Eurovision

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics

The track, previously titled 'October Rain', originally seemed to reference the October 7 attacks

Israel to compete at Eurovision 2024 after changing controversial lyrics

Their song was previously titled 'October Rain', which seemed to reference the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks

Israel requests to change the lyrics to its controversial Eurovision entry

The event's organisers have been "scrutinising" the song for potential references to the October 7 Hamas attacks

Olly Alexander shares new solo single and Eurovision entry ‘Dizzy’

The singer will represent the UK at the 2024 song contest, taking place in Malmö, Sweden

Israeli president says it is “important” the country is allowed to enter this year’s Eurovision

"This is also a statement because there are haters who try to drive us off every stage"

Israel threatens to withdraw from Eurovision with song under “scrutiny” for alleged Hamas attack reference

The Israeli entry, titled 'October Rain', includes the line: "They were all good children, each one of them"

Sharon Osbourne, Gene Simmons, Boy George sign letter supporting Israel being allowed in Eurovision 2024

It comes following over 2,400 artists across Sweden and Finland calling for Israel to be banned from the competition

Israel selects Eurovision 2024 entry amidst calls for boycott

Many have called for the country to be banned from the contest due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

Spanish Prime Minister defends country’s Eurovision song after claims it’s “anti-women”

Pedro Sanchez said that Spain's entry, 'Zorra', is a "fun song, which breaks stereotypes"

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander announces details of UK Eurovision single ‘Dizzy’

He previously described the song as "something you can dance to"
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