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2019

For 2019, we’re off to Tel Aviv, Israel in May. 41 countries are in the running to win the 64th Eurovision Song Contest.

Bibi and Netta

Guess what Kan found down the back of a sofa?

To the surprise of nobody, fraught negotiation between broadcaster Kan and the Israeli Ministry of Finance have ended with everyone claiming victory. Eurovision remains...
Shekels

Israeli stalemate over Eurovision Song Contest funding

Israeli broadcaster IPBC (KAN) has one day left to pay a €12 Million security deposit to the European Broadcasting Union if it is to...
Decisions

Four cities to bid on Eurovision hosting

Four Israeli cities are in the running to host the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. In the coming weeks, each will submit details of their...

Israeli minister throws toys out of pram over Eurovision

Like every other Eurovision site, we're struggling to find much new to tell you about the next Contest. But that doesn't mean the Israeli...

Jerusalem Eurovision hosting remains in balance

With organisers warning fans not to book flights to Jerusalem, and thinly veiled warnings to those hoping to make political capital from the 2019...
Unlikely Uk Eurovision stars

Here’s who (probably) WON’T be singing for the UK at Eurovision

It's that time of the year - Post-Eurovision Depression (PED) sets in. We fans amuse ourselves with unfettered speculation around who might (or might...

Eurovision organisers: Don’t book anything yet

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have warned fans against booking hotels or flights for next year's contest, as websites offer travel packages for late May...

Dutch comedian slammed for Netta sketch

Israel’s ambassador to The Netherlands has filed a formal complaint following a Dutch comedian’s TV spoof of its winning Eurovision song. Aviv Shir-On states...
Pais Jerusalem Arena

Start bookmarking Jerusalem hotels for Eurovision 2019

When Netta picked up her trophy on Saturday evening, she told the audience that she'd see them next year in Jerusalem. This morning, the...