-29)
- 212. 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2023: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart (NEW)
- 213. 🇫🇮 Finland 2022: The Rasmus – Jezebel (-8)
- 214. 🇬🇪 Georgia 2023: Iru – Echo (NEW)
- 215. 🇭🇺 Hungary 2017: Joci Pápai – Origo (-43)
- 216. 🇧🇪 Belgium 2021: Hooverphonic – The Wrong Place (+16)
- 217. 🇸🇰 Slovakia 2010: Kristina – Horehronie (-83)
- 218. 🇲🇪 Montenegro 2013: Who See – Igranka (+7)
- 219. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2022: Systur – Með hækkandi sól (-2)
- 220. 🇸🇪 Sweden 2018: Benjamin Ingrosso – Dance You Off (-87)
- 221. 🇬🇷 Greece 1995: Elina Konstantopoulou – Pia prosefchi (NEW)
- 222. 🇧🇦 Bosnia 2009: Regina – Bistra Voda (+24)
- 223. 🇮🇹 Italy 2016: Francesca Michielin – No Degree Of Separation (-61)
- 224. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 2011: Maja Keuc – No One (NEW)
- 225. 🇷🇺 Russia 2015: Polina Gagarina – A Million Voices (-25)
- 226. 🇮🇹 Italy 1990: Toto Cutugno – Insieme 1992 (NEW)
- 227. 🇬🇷 Greece 2018: Yianna Terzi – Oniro Mou (NEW)
- 228. 🇩🇪 Germany 2018: Michael Schulte – You Let Me Walk Alone (+6)
- 229. 🇦🇱 Albania 2023: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje (NEW)
- 230. 🇲🇩 Moldova 2021: Natalia Gordienko – Sugar (+1)
- 231. 🇩🇪 Germany 1975: Joy Fleming – Ein Lied Kann Eine Brücke Sein (-52)
- 232. 🇳🇱 Netherlands 1998: Edsilia Rombley – Hemel En Aarde (NEW)
- 233. 🇮🇸 Iceland 1997: Paul Oscar – Minn Hinsti Dans (-34)
- 234. 🇸🇪 Sweden 1996: One More Time – Den Vilda (-64)
- 235. 🇮🇱 Israel 2000: Ping Pong – Sa’me’akh (NEW)
- 236. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2012 : Ott Lepland – Kuula (-38)
- 237. 🇬🇷 Greece 2019: Katerine Duska – Better Love (-59)
- 238. 🇺🇦 Ukraine 2013: Zlata Ognevich – Gravity (-17)
- 239. 🇮🇱 Israel 1991: Duo Katz – Kan (NEW)
- 240. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2008: Vânia Fernandes – Senhora Do Mar (Negras Águas) (-83)
- 241. 🇩🇪 Germany 1979 : Dschinghis Khan – Dschinghis Khan (NEW)
- 242. 🇫🇮 Finland 2018: Saara Aalto – Monsters (+1)
- 243. 🇮🇪 Ireland 2022: Brooke Scullion – That’s Rich (-127)
- 244. 🇬🇷 Greece 2020: Stefania – Superg!rl (NEW)
- 245. 🇷🇺 Russia 2003: Tatu – Ne Ver’, Ne Bojsia (-100)
- 246. 🇬🇪 Georgia 2015: Nina Sublatti – Warrior (NEW)
- 247. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 2010: Safira – Drip Drop (-22)
- 248. 🇮🇪 Ireland 1994: Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan– Rock’n’roll Kids (NEW)
- 249. 🇮🇹 Italy 1964: Gigliola Cinquetti – Non Ho l’Étà (NEW)
- 250. 🇪🇪 Estonia 2022: Stefan – Hope (-74)
The countries with the most appearances on #ESC250
A total of fifty-two countries have taken part at the Eurovision Song Contest during its almost seventy years run. In this year’s #ESC250 voting, some countries have stood out, such as:
Greece: fourteen entries
Italy: sixteen entries
Sweden: thirteen entries
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Source: Songfestival.be
Iceland: OGAE Iceland calls on RÚV to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates!
Following the protests outside the headquarters of RÚV the past week, now OGAE Iceland calls on the Icelanding public broadcaster to withdraw from next year’s contest, in case Israel still participates.
A resolution to this effect was adopted by a large majority in a vote of members, which states that it is impossible to have the value of Eurovision on international relations. understanding and unity of people in light of Israel‘s participation in the contest. A total of 238 members took part in the voting, 169 in favour and 55 against.
At the same time, about 60 percent agree that Iceland should withdraw from the race if Israel participates. This is among the findings of an online survey conducted by percent from 17 to 21 December. More than 1,100 responded to the survey, which was sent to 2,200 individuals aged 18 and over in the percent survey group. The data are weighted according to gender, age and residence, as stated in the percent findings.
In the survey, 64 percent strongly agreed that Israel should be excluded from the race, and twelve percent strongly agreed. Eleven percent disagreed strongly and three percent disagreed. Ten percent said they neither agreed nor disagreed.
Screenshot from the Percent survey. The question was whether Israel would be barred from participating. The conclusion of those who took the stand.
Half of those polled said they strongly agreed that Iceland should withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates, and ten percent said they would rather agree.
22 percent strongly disagreed and six percent disagreed. 13 percent neither agreed nor disagreed.
Screenshot from the Percent survey. The question was asked whether Iceland should withdraw from the race if Israel were not barred from participating. The conclusion of those who took the stand.
Recently, the broadcaster received 9,000 signatures, calling on RÚV not to participate.
RÚV received 9,000 signatures on Monday
There have been loud calls for Israel to be excluded from next year’s Eurovision.
Earlier this month, the board of directors of the Society of Composers and Lyricists called on the National Broadcasting Service to boycott the competition if Israel is included.
Broadcaster Stefan Eiríksson said before that there would be no boycott of the contest.
On Monday, the broadcaster received a petition with roughly 9,000 signatures, demanding that Iceland make efforts to remove Israel from Eurovision. Stefan said:
“This is information that we take with us and communicate to our partners that people in this country are concerned about the situation,”
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Israel: “Fill your mouth with ice cubes and shut up” says Yizhar Cohen to Icelanders!
Yizhar Cohen, the first Israeli winner of Eurovision, responds harshly to Icelanders who have previously called for Israel’s exclusion from Eurovision 2024 through protests and petitions to the Icelandic broadcaster.
So far, no EBU member has called for Israel’s exclusion from the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, with Israel proceeding with its usual preparations to select the artist who will represent the country in Malmö in May. However, Israel’s participation in the competition remains a hot topic in Iceland.
We previously informed you of a protest by pro-Palestinian organizations in front of the headquarters of the Icelandic national television RÚV, in which protesters demand that the EBU excludes Israel from Eurovision 2024. They even gathered 9,500 signatures calling on RUV to leave Iceland in protest if Israel finally participates. Also, the association of composers and lyricists of the country, in an official announcement, calls on RUV to boycott Eurovision 2024 due to the Israeli participation.
The first Israeli winner in the Eurovision Song Contest, Yizhar Cohen, was asked to give his opinion on the protesters in Iceland. Yizhar Cohen was the winner of the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest with the now-classic “A Ba Ni Bi“, and his career has been on the rise ever since.
Invited to Channel 13, Cohen responded to Icelanders who express disapproval of Israel’s participation in a very firm manner by speaking in English so that he could be understood by all:
My dear fellow anti-Semitic “ice friends”. We know that you hate…sorry, that you dislike us. When the Eurovision took place in Tel Aviv, your group was hanging out with extremists Palestinians and supported terror against us. You know you are fighting for human rights for everybody in the globe, except for the human rights of Israelis and human rights of Jews, and that’s why you are anti-Semitic. So now you want to boycott us in Eurovision 2024. You are fed by so many lies and pro-Palestinian propaganda and you know completely nothing about us. You just shout, shout and shout. So I have an idea for you – maybe instead of bringing your political views in Eurovision, just bring a great song and win the contest? That’s the way that we’ll remember you. If not, you can continue keep barking as much as you want. I have a secret for you – we will stay here for another 50 thousand years, if you like it or not.
You have a lot of ice in Iceland, right? So, fill your mouths with ice cubes and shut up!
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