Category: ISRAEL

STV set conditions for Sweden’s Eurovision 2026 participation

Sweden has no intention to withdraw from Eurovision, as long as certain conditions are met. In light of the ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, Swedish broadcaster SVT have said that they have no intentions to withdraw from Eurovision in 2026 if Israel is particiapting; However, they have said that their […]

Spain votes to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has voted to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 in Vienna if Israel is allowed to participate, escalating a fast-moving crisis for the 70th edition. The decision passed RTVE’s board by 10 votes to 4, with one abstention, and includes not broadcasting the show should Israel remain in the line-up. A growing bloc […]

CD&V Party call on Belgium to withdraw from Eurovision 2026

CD&V urges Belgium to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. Flemish Christian-democratic political party in Belgium, CD&V, have called on the Flemish government, and Belgium’s broadcasters VRT and RTBF, to withdraw from next years Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation. Consistency is key Flemish Parliament member Gilles Bultinck believes that Israel no longer […]

RTÉ confirm Ireland will withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel is participating

RTÉ have confirmed that if Israel participates in Eurovision 2026, Ireland will not. The Irish broadcaster has confirmed that the country will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is also participating. Ireland now become the fourth country thus far to talk about possible withdrawal from Eurovision 2026 in the event of Israel’s participation, after […]

Minister of Culture calls for Spain to withdraw from Eurovision

Minister of Culture calls on Spain to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest next year. The Minister of Culture for Spain, Ernest Uratsun, has called on his country to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 if Israel will participate. This echoes similar sentiments made by the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in May. In an interview with breakfast […]

Eden Golan’s First Rehearsal of “Hurricane” at Eurovision 2024

Israel’s representative Eden Golan took the stage at Eurovision 2024 with her power-ballad “Hurricane.” Eden, a 20-year-old singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and dancer, secured her place at Eurovision by winning Israel’s talent show HaKokhav HaBa (‘The Next Star’) in February. The staging for Israel’s performance featured a prominent circular prop, illuminated with neon lights and […]

Eurovision 2024: Israel’s alternate entry rejected

On Wednesday, Israeli media outlet Ynet revealed that the song “Dance Forever” submitted by the delegation to the competition organisers had been rejected on the grounds that its content was deemed political, in breach of the rules of the music competition. The song is said to refer to the Hamas attack on the Nova Music […]

Eden Golan to represent Israel at Eurovision 2024

Eden Golan has earned the right to Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö. Israeli broadcaster KAN revealed their artist through talent contest HaKokhav HaBa, hosted in the Neve Ilan Communications Center by Assi Azar and Rotem Sela. Eden Golan won the contest over the following finalist: Dor Shirmon Mika Moshe Or Cohen The […]

Noa Kirel gives phenomen-phenomen-phenomenal first rehearsal!

The Unicorn has arrived! Noa Kirel and her dancers have wowed us all with their first rehearsal. The Israeli singer has shown Europe (and Australia) just how much of a superstar she is, as she has got her Eurovision journey in Liverpool off to a great start with her first rehearsal. @eurovision We DEFINITELY saw […]

Alon Livné confirmed as costume designer for Noa Kirel and her backing dancers

Alon Livné has been confirmed as the costume designer for Noa Kirel and her backing dancers. The well known designer will be designing the outfits that Noa Kirel and her five backing dancers will be wearing on the Eurovision 2023 stage, as well as their outfits for the opening ceremony, among other events. Working with […]

ISRAEL Calling — Full Show Available to View Now!

The incredible experience of Israel calling is now available for all to stream and enjoy! 50 years since Israel’s debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, Isreal Calling returned once again to Tel Aviv on Monday April 3rd! Eurovision 1999 hosts Dafna Dekel, and Sigal Shachmon presented an unforgettable Eurovision celebration in Hangar 11, at Tel […]

ISRAEL Called and this years Eurovisions artists answered!

Israel welcomed this years Eurovision artists to an a amazing show in Tel Aviv! A phenomenal Green Carpet event and Welcome Gala took place last Sunday evening to welcome the Eurovisions artists to Israel. Given the green, climate friendly theme of this years events, the artists were invited to plant trees in Israel’s new Eurovisions […]

ISRAEL CALLING 2023: Line Up Revealed & Tickets Now On Sale!

50 years since Israel’s debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, Isreal Calling returns once again, taking place in Tel Aviv on Monday April 3rd! Eurovision 1999 hosts Dafna Dekel, and Sigal Shachmon will present an unforgettable Eurovision celebration in Hangar 11, at Tel Aviv Port (the venue of the 2019 Euroclub). The show will include […]

A Femininal Unicorn: Noa Kirel release Israel Eurovision 2023

Almost 8 months after being announced, Noa Kirel has released “Unicorn” which will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool. The song was premiered in a special broadcaster in Israeli broadcaster KAN’s main channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wbdKmM3bQ Who is Noa Kirel? Noa Kirel is a 21 year old singer, dancer, TV presenter and model born in Ra’anana, Israel. […]

Noa Kirel to sing “Unicorn” at Eurovision 2023

It has been confirmed that Noa Kirel will be singing “Unicorn” at Eurovision 2023. The news has been confirmed by Israeli broadcaster KAN on their social media and by Ran Boker, a journalist for Isrsaeli news website, Ynet. The song has been written by Noa herself, alongside DJ Yinon Yahel, Mai Sfadia and Doron Madali who […]

Israel 2023: a songwriting bandcamp to compose the Israeli song

Several weeks ago, we learnt who will be the first artist to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. It’s the pop star Noa Kirel from Israel. Whereas we know the artist, we don’t know the song she will present to the contest. That’s why the artist’s team decided to organize a songwriting bandcamp.  It […]

“Diva” composer Szvika Pick has passed away aged 72

Israeli singer, songwriter and composer, Szvika Pick, has passed away at aged 72. Szvika, best known to Eurovision fans as being the composer of Israel’s winning song from 1998 has passed away. His funeral was set to take place yesterday at Ramat Hasharon Cemetery in Tel Aviv. He leaves behind five children – three sons […]

It’s official! Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023

After being initially confirmed as Israel’s Eurovision 2023 representative on July 11th, just one day later, Noa was quick to shut this down, stating that her Eurovision participation was still a “maybe”. Now, it seems we have another confirmation of Noa’s Eurovision 2023 participation, and this time, it’s for real! Speaking in a press conference […]

Israel artist NOT decided? Noa Kirel says Eurovision participation is a “maybe”

People thinking July was too early for an artist reveal might still be correct! Israeli singer Noa Kirel has said her Eurovision 2023 participation is still a “maybe” despite being announced as Israel’s artist by broadcaster Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/KAN) yesterday. Speaking in an interview with 103 FM’s Raz Shechnik, the 21-year-old distanced herself from […]

Noa Kirel to represent Israel at Eurovision 2023

We’re less than 2 months removed from the final of Eurovision 2022, but that hasn’t stopped Israel from selecting their artist fro next year’s contest! Israeli broadcaster Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/KAN) have announced that Noa Kirel will represent Israel at Eurovision 2023. The decision was made by a professional committee who had discussed 78 names […]

Eurovision 2023: Israel to chose its representative through internal selection

Last month, Israel confirmed its participation for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The national broadcaster KAN have now announced that they have already started their preparations. Next year, Israel’s representative will be chosen via an internal selection, with a nine member professional commitee. We will get more information about this soon. KAN is getting ready […]

Eurovision 2022: Michael Ben David will be performing live in Turin

It has been confirmed that Michael Ben David will be performing live in Turin at Eurovision 2022. Back in mid-April, Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2022 was in jeopardy due to an ongoing strike at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. But now, Israeli broadcaster KAN and Israeli security agency Shin Bet have come to an […]

Israeli participation in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in doubt

The Israeli singer Michael Ben David was set to perform his song “I.M” during the second semifinal on May 12th on the Turin stage, but due to an ongoing strike at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Michael might not be able to attend, KAN warns. The Israeli broadcaster stated in a tweet that their […]

Israel: Michael Ben David releases revamped version of “I.M”

Michael Ben David has released the revamped version of his Eurovision 2022 entry “I.M” which will represent Israel at the contest in Turin. While lyrically the song hasn’t changed much, the revamp adds new instrumental elements that make the song have an increased ethnic sound.  Michael Ben David earned the right to represent Israel after […]

One More Step Closer to the Israel’s Eurovision 2022 Entry!

Who will represent Israel in Eurovision 2022? There is one last step left to determine Israel’s Eurovision 2022 representative! Israel, one of the most successful countries of recent years, announced that they would determine the Eurovision 2022 representative with the X Factor 2022. Tension was always high in the competition, which lasted about four months. […]

Turkish Fans New Hope In Eurovision lies in Israel!

Turkey left Eurovision in 2013 due to the voting system. Although there were rumors that they would return, TRT flatly denied this. Turkish Fans longing for Eurovision was somewhat relieved when Turkish singer Serhat represented San Marino in 2016 and 2019.   Israel decided to choose its 2022 representative with the world famous “X Factor” […]

The X Factor Israel begins search for 2022 Eurovision artist!

X Factor Israel

The search for the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2022 kicked into gear tonight, with the start of the new season of The X Factor Israel. The current season is titled X Factor for Eurovision, and its debut episode saw the beginning of the audition stage, in front of the five judges: Aviv Geffen, Margalit Tzan’ani, Ran Danker, […]

Shiri Maimon and her “Girls” team up for new single release

Shiri Maimon has teamed up with Israeli singer Echo and Russian-Israeli singer-songwriter Ania Bukstein for the release of “Girls”. The song is available on Youtube and all major streaming platforms. “Girls”, which has been produced by Yarden “Jordi” Peleg, talks about female empowerment, as they sing “All the girls get up… come on girls get up…” […]

130 submissions received for Israel’s Eurovision 2022 entry

More than 130 songs are competing for Israel’s Eurovision 2022 entry About 130 songs are competing in the process of becoming the Israeli song for Eurovision 2022.  The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation confirms to EuroMix that about 130 songs were submitted to the committee that will select the eight songs that will perform in the final […]

Listen to Eden Alene’s new song “Lakum”

Following a few relatively quiet months, Eden Alene, Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2021, released her first song following the contest. The new, fully Hebrew tune is titled “Lakum” (“Waking Up”) and comes with a spacy animated video. Watch it below: On the laid-back, R&B-infused track, Eden waves goodbye to a partner who was dragging her […]

“The X Factor Israel” premieres on the first week of October

The X Factor Israel premieres this fall on channel Reshet 13, which means we are close to finding out the Israeli candidates competing for a place at the Eurovision stage next year. This reality television music competition is going to be used as the Israeli national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. According to EuroMix, […]

“Moustache” is the new release of Little Big featuring Netta

Little Big, the Russian band that was going to represent Russia in The Eurovision Song Contest 2020, has released a new song titled “Moustache” in collaboration with the winner of The Eurovision Song Contest 2018 Netta, who won representing Israel. About the lyrics: The music created by Lubim Homchuk, Viktor Sibrinin and the lyrics of […]

The X Factor Israel on its Road to…Eurovision Song Contest 2022

We can give you the list of contestants auditioned for the “X Factor for Eurovision”. Among the contestants: Sapir Saban, Adi Cohen and Liron Lev, Shimi Tavori, Shalva Barti, Inbal Bibi, Maya Simantov, Ido Bey and Tzuki and many others. Four filming days have taken place for the “X Factor for Eurovision” program since the […]

Israel will not participate in Junior Eurovision 2021

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC) has confirmed to Eurofestivales that Israel will not be participating in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021, due to take place in Paris on December 19th. Yuval Fisher, Spokesperson for Israel in Junior Eurovision has said that Israeli broadcaster is prioritising Eurovision, and that they are putting all of their […]

Simon Cowell will no longer help choosing Israel’s next Eurovision act!

A few months ago, it was announced that the next season of The X Factor Israel will choose the next Israeli representative for Eurovision. Initially Simon Cowell, creator of the contest’s format, was announced as one of the judges, however now it has been announced he will no longer serve as a judge on the […]

Princess party! Eden Alene and Alicja Szemplińska release songs for Disney project

Tell me, Eurovoxxers, now when did you last let your heart decide? OK, weird question, I know, but I’m only asking it because the Walt Disney Company has decided to hire the services of two Eurovision princesses. Eden Alene and Alicja Szemplińska have both contributed their voices – at their own will, not because some […]

Spotlight on: Israel

Artist Profile Artist: Eden Alene Date of Birth: 7 May 2000 Hometown: Jerusalem, Israel Selection Method: Internal Selection Song: Set Me Free Composer: Amit Mordechai, Ido Netzer, Noam Zlatin, Ron Carmi Producer: Amit Mordechai, Ido Netzer, Noam Zlatin Eurovision Result: 17th Place Eden Alene is an Israeli singer. In 2017, Alene was a contestant in the third season of the […]

Eurovision 2021 day 2: Israel first rehearsal: Eden Alene “Set Me Free”

Eden Alene has been set free and is ready for her first rehearsal in the Ahoy Arena. Dressed in white and black sparkles, Eden is joined on stage by five backing dancers, all in keeping with the colour scheme. As for the backdrop… one word: neon! Eden and her dancers stand out on stage amidst […]

Watch Eden Alene perform “Set Me Free” and more in surprise live set

Eden Alene, the Israeli representative for Eurovision 2021, has kept relatively silent during the pre-contest season, as far as preview performances are concerned. But now that silence has been broken, as Eden set free a surprise live set (me free [sorry for the puns, I’ll stop now]). The four-song concert was performed in front of […]

Eden Alene appears in OGAE Israel event ahead of Eurovision 2021

With the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 only a few weeks away, Israeli representative Eden Alene received a hero’s welcome at an event held by the local OGAE chapter. During the event in Tel Aviv, Eden answered questions from the Israeli branch of the international fan club network, which also presented her with an honorary lifetime […]

WATCH: Eden Alene reveals final “Set Me Free” version for Eurovision 2021

After many months of changes, delays, leaks and everything in between, the wait is finally truly over: The official version of Eden Alene’s “Set Me Free” has been released today. Watch the brand new music video for the song below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thfo7w_NTWA Eden will perform “Set Me Free” in Rotterdam in May – or send a […]

Setting it free! New version of Israel’s Eurovision 2021 entry out tomorrow

It came sooner than we expected, and we can’t complain! Today it has been officially announced that Eden Alene’s “Set Me Free”, the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2021, will be released in its final form tomorrow at 10:00 CET. Eden herself has shared the news with a glorious post on her Instagram page. Click below […]

Israel confirms Eurovision 2022 participation

Although Eurovision 2021 is in almost two months time, Kan (Israeli public broadcaster) has announced, that the country will be represented in Eurovision 2022. On the 19th of March, Germany also confirmed its participation too. Israel began a seek for a company which will be responsible for choosing their entry, which we are going to […]

New version of Israeli Eurovision entry “Set Me Free” to be revealed next week

As we previously reported, Eden Alene’s “Set Me Free” – the Israeli entry for Eurovision 2021 – has been set for a revamped version. Now we have a few more details from Israeli broadcaster KAN, which today announced the new version would be released next week, alongside a fresh music video. Note however that weeks […]

Moshe Kaftan to be artistic director for Eden Alene’s performance

The team working on Eden Alene’s Eurovision 2021 performance, including Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Stylist, have been revealed by EuroMix. Eden’s performance will be staged by Artistic Director Moshe Kaftan. Moshe is a well-known theater director in Israel, and he has worked on such shows as The Masked Singer and X Factor. He was also […]