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Inside Russia’s revamped answer to Eurovision as winner crowned in night of glitter and geopolitics

Duc Phuc's song ‘Phu Dong Thien Vuong’ won with a heady mix of pop, rap and dubstep

The Independent UK

Photos from Russia's Intervision song contest created after exclusion from Eurovision

Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc won the inaugural Intervision song contest in Moscow taking home 30 million rubles, approximately $360,000 U.S. dollars.

The Independent UK

Russia's USSR-era Rival To 'Decadent' Eurovision Born Anew

With artists from more than 20 countries and ambitions for a billion-plus viewers, Russia on Saturday revived its Intervision song contest, which Moscow hopes will compete with a "decadent" Eurovision.

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Intervision: Russia’s bid to rival Eurovision song contest – but with more conservative values

If you were to read this: “Unity through music: top artists from across the globe come together on one stage to inspire and unite millions” you could be forgiven for thinking it’s an advertising blurb for next year’s Eurovision. But it isn’t. On the contrary, it’s the slogan for this…

The Conversation

China, India and Belarus line up for Russia’s rival version of Eurovision

Intervision promises to be lighter on sequins and heavier on patriotic ballads than its European counterpart

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel

France and Australia have signalled that they will not withdraw over Israel’s possible presence at next year's Eurovision Song Contest, even as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to intensify.

Euronews

Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

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BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

The Independent UK

Will a boycott over Israel divide the Eurovision Song Contest?

Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Slovania have said they will not participate in the competition if Israel does.

Al Jazeera

Voices: I’m a fan, but it’s time the UK pulled out of Eurovision

COMMENT: As Spain becomes the first of the ‘Big Five’ backers to say it will boycott the song contest if Israel is allowed to participate, Pablo O’Hana says the BBC should follow suit

The Independent UK

SBS resists calls to join EU boycott of Eurovision 2026 if Israel allowed to compete

Israeli media had reported nation had been asked to step aside or compete under a neutral symbol due to controversies over Gaza war

The Guardian - AU

It's official: Spain to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

Spain becomes the first country among the 'Big Five', the five largest contributors to Eurovision, to formalise its withdrawal from the contest if Israel does not withdraw.

Euronews

One of Eurovision’s ‘Big Five’ announces it will boycott contest if Israel competes

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The Independent UK

Spain first of Eurovision ‘big five’ to say it will boycott event if Israel participates

Head of state broadcaster says it is ‘impossible to look the other way’ over Israel’s actions in Gaza

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The Independent UK

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

Evening Standard

BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson urges BBC to join Eurovision boycott

CULTURE Secretary Angus Robertson has urged the BBC to join a boycott of Eurovision over its inclusion of Israel

The Fashion Central

Celine Dion’s Team Responds to Rumors Over Eurovision Appearance

Celine Dion’s team shuts down speculation about her Eurovision return while fans wonder about her health and celebrate her lasting legacy.

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Netherlands Joins Ireland In Threatening Eurovision Boycott If Israel Participates

Slovenia, Spain and Iceland have also expressed concerns over Israel’s inclusion in the international singing contest.

The Independent UK

Another country threatens Eurovision boycott over Israel participation

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Euronews

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

The National (Scotland)

BBC urged to join Eurovision boycott calls against Israel

The BBC has been urged to join Irish broadcaster RTE and Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO in boycotting Eurovision if Israel is involved.

The National (Scotland)

Former Eurovision winner calls for UK to quit over Israel's participation

THE UK should withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, the songwriter behind the UK’s 1960s winning song has said ...

Euronews

'Unconscionable': Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates

“Unconscionable given the loss of lives in Gaza”: Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates, Irish broadcaster RTE announces.

Al Jazeera

Ireland won’t participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel does: Broadcaster

RTE says participating would be ‘unconscionable’ as a result of Israel’s war on Gaza and the ‘appalling loss of lives’.

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