Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision

Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Who’s Boycotting Eurovision?

Eurovision is getting a lot smaller. As of December 11, five countries have bowed out from competing in next year’s contest ...
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Israeli Eurovision star Noa Kirel says: ‘To boycott Israel is antisemitism’

An Israeli Eurovision act has slammed countries boycotting the contest (Picture: AP Photo/ Martin Meissner) An Israeli ...

Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation

Broadcasters in Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia told contest organizer the European Broadcasting Union last week ...

Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia say they won't take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel was ...

Eurovision 2026: Full List of Countries Boycotting Contest

The announcements followed a meeting where several countries urged Israel’s exclusion over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participation

Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia said they were pulling out of the contest after organizers decided to allow ...
Crikey

Eurovision is meant to be apolitical. This year is very different

As a fifth country joins a boycott due to Israel's participation, Australia remains committed to celebrating Eurovision's ...