Norway: Gåte confirms Eurovision participation!
The winners of MGP 2024, Gåte confirmed their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 regardless of the presence of Israel. We must remind our readers that the Norwegian group opposed Israeli participation. Furthermore, Gåte said that letting Israel participate could be a reason not to participate in the competition.
Gåte had mentioned before their victory at MGP 2024 that they would need some time to consider whether they would accept to represent their country in Malmö, due to the EBU’s decision to allow Israel to participate. Following their victory and after taking a time to reflect, Gåte announced their decision to participate in the Eurovision song contest, despite the participation of Israel.
When asked if it was a difficult decision, the band answered:
It’s not difficult now that it’s taken, but we spent a lot of time and thoroughly discussed how we can use our voices in this crisis that the world is experiencing, and with Eurovision as an arena now, said guitarist Magnus.
Gåte will use their participation in Eurovision to highlight everything that is happening in Gaza, while calling for an end to hostilities.
The group insists that it is against Israel’s participation in the competition, calling it problematic.
We have spoken about this in the past and we still stand by the fact that we find it problematic for Israel to participate as it is now and that we ask the EBU to make arrangements so that it is a safe, healthy and worthy event for all who will participate.
The Head of Norway’s delegation to Eurovision, Stig Karslen says he supports the band in their decision to express their views during the competition. Regarding the security issues raised, Norwegian Public Television will send questions to both the EBU and public broadcaster SVT.
Source: NRK
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