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‘We are not the arena to solve a Middle East conflict’: Sweden braced for a politically charged Eurovision

Israel’s inclusion in the lineup while war rages in Gaza may lead to the most controversial contest ever

The Guardian - UK

IBC Announces Eight Accelerator Media Innovation Challenges

The Accelerator Program at IBC2024 will also include a “Special Incubator Project”

TV Tech

Sweden Prepares For High Security Eurovision With Gaza Spotlight

The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel's participation during its ongoing war with Hamas.

International Business Times

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Eurovision mirrors how countries see one another. That’s why I can’t watch Israel take part

No amount of mental gymnastics can justify allowing its inclusion while a humanitarian catastrophe goes on in Gaza, says journalist Jeffrey Ingold

The Guardian - UK

Israel Eurovision entry given green light after changing controversial 'October Rain' lyrics

October Rain was thought to reference the Hamas attacks on Israel which would have broken rules on political neutrality

Evening Standard

Israel to compete at Eurovision song contest after changing lyrics to its entry

Song amended after organisers banned entry for seeming references to 7 October attacks, which broke rules on political neutrality

The Guardian - UK

Israel Threatens Eurovision Pull-out If Entry Vetoed

Israel on Sunday warned that it may withdraw from this year's Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

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Israel should have a voice at Eurovision, says president amid row over lyrics

Isaac Herzog said ‘haters try to drive us off every stage’ as lyrics to October Rain scrutinised by organisers

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Eurovision song under ‘scrutiny’ for alleged Hamas attack reference

Organisers considering if lyrics breach non-political rules a week after giving Israel all-clear to participate

The Guardian - UK

SMPTE, EBU, ETC Publish Report On AI In Media

The report offers a technical introduction and discusses how AI and ML are affecting media

TV Tech

The Midlands Boxing Takeover Is Presented By GBM Sports As “ICE BREAKER.”

GBM Sports Promoter Izzy Asif is hoping to build on his incredible breakthrough year.

Zenger

Israel can participate in Eurovision

In anticipation of the EBU's decision, 400 Hollywood professionals penned a letter voicing their support for Israel

Salon

Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians

Political figures pen angry letter to Eurovision organisers saying Israel should be excluded for its war in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

EBU launches Eurovision Sport, a free streaming platform for sports

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched Eurovision Sport, a streaming platform offering live sports broadcasting and coverage of various events.

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The Guardian - UK

Swedish music stars call for Israel Eurovision ban over Gaza

Open letter signed by more than 1,000 musicians from 2024 host country follows petition from artists in Finland and Iceland

The Guardian - UK

Finnish and Icelandic artists call for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,400 Finland-based artists sign petition for Israel to be excluded from contest over alleged war crimes in Gaza

The Independent UK

Finnish musicians call for Israel boycott at Eurovision 2024

Tensions over Israel’s participation in this year’s Song Contest grow amid further calls to ban them from the competition over Gaza conflict

Zenger

EBU Super Lightweight Champion Adam Azim Aims For World Title By 2024

Azim sets sights on Teofimo Lopez and Devin Haney as potential opponents

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The National (Scotland)

Boycott demands over Israel inclusion in Eurovision Song Contest

ICELANDIC musicians have demanded the country boycotts the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s involvement.

Evening Standard

Musicians in Iceland call for Israel to be excluded from 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Russia was banned from competing in 2022 following its invasion of Ukraine

Zenger

Adam Azim Dominates Franck Petitjean, Aims To Become World Champion

Azim's dominant performance leads to a victory over Petitjean as he sets his sights on a world title

Zenger

Adam Azim Aims To Make Boxing History With Early European Title Win

The 21-year-old English boxer seeks to become the first to win an EBU title in just his eleventh professional fight.

TV Tech

Amsterdam Canal Cruises To Chart IP-In-Media Course At IBC 2023

Industry groups have organized six one-hour cruises during which IP standards will be explored

Manchester Evening News

Swedish city to host Eurovision Song Contest 2024 unveiled

The Swedish city was chosen after singer-songwriter Loreen clinched victory during the singing competition in Liverpool this year for a second time with her power ballad Tattoo

Bristol Post

Host city for Eurovision 2024 is announced

Sweden won this year's event and will host next year

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