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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as it turns 70 with a Vienna extravaganza

The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with political tensions hanging over the musical extravaganza

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BBC reveals new host for Eurovision semi-final coverage

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Eurovision crisis: Protesters in Serbia urge boycott of contest over Israel's participation

"United by Music"? “A Eurovision without Israel would mean defending the ideals that this event proclaims,” a statement by the protest organizers said.

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Serbian protesters demand nation quit Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Dozens of protesters have rallied outside the Serbian state RTS broadcaster demanding that the Balkan country pull out of this year’s contest

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Eurovision 2026: What time is tonight’s semi-final and how to watch

The 70th song contest is taking place this week, including the second semi-final ahead of the grand final on Saturday

The Independent UK

Drug use in England spikes during World Cup football matches and Eurovision, study finds

Cocaine, ketamine and MDMA use was linked to summer heatwaves, sporting events and bank holidays

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Drug use in England spikes during heatwaves and big sports events, research finds

Project that tested traces of illicit drugs in wastewater also found higher use during Eurovision song contest

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Eurovision crisis: Slovenia to broadcast films about Palestine instead of this year's Eurovision

Slovenia joins Ireland and Spain in not broadcasting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after a decision to boycott the live event over Israel’s participation.

Euronews

European country refusing to air Eurovision Song Contest in latest boycott

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Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest

Ireland and Spain will also not broadcast Eurovision after decision to boycott live event over Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

Boy George Joins San Marino For Eurovision As UK Entry Faces Brutal 'Boring' Backlash

Boy George's surprise performance with San Marino's Senhit at the London Eurovision Party captivated fans, while the UK's 2026 entry, Look Mum No Computer, sparked mixed reactions ahead of the main event.

International Business Times UK

Paloma Faith among 1,100 artists and cultural workers urging Eurovision boycott

Campaign group No Music For Genocide said Israel should be banned from participating in the contest because of the ongoing conflict with Palestine.

Evening Standard

Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack, Sigur Rós, Mogwai and more sign open letter asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating in Eurovision 2026

"We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be complicit"

Louder

Eurovision crisis: Massive Attack, Kneecap and Sigur Rós call on fans to boycott over Israel

Celebrated musicians including Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, and many more have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in protest of Israel’s participation.

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Look Mum No Computer makes candid admission at live Eurovision performance

The UK’s Eurovision entry said he would be doing the song contest ‘my own way and hoping for the best’

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Eurovision star warns against toxic talent shows treating contestants like currency

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Look Mum No Computer announces birth of baby ahead of Eurovision

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UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer congratulated after birth of baby

The musician, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take part in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in a few weeks.

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Sam Ryder hits out at talent shows that ‘use’ contestants: ‘Can you look at yourself in the mirror?’

Eurovision star, 36, is a mentor on Channel 4’s new singing show

The Independent UK

Eurovision Song Contest star ‘signs up for Strictly Come Dancing 2026’

Strictly’s first reported signing comes amid a huge shake-up behind-the-scenes

The Independent UK

Delta Goodrem aims to channel Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John for Eurovision glory

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, who is representing Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, says she believes in the power of music

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Scott Mills shows in jeopardy after BBC sacking – from Eurovision to Race Across the World

The Radio 2 presenter had several projects in the works when his sudden exit was announced

Evening Standard

Sara Cox says she’s no longer afraid to ‘crumple egos’ as she replaces Scott Mills for Eurovision coverage

The Radio 2 presenter has grown more confident in expressing her opinions later in life after years of self-doubt rooted in childhood bullying

Guitar World

“Björn and I met and discussed what it could look like. It had to be shiny and sparkling”: How a Swedish luthier used by Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton created the iconic ABBA star guitar

Meet Göran Malmberg, maker of the ultimate glam-rock axe that Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA walked on the Eurovision stage with in 1974

Evening Standard

Scott Mills’ Eurovision replacement revealed after BBC exit

The sacked star would traditionally have fronted commentary for the semi-finals of the annual song contest, which this year takes place in Austria

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