French-Israeli Eurovision 2016 Contestant Releases New Video in Memory of October 7 Victims

French-Israeli Eurovision 2016 Contestant Releases New Video in Memory of October 7 Victims

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amir, the French-Israeli singer who represented France at Eurovision 2016, released a new video this morning for his song "Supernova," written in memory of the victims of the Nova Festival in the October 7 massacre.  The October 7 massacre claimed many victims in Israeli society and dragged the country into a prolonged war, the consequences of which are still evident a year later. Despite waves of hatred and antisemitism, many artists worldwide, both Israeli and foreign, expressed support for Israel and its pain. Some took initiative and released songs in memory of the victims. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amir's Tribute: "Supernova" Amir Haddad, the French-Israeli singer who represented France at Eurovision 2016 and finished sixth, is one of those artists. In September, he released a song called "Supernova" (named after the Nova festival) in memory of the victims of the massacre at the party. This morning, he released the official video for the song, which was filmed recently. The Song...
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Germany’s Eurovision HoD: “Eurovision 2024 events were disturbing and shocking”

Germany’s Eurovision HoD: “Eurovision 2024 events were disturbing and shocking”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German Head of Delegation describes the atmosphere during Eurovision 2024 as nothing less than disturbing and shocking, contradicting the competition's core values that aim to unite through music. In a candid interview, Alexandra Wolfslast, the German head of delegation, shed light on the unsettling dynamics at Eurovision 2024, where political tensions overshadowed the music. “We really felt it during the preparations for the Grand Final. It was really shocking to me,” she stated, reflecting on the atmosphere that permeated the event." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wolfslast emphasized the impact of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, particularly following Israel's participation amid the backdrop of the terror organisation Hamas's conflict. “Eurovision is always political, even if we say it isn’t,” she noted, highlighting a significant shift in the contest's traditionally celebratory spirit. This year, she observed a stark contrast in artists' behavior compared to previous editions. “Normally when artists come to the green room, everybody is applauding them, and all of...
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