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Now playing Next Culture news BBC urged to drop Olly Alexander from Eurovision after Israel comments The UK entrant for next year's Eurovision endorsed a statement by an LGBTQ+ “direct action” pressure group accusing Israel of genocide. Now, several groups are demanding the BBC drop Olly Alexander. 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Boycott Eurovision? Backlash as Israel approved for 2024 Song Contest "'United by the music' or united by committing a genocide?" Eurovision faces backlash after Israel approved for 2024 participation. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news France's Zoe Clauzure triumphs at Junior Eurovision Song Contest France has won the junior version of the Eurovision song contest with Zoe Clauzure and her song 'Coeur'. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Swedish city of Malmö chosen to host It’s official: Malmö will host Eurovision 2024, with the three live shows taking place on 7, 9 and 11 May. 07/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision Grand Final to mix pop and politics with glitzy united show Ten acts from each semi-final have qualified along with last year’s winner Ukraine and the Big Five countries who fund Eurovision - France, Germany, the UK, Spain and Italy. 13/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Who is stand out Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham? While the 'Game of Thrones' and 'Ted Lasso' star is already popular in some circles, it's likely that her star turn hosting the Eurovision Song Contest will propel her to further fame. 12/05/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Ten more countries qualify for the Eurovision song contest final A good night for Sweden and a bad night for Ireland as 10 out of 15 countries qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. 10/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Quiz: How well do you really know Eurovision? In this quiz, we'll put your knowledge of Eurovision to the test with a mix of fun and challenging questions that cover everything from past winners to iconic performances and more. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news The most eye-catching outfits in the history of Eurovision Take a look at some of the most outstanding / outlandish fashion choices of the last 64 Eurovision Song Contests. 04/05/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Irish Eurovision act fires creative director after anti-trans posts Irish Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth have cut ties with their creative director over anti-trans tweets 26/04/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news The Beatles go Ukrainian ahead of Eurovision The statues of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr have been draped with white Vyshyvankas in Liverpool, ahead of Eurovision 2023 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history A look back on the day ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, and the continent's hearts. 06/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision excitement heats up as UK announce Mae Muller as entrant Mae Muller will represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with only Sweden and Portugal yet to reveal their song and artist choices 09/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Eurovision is coming - Here’s how to secure tickets The 2023 Eurovision spectacular is to be held in the UK city of Liverpool on 13 May and it’s been announced tickets will go on sale on 7 March. Here’s a guide on how to snap them up 02/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Euroviews. Liverpool collects 'keys' to host Eurovision song contest Culture Liverpool is providing an exclusive look behind the scenes as it plans and prepares to host Europe's largest live music event. 31/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in new Kalush Orchestra music video The winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, Kalush Orchestra, presented a new music video for their track “Shchedryi vechir”, featuring a surprise appearance from the muscle man himself Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12/01/2023