Drama in Europe: EBU Releases New Mandatory Code of Conduct

Drama in Europe: EBU Releases New Mandatory Code of Conduct

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Course correction: Following Eurovision 2024 scandals, the EBU issued a code of conduct to protect contestants' environment, mandatory for all participants in the production. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has today released an official document titled "Code of Conduct for Welfare Protection" on its website. This document comes in response to complaints from contestants and various television networks about improper conduct by various officials during Eurovision 2024. The incident involving Joost Klein, the Dutch representative, who was disqualified on the final night following an incident with a photographer during the second semi-final, is particularly memorable. However, the document addresses numerous complaints, including those from Slovenia. Moreover, these dramatic changes seem to directly address the many incidents directed at the Israeli delegation and Israel's representative, Eden Golan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The document states: "The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) continues to grow as the world’s largest and most celebrated entertainment show, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers globally. As part of its...
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Vote: Voting Opens for the Eurovision Fans Awards 2024!

Vote: Voting Opens for the Eurovision Fans Awards 2024!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Fans Awards 2024 voting is now open! Discover which artists are nominated in each category! Full details are below. Before the Eurovision 2024 season in Malmö concludes, the official Eurovision website has launched its annual Fans Awards survey. This year, the survey features 12 categories aimed at honoring Eurovision artists from the past season. Everyone is invited to vote and make their voices heard! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The voting for the Eurovision Fans Awards 2024 opened today and will remain active until Friday, December 13, at 10:00 AM CET. Fans can cast their votes through the official Eurovision app. The full results will be revealed on December 31 via the official Eurovision YouTube channel.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Eurovision Song Contest‎‏ (@‏‎eurovision‎‏)‎‏     Eurovision Awards 2024 Categories:   Artistic Vision 2024 Bambie Thug Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil Slimane Nemo Vocal Powerhouse 2024 Nemo ISAAK Gåte Iolanda Miss Congeniality 2024 "A pleasure to have in class" Windows95man Marcus & Martinus Angelina Mango Baby Lasagna Onstage Ensemble 2024 Marina Satti 5MIINUST x Puuluup LADANIVA Nebulossa Luscious Locks 2024 MEGARA Nebulossa TEYA DORA Silvester Belt Style Icon 2024 Bambie...
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Moldova: Song Submission Window Opens for the National Selection

Moldova: Song Submission Window Opens for the National Selection

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moldova's national broadcaster has opened the song submission window for the Eurovision national selection "Selecția Națională 2025", scheduled for late February. Ten contestants will compete to represent the country at Eurovision 2025. Moldova's national broadcaster, TRM, announced yesterday (Monday) the opening of the song submission window for the local Eurovision selection "Selecția Națională 2025". A few days ago, Moldova confirmed its participation in the competition, and now the details of the country's song selection process are being revealed. Those interested in submitting a song for the selection can do so through the provided link. The submission window will remain open until December 27. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Submission Process and Timeline Between December 28, 2024, and January 15, 2025, a professional committee will convene to evaluate the submitted songs. The evaluation will be based on professional criteria, and singers found suitable will be invited to live auditions, which will take place between January 15 and February 5, 2025. After...
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Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest – Part 2

Ahead of Their Time: Eurovision Songs That Proved Their Power Outside the Contest – Part 2

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of Their Time - A Journey Following the Great Eurovision Songs That Conquered Millions Outside the Contest - Part 2 Every year, a vast array of songs graces the Eurovision stage, each carrying the hope of captivating hearts and claiming the coveted first place. While many fade into obscurity immediately after the competition, some songs manage to transcend the boundaries of time and stage. Often, it's the songs that didn't win first place or even come close to the top that resonate with the audience and find their place in collective memory. These are the songs that sound different, new, and perhaps too strange for the moment they first appeared - but over the years, they reveal their full beauty and fill radio stations and hearts anew. In Part I of the series, we delved into several memorable songs throughout the contest's history. In this article, we'll continue our journey into the past to those songs that...
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Serbia: 222 Songs Submitted for Eurovision 2025 National Selection!

Serbia: 222 Songs Submitted for Eurovision 2025 National Selection!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The producers of Serbia's "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", the national Eurovision selection, have revealed the number of songs submitted for the competition, from which 28 will participate in the national final. The producers of the Serbian Eurovision national selection "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025", Olivera Kovačević, and the music editor Uroš Marković, disclosed that many well-known Serbian artists have submitted songs for the competition. They anticipate a challenging task in selecting 28 contestants for the national final, following the closure of the song submission window on November 10th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Record-Breaking Submissions and Popularity The duo appeared on a local television program, where they discussed the preparations for the national selection: "The national selection is becoming more and more popular every year. Last year's final was watched by 1,750,000 people on television and another 450,000 on YouTube. In total, that's more than two million people," says Marković. According to him, the national selection offers contestants a great chance for exposure...
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Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

Israel: European Broadcasting Union Opposes New Law by the Israeli Government

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an unusual move, the European Broadcasting Union responds to a bill from the Israeli government that threatens the independence of the Israeli national broadcaster, which could lead to Israel's removal from Eurovision competitions. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), responsible for the Eurovision Song Contest, has come out against a proposed law that threatens to place the budget of the Israeli national broadcaster, Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, under the budget of the State of Israel. This would effectively give the government the ability to intervene in and cut the budget, with cuts subject to government discontent. This is currently not possible, as the broadcaster is separate from the government and is not affected by changes it makes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a statement issued by the EBU, it was noted: "We are deeply concerned about the proposed legislation from the Israeli government that would allow them to change or cancel items in...
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Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

Israel’s Eurovision 2024 Representative Eden Golan to Perform at Massive Hanukkah Show; “Next”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Eurovision star and "The Next Star" winner, will perform at the "Next" show alongside top local artists. This unique event features a 360-degree stage and spectacular pyrotechnics, promising to amaze the audience. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024 who finished fifth in Malmö with the song "Hurricane", will make her first appearance before a large Israeli audience at the "Next" show. Eden, who gained international recognition for her successful performance, joins Israel's top artists including Osher Cohen, Eli Yatzpan, Dana International (Eurovision 1998 winner), Nasrin Kadri, Omer Adam, Idan Raichel, Ran Danker, Sarit Hadad, and more. This festive performance will take place during the upcoming Hanukkah and will serve as another springboard for Eden Golan's local career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Revolutionary 360-Degree Performance Experience "Next" is a revolutionary and exceptionally large-scale show where singers, dancers, stand-up comedians, and pyrotechnic artists perform on a 360-degree stage, creating an unprecedented musical...
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Israel: Eden Golan to Perform Alongside International Stars in the United States!

Israel: Eden Golan to Perform Alongside International Stars in the United States!

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan will perform at an anti-antisemitism event in the United States, to be held in Washington D.C. Who are the big names from the global entertainment industry that will perform alongside her? The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an American pro-Israel lobby, is hosting its annual event honoring heroes who have taken a stand against antisemitism. This year's event will take place on November 18 in Washington, D.C. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, whose song has become one of the anthems of recent times in Israel, will perform at the event alongside big names such as Ben Stiller, Sia, and Scooter Braun, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra of the United States. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Star-Studded Lineup: Ben Stiller, Scooter Braun, and Sia The event will be hosted by Jewish actor and comedian Ben Stiller, who has expressed support for the families of hostages throughout the war and criticized the actions of...
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Serbia Extends Deadline for Eurovision 2025 National Selection Submissions

Serbia Extends Deadline for Eurovision 2025 National Selection Submissions

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Serbian national broadcaster RTS has extended the deadline for song submissions for "Pesma za Evroviziju 2025", its selection competition for Eurovision 2025. Serbia's national broadcaster RTS has announced an extension to the submission deadline for their Eurovision 2025 national selection, "Pesma Za Evroviziju 2025". This news comes after Serbia confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Extended Submission Period RTS has extended the deadline for song submissions from November 1st to November 10th. The submission window originally opened in July when Serbia confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025. While RTS did not provide a specific reason for the extension, a similar extension occurred last year for "Pesma za Evroviziju 2024". Competition Structure and Dates "Pesma za Evroviziju '25" will consist of two semi-finals and a final: First Semi-Final: February 25, 2025 Second Semi-Final: February 27, 2025 Final: March 1, 2025 The competition will be held at RTS Studio...
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Spain’s Musical Journey and the Challenges of the Catalan Language at Eurovision

Spain’s Musical Journey and the Challenges of the Catalan Language at Eurovision

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Catalan Language at Eurovision: A Journey of Experimentation and Challenges in the International Music Competition - From Spain's Victory Year, Through the Small Principality of Andorra, to New Opportunities at the Benidorm Fest. The Eurovision Song Contest is an excellent platform to showcase diverse cultures in many languages. Spain, during its more than sixty years of participation, has taken few risks in terms of language, using only Spanish in most of its songs. The only exceptions were the use of English in the song "Say Yay!" performed by Barei in Sweden in 2016 and the inclusion of some French with José Vélez in 1978 in his song "Bailemos un vals", but nothing beyond that. Over the years, there have been attempts to bring Catalan or Galician to Eurovision, but for various reasons, they have not succeeded. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Suppression of Catalan Culture in Spain Spain is not as homogeneous a country as commonly thought, and...
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