Eurovision Boycott Over Israel
Multiple artists, including Massive Attack, IDLES, Kneecap, Paul Weller, and Sigur Rós, are leading calls for a boycott of Eurovision concerning Israel.
April 2026
Over 1,000 artists sign open letter boycotting Eurovision
The No Music for Genocide campaign released an open letter signed by over 1,000 artists, including Massive Attack, IDLES, and Kneecap. The letter calls for Israel to be banned from the Eurovision contest scheduled for Vienna next month.
Source ↗Musicians call for Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation
Massive Attack, Kneecap, Brian Eno, Sigur Rós, Nadine Shah, Mogwai, and Hot Chip signed an open letter. The letter called for a boycott of Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation. The letter specifically asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to ban the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
Source ↗Campaign groups advocate boycott of Eurovision for Palestine
Campaign groups No Music For Genocide and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic & Cultural Boycott of Israel called for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest. They protested the event due to Israel's involvement.
Source ↗Artists call for Eurovision boycott over Israel
Paul Weller, IDLES, Massive Attack, Paloma Faith, Kneecap, Primal Scream, and Sigur Rós led over 1000 artists to call for a No Music For Genocide boycott concerning Israel.
Source ↗May 2026
70th Eurovision Song Contest scheduled despite boycotts
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is anticipated to take place in May. Organizers face calls for a boycott due to Israel's situation in Gaza. Israel is expected to participate in the contest.
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