You see, #Eurovision was a shitshow this year because of the inclusion of a genocidal state in the contest, but I think we can say #Nemo did deserve his victory. Not only does his act sound amazing but the message behind it is powerful and of utmost necessity currently. https://youtu.be/0JqxpaJot2E
"Israeli officials hyped their country’s 5th place Eurovision finish as proof of quiet global grassroots support for their assault on Gaza. Now, they admit they manipulated the results through an international propaganda blitz"
"Ynet reported Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government publicity office invested in a targeted campaign to get votes not based on the song itself, but by appealing to pro-Zionist and Islamophobic views"
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) issued a statement to the press on Monday, saying they “regret that some delegations at the #Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmö didn’t respect the spirit of the rules and the competition both onsite and during their broadcasts.” This release does not appear on the Eurovision or EBU web sites.
“Some delegations.” “Spirit of the rules.” Suuuuuure.
Ein Regierungsratspräsident eines grossen Kantons behauptet einfach mal dass eine Organisation eines Musikwettbewerbs korrupt ist...ohne auch irgendeinen Beweis für diese absolute Fake News zu liefern.
Elle a osé le dire: Ségolène Royal fustige la "laideur, la vulgarité, la grossièreté, et l'exhibitionnisme" de l'Eurovision "sanctionné par la loi" (?) mais "diffusé à des millions d'enfants", selon l'ex-candidate PS à la présidentielle, qui sous-entend un amalgame digne de l'extrême-droite. Venant de quelqu'un qui cachetonne chez Hanouna...
With their song "Teresa & Maria," Ukraine's Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil received a total of 453 points, securing a third place in the Eurovision finals in Sweden's Malmo overnight on May 12.
Eden Golan displayed incredible bravery, singing her song flawlessly despite being surrounded by a sea of hate. She dedicated her participation to the hostages.
The EBU apparently didn’t allow the Israeli presenter to wear a yellow ribbon pin. Because reminding the world of the hostages, not just Israeli but of many nationalities, is “political.” Just like mourning the massacre at a music festival is “political,” so the original Israeli song lyrics were disqualified. The world is working hard and actively to promote a collective amnesia of the 7 October pogrom. It has been 219 days. #BringThemHome#BringThemHomeNow#Israel#Eurovision
Guardian reports #Eurovision lost almost a quarter of viewership in the UK this year compared to last. But note last year's show was organized in Liverpool, by the BBC.
Anyway, I'd love to see viewing figures in other countries as well; this should help prove the theory that #Israel got more points from the public thanks to other people boycotting it 🙃
#Israel was the #1 choice for people in 14 different countries?!! Bullshit, that has to be manufactured by troll armies & VPNs because there was nothing special about that song or performance.
Ukraine takes third place at Eurovision 2024 (kyivindependent.com)
With their song "Teresa & Maria," Ukraine's Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil received a total of 453 points, securing a third place in the Eurovision finals in Sweden's Malmo overnight on May 12.