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No EBU Member Officially Complained About Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2024!

November 6, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was officially revealed that complaints from various sources against the conduct of the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024 were unfounded, and no official complaint was filed against it with the European Broadcasting Union. Last night, in a quiet but highly significant move, it was officially disclosed that not a single complaint was filed against the Israeli delegation at Eurovision 2024. As a reminder, the participation of Eden Golan, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2024, and her delegation in the competition, provoked numerous reactions from journalists and complaints from various contestants that escalated to threats of withdrawal from the competition. This revelation was made by the head of the contest's reference group, Bakel Walden, in an interview with a fan podcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Walden explained the decision to accept Israel into Eurovision 2024 simply, emphasizing that as long as the Israeli national broadcaster meets all the rules, it can participate. Walden stated that despite...

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

November 4, 2024 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(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...

Israel: “HaKokhav HaBa” to Air on November 10th

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" will premiere next Sunday, November 10th. The winner of the show will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa" is set to air next Sunday, November 10th, with the broadcast of the first audition episode. Filming of the audition episodes began in early October, and well-known artists who may surprise us during the season came to audition for the show. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season will again include Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi. The winner of the 11th season of "HaKokhav HaBa" will represent Israel at Eurovision 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Collaboration Between 'Kan' and 'Keshet' On July 23rd, we revealed that the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) and the commercial TV Broadcaster 'Keshet' agreed to continue their collaboration for Eurovision 2025. The agreement allows for the...

Israel: Auditions Continue for “HaKokhav HaBa” with Well-Known Artists

October 31, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The auditions for "HaKokhav HaBa" for Eurovision are ongoing, with more renowned artists trying their luck in the competition. Among them: Hamsa band, Ron Buhnik, Anna Timofei, and more... The reality show "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2025" has already begun filming its 11th season. This program will select Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, and after a complex Eurovision year that ended with satisfactory results, expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, bringing with them extensive and diverse experience, ensuring a competition no less fascinating and challenging than the previous season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Familiar Faces and New Contenders We have already reported on several well-known singers and artists who have come to the auditions with the goal of reaching Switzerland, and now we can report on several additional artists who have joined the competition! Hamsa...

Israel: Noa Kirel and Eden Golan Nominated For TikTok’s “Artist of the Year” Award

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel's Eurovision representatives from the past two years, Noa Kirel and Eden Golan, are nominated for the "Artist of the Year" award at the first-ever TikTok Israel Awards ceremony. For the first time in Israel, on November 11th, the official TikTok Awards ceremony will take place. The event will honor selected content creators with awards in 10 different categories. Among the nominees for the "Artist of the Year" award is Noa Kirel, Israel's representative and third-place winner at Eurovision 2023, alongside Eden Golan, Israel's representative and fifth-place winner at Eurovision 2024. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The nomination of both singers for this award is reasonable since both artists achieved great success in Europe and, more importantly, brought significant honor to Israel, in Eurovision and after it. Additionally, both singers have been actively promoting their music careers through the TikTok app, including a collaboration between them. Alongside Noa and Eden, three other candidates will compete...

Israel: Surprising Contestants of “HaKokhav HaBa” Who Made It to the Auditions!

October 29, 2024November 3, 2024 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In November, the program "HaKokhav HaBa" will air, in which Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. Several intriguing artists are expected to compete in the show in an attempt to represent Israel at the upcoming Eurovision. The reality show "HaKochav HaBa 2025" has kicked off with the start of filming its 11th season. Through this program, Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025 will be selected, and expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the season. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, who bring a wealth of diverse experience, ensuring a captivating and challenging competition just as in the previous season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moran Aharoni Moran Aharoni is a singer-songwriter who participated in the fourth season of the television program "Kochav Nolad." After about 14 years, she took part in...

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

October 29, 2024October 30, 2024 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(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...

Israel: HaKokhav Haba Set to Premiere for Eurovision 2025 in November

October 10, 2024November 3, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This morning, filming began for the new season of 'Hakochav Haba' (The Next Star), Israel's national selection show for Eurovision 2025. The show will air on Keshet 12 in November. The reality show "Hakokhav Haba" (The Next Star) for Eurovision 2025 kicked off today (Thursday) with the start of filming for its 11th season. This program will select Israel's representative for Eurovision 2025, and expectations are high. The beloved hosts Assi Azar and Rotem Sela will once again lead the show. The judging panel for this season includes Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hason, Ran Danker, and Itay Levi, bringing a wide and diverse range of experience that promises a fascinating and challenging competition, no less than the previous season. Filming began this morning with the audition stage, in front of a live audience at Neve Ilan Studios. The new season is expected to start airing in November, and we promise to continue providing you with...

MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision Contestants and National Finalists Among Nominees

October 9, 2024October 25, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discover the Eurovision and national final contestants nominated for regional awards at the 2024 MTV EMA ceremony. Learn about these talented singers and their remarkable journeys in the article. Voting for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) has opened, revealing nominees in various categories. Among the contenders are several singers from recent Eurovision Song Contests and national selections. Let's explore these artists and their history with the awards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Contestants in the Spotlight Switzerland's Nemo, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has earned their first nomination in the "Best Swiss Act" category. Nemo's victory with "The Code" marked Switzerland's third Eurovision win. Slimane, who represented France at Eurovision 2024 and finished fourth with "Mon Amour," receives his second consecutive nomination for "Best French Act. "The "Best Italian Act" category features two Eurovision representatives: Angelina Mango, Italy's Eurovision 2024 entry, who finished seventh. Mahmood, a two-time Eurovision contestant who placed second in 2019 with "Soldi" and sixth in...

Eden Golan Performs “October Rain” at UN for October 7th Anniversary

October 8, 2024February 26, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision 2024 representative, performed "October Rain" at the UN memorial for the one-year anniversary of October 7th. The song was disqualified by the EBU before its new version, "Hurricane," was approved. Yesterday, as part of the memorial events marking one year since the October 7th massacre, Eden Golan, Israel's representative at Eurovision 2024, performed at the remembrance ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. She sang "October Rain," the song that was originally intended to represent Israel at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö but was disqualified by the European Broadcasting Union. As you may recall, this song formed the basis for "Hurricane," which was eventually approved by the EBU for the competition and with which Eden finished fifth for Israel in the last Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eden Golan: From Eurovision to UN - A Symbol of Israeli Resilience At the UN memorial ceremony, Eden paid tribute to...