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Eurovision 2026 Divides Fans With Wild Song About The Differences Between Australia & Austria

While Aussies will have to wait for Delta Goodrem to perform in Semi-Final Two, our country got a special shoutout during the interval act.

Pedestrian.tv

Israel booed at Eurovision semi-final with 'stop the genocide' chants as singer given strict formal warning

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, 28, was told off by Eurovision bosses over his interaction with fans

Evening Standard

Eurovision kicks off in Vienna as five broadcasters boycott contest over Israel

As the Eurovision Song Contest marks its 70th anniversary with the first semi-final in Vienna on Tuesday evening, Europe’s biggest live television music event is unfolding under the shadow of an unprecedented political boycott over Israel’s war in Gaza.

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Portugal’s Eurovision 2026 entry Bandidos do Cante share ‘the one thing people should know about us’

Portuguese band explore the idea of ‘saudade’ in their song ‘Rosa’

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026: Running order for tonight’s final and which countries are competing

UK’s Look Mum No Computer will be competing against favourites including Finland, Greece and Australia

The Independent UK

How to watch Eurovision Song Contest 2026 semi-final 1 — Free Streams, Release Date & TV Schedule

15 countries go head-to-head in the first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as Vienna plays host to the popular musical competition.

TechRadar

Fire up the Furby synth! Meet UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer at his mind-boggling music museum

Sam Battle is a retro audio tech obsessive. Our writer gets a tour of his museum just as he plays his prized exhibit: a 1,000-oscillators-strong Megadrone!

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Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion

National broadcaster RTÉ accused of antisemitism for decision to screen satirical 1996 Eurovision episode in boycott of contest

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2026 boycott explained as countries and broadcasters pull out over Israel's war in Gaza

Five countries who are Eurovision’s biggest financial contributors are refusing to take part this year

Evening Standard

RTE using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

The broadcaster is boycotting Eurovision and will show an episode of Father Ted in its place.

Evening Standard

Finland’s Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen on the ‘sad’ meaning behind their Eurovision 2026 song

Finnish duo open up about the ‘deep and sad’ meaning behind their original song

The Independent UK

Ireland ditches Eurovision final broadcast in boycott over Israel participation

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The Independent UK

‘Ya Ya Ya!’ Meet Jonas Lovv, the rock singer representing Norway at Eurovision 2026

Norwegian singer is hoping to impress the public and judges with his full-throttle rock song ‘Ya Ya Ya’

The Independent UK

Ireland to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision as it boycotts song contest over Israel

Irish broadcaster RTE 2 will air ‘A Song For Europe’, the classic sitcom’s Eurovision-themed episode

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Euronews

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: The most streamed entries of all time and the people’s winners

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026 live: Bulgaria wins nail-biting final as Israel comes second and UK comes dead last

Bulgaria’s DARA wins with her song ‘Bangaranga’, while Israel landed in a close second place for the second year running

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First Time Watching Eurovision? Here Are 7 Pro Tips You Should Know Before Joining The Madness

Nobody sings worse than Norway.

The Independent UK

Eurovision song competition starts with the first semifinal after boycott over Israel

The Eurovision Song Contest is starting in Vienna with tensions simmering over Israel's participation

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The Guardian - UK

Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins

Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the fore

The Independent UK

Graham Norton hails UK Eurovision entry as ‘different from anything we’ve ever entered’

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The Independent UK

Eurovision 2026 UK entry ‘a great choice’ says host Graham Norton ahead of this weekend’s competition

The 63-year-old Irish broadcaster is set to return to lead the UK’s broadcast later this week

Evening Standard

Graham Norton says UK’s Eurovision entry is ‘really great choice’

The Irish broadcaster has hosted the UK coverage of the song contest since 2009.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer says run-up to Eurovision ‘a lot of work’

The YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Vienna, Austria later this week.

Evening Standard

RTE to air Father Ted Eurovision episode as it boycotts song contest

Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to compete in or broadcast the competition, while the Netherlands and Iceland have refused to send acts.

Evening Standard

Look Mum No Computer says people can express opinions about Israel at Eurovision

Israel’s entry, Noam Bettan, will take part in Tuesday’s semi-final, despite protests because of its action in Gaza.

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