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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