Category: Israel

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision winner, Netta Barzilai, reveals how her life has changed since October 7th, the hypocrisy from the Eurovision production, and the transition to creating music for the Israeli audience. Last Sunday, an interview with Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai aired on Roni Kuban's podcast "The Light at the End." The podcast is an original production of Beit Avi Chai. In the interview, the singer revealed why she was hurt by the Eurovision 2024 production, why she chose to create songs focusing on the Israeli audience, and the powerful experience of performing for evacuees from Kibbutz Be'eri, which lost a tenth of its residents to murder and had 31 members kidnapped. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netta Barzilai: Challenges as an Israeli Artist On October 7th, Netta was scheduled to perform in Yarkon Park alongside international star Bruno Mars. The show was canceled early that day with Hamas's attack. The singer halted her planned performances and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: Following her impressive achievement at Eurovision 2024, Eden Golan releases a new song: "Older". Eden Golan, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, has released her latest single - "Older". The English-language track, was co-written and composed by Golan herself alongside Victoria ‘Ryann’ Zaro, Sarah Solovay, Ido Zmishlany & Stav Beger. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Song Details and Production The music video for "Older" was directed by Ofir Peretz, who previously worked on Golan's Eurovision hit "Hurricane". Choreography for the new release was crafted by Avihai Haham, who collaborated with Eden during her Eurovision journey. Lyrical Themes and Inspiration Golan reveals that "Older" delves into the challenges and obstacles individuals face during their youth, particularly as children when they have little control over their circumstances. Despite their tender age, these difficulties play a crucial role in shaping each person's future.The song explores how such hardships can force children to mature prematurely, addressing the concept of growing up too...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to perform at the UN headquarters during a memorial ceremony for the events of October 7th. She will sing "October Rain," which was disqualified by the EBU from Eurovision. What wasn’t suitable for Eurovision may find a fitting place at the United Nations. Eden Golan, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2024, is set to participate in a memorial ceremony marking one year since the October 7 massacre at the UN headquarters in New York City. Golan is expected to perform the song that stirred controversy in Europe and even jeopardized Israel's participation in the Eurovision contest, "October Rain". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Journey from Disqualification to International Stage For those who may not remember, "October Rain," written by Keren Peles and Avi Ohayon, along with producer Stav Beger (co-writer and producer of "Toy," the Eurovision 2018 winner), reached the final selection stage for Eurovision 2024....

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan, Israel's representative, receives "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" after facing hostility at Eurovision 2024. Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, has been awarded the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award" through a crowdfunding initiative by Swedish citizens. This comes in response to the challenging atmosphere surrounding Israel's participation in the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was one of the most challenging editions in the competition's history, particularly regarding Israel's participation. Competing artists and various media outlets spoke out against Israel's particiaption and Eden Golan specifically, with incidents occurring in the "Bubble" and numerous protests taking place. While the Swedish public awarded Israel 12 points, the jury did not give Israel any points. In response, two Swedish citizens, Dan Katz and Daniel Schatz, initiated a fundraising campaign that raised approximately 215,000 Swedish kronor (about 19,000 euro) from Swedish citizens to present Eden Golan with the "Swedish People's Eurovision Award." The...