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The organisers behind the Eurovision Music Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have introduced that they’re investigating an âincidentâ involving finalist Joost, who’s representing the Netherlands.
âWe’re presently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He won’t be rehearsing till additional discover,â a spokesperson mentioned.
âNow we have no additional remark at the moment and can replace sooner or later.â
The information comes after Joost was heard pushing for Israelâs contestant Eden Golan to reply a query about her participation, amid her nationâs battle with Hamas, throughout a press convention after the second semi-final on Thursday.
The present operating order exhibits that Joost is scheduled to carry out proper earlier than Golan on Saturday 11 Might.
Additional protests are anticipated to happen after Israel certified as one of many 26 nations competing on this yrâs closing.
Forward of the second semi-final on 9 Might, 1000’s of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets in Malmö, Sweden, the place this yrâs contest is being held, to protest in opposition to Israelâs participation.
Swedish authorities have ramped up safety and are bracing for doable unrest when the ultimate takes place this Saturday.
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On the Eurovision web site, he’s described as âa candy and nice particular person, he’s a little bit of a shy nerd throughout the daytime, however when he places on his uniform, the notorious defunct working system T-shirt and denim hotpants combo, he transforms right into a superman!â
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They’ll compete within the grand closing in Malmo, Sweden, on Saturday 11 Might, the place they’re up in opposition to delegates from Croatia (Child Lasagna), Eire (Bambie Thug), Italy (Angelina Mango) and the UK (Olly Alexander).
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Professional-Palestine protests in opposition to Israelâs entry in Eurovision have solely served as a reminder why the track contest and politics donât combine, writes Paul Clements:
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EBU investigating âincidentâ involving Netherlands delegate Joost
The Netherlands’ Eurovision Music Contest act Joost Klein has been stopped from rehearsing by organisers over an âincidentâ.
Getting into with the âEuropapaâ, a tribute to his late mother and father, the 26-year-old Dutch rapper and singer certified on the semi-final on Thursday night in Malmo Enviornment, Sweden.
He was solely seen briefly at rehearsals on Friday throughout the flag parade earlier than he missed performing his observe.
An announcement from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to the PA information company mentioned: âWe’re presently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He won’t be rehearsing till additional discover.
âNow we have no additional remark at the moment and can replace sooner or later.â
On Thursday at a press convention, Klein informed Israeli act Eden Golan she ought to reply a query on whether or not she is comprising the protection of different contestants at Eurovision.
A journalist requested Golan: âHave you ever ever thought that by being right here you carry danger and hazard for different contributors and public?â
When Golan was informed by the moderator that she didn’t should reply the query, Klein chimed in, saying: âWhy not?â
Golan mentioned: âI feel we’re all right here for one cause, and one cause solely, and the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) is taking all security precautions to make this a protected and and united place for everybody, and so I feel it is protected for everybody and we would not be right here (if not).â
The Israeli act additionally mentioned she was âoverwhelmed with feelingsâ and that she was âtremendous excited to go on stage as soon as extra, and share … my love with everybodyâ.
Earlier, when Klein was requested if his track can unite individuals by music, he replied: âI feel that is a superb query for the EBU.â
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âWe’re presently investigating an incident that was reported to us involving the Dutch artist. He won’t be rehearsing till additional discover. Now we have no additional remark at the moment and can replace sooner or later.â < a Eurovision spokesperson.
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Rishi Sunak slams protests and boycott calls over Israelâs Eurovision look
An estimated 10,000 to 12,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched by means of Malmo, the place the competition is being held, on Thursday.
Extra marches are deliberate for the ultimate itself on Saturday whereas there have additionally been requires artists to boycott this yrâs closing over Israelâs battle in opposition to Hamas in Gaza, which has seen extra the 34,000 Palestinians killed.
No 10 mentioned: âThe Prime Minister thinks that these protests are mistaken. And so the scenes youâve seen have been outrageous.
âSimply as we share the deep concern over the humanitarian disaster in Gaza⊠in terms of this debate round Eurovision and these protests, we’re extremely conscious of the Israelis and likewise Jewish individuals all over the world, who love Eurovision and their emotions of seeing this within the aftermath of what was an atrocious terror assault, and whereas hostages are nonetheless being held by Hamas. He would urge individuals to think about this when repeating these unfair requires boycott.â
Kate Devlin10 Might 2024 13:46
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