The 68th version of the song contest, which is always billed as non-political, is taking place against the backdrop of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza
A child sits on a sign, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest , in Malmo , Sweden May 4, 2024. TT News Agency/Johan Nilsson/via REUTERS/ File PhotoEurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the “Turquoise Carpet” amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel ’s participation.
Much focus is expected to be on Israeli contestant Eden Golan, when she performs her song “Hurricane” in the second semi-final on Thursday, with bookmakers placing the entry among the top 10 to win the competition. Israel agreed to modify the lyrics of its original song “October Rain", which the EBU said made reference to the Oct. 7 Hamas onslaught.
Sweden’s Loreen won the 2023 competition in Liverpool, northern England, with her song “Tattoo", granting the Nordic country an automatic entry into next Saturday’s grand final.
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