Tali Golergant, the Israeli singer who represented Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024, reveals surprising details about her participation in the contest during the complex year.

Tali Golergant, Luxembourg’s representative at the last Eurovision with the song “Fighter“, opened up about her unique experience as an Israeli singer in the recent competition. She shared insights about the challenges she faced, including the hate she received, her strategies for maintaining mental health, and the heightened security measures and tension among artists behind the scenes.




Security Measures and Identity Protection

Golergant explained that the security at Eurovision 2024 was extraordinarily strict. She mentioned that her main concern was ensuring the safety of all participants, including the audience. The intense security protocols even restricted her father, who had accreditation, from entering certain areas. Golergant shared that she had a bodyguard throughout the event, something she described as an unimaginable experience for her.

To maintain her privacy and safety, she revealed that she used a fake name during the competition. Friends referred to her as “Sophie,” and she avoided wearing anything associated with Eurovision or her role in the competition. She recounted an amusing but stressful moment when a friend from New York recognized her and called out her real name, prompting her bodyguard to correct them and reinforce her alias.

Tensions and Coping Strategies

Golergant also discussed the backstage atmosphere, describing it as tense. Despite the challenges, she approached the situation with a focus on peace and enjoyment. She admitted that being empathetic made her sensitive to negativity, which is why she avoided social media platforms like Twitter. While her record label opened an account for voting purposes, she chose to shield herself from potential emotional harm by steering clear of online interactions.




Handling Controversies and Representing Luxembourg

Regarding her Israeli background, Golergant acknowledged receiving significant hate. Due to the absence of Eden Golan, at pre-Eurovision events, she found herself answering politically charged questions directed at her instead of the Israeli representative. She emphasized that her responses were authentic and reflected her genuine beliefs, which helped diffuse some of the tension.

Golergant expressed immense pride in representing Luxembourg, highlighting the importance of showcasing the country’s culture on the Eurovision stage. She stressed that the competition’s primary goal is to unite people, celebrate diverse cultures, and create connections through music.

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Tali – Who Are You?

Tali Golergant is a 24-year-old Israeli singer and songwriter, born to an Israeli mother and a Jewish father from Peru. During her childhood, she and her family moved between countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Luxembourg, where they settled due to her father’s work.

She began studying music at the age of 6 when she started playing the piano, and at 10, she began vocal training. After finishing high school, she moved to New York, where she studied music and theater with the aspiration of succeeding in the big city.




Luxembourg in Eurovision 2024

“Fighter” is the name of the song performed by Tali, who was chosen to represent Luxembourg after winning the local Eurovision pre-selection. Luxembourg advanced to the grand final after securing fifth place in the first semi-final with 117 points, and in the grand final, they finished in 13th place with 103 points.

Luxembourg returned to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 after a 31-year absence and achieved significant success.

Source: Mysteries of the EuroVerse.

Eurovision 2025: This will be Luxembourg’s 39th participation in Eurovision. Luxembourg joined the competition in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won it five times over the years. Luxembourg’s last victory was at Eurovision 1983 with the song “Si la vie est cadeau” performed by singer Corinne Hermès. In 2024, Luxembourg returned to the competition after a 31-year absence.