Eurovision
Thousands protest Eurovision as tensions over Israel escalate
Israel is one of 16 countries vying for 10 slots in this weekend’s final. Singer Eden Golan was booed during dress rehearsal.
- by Michael Idato
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Australian duo Electric Fields out of Eurovision in nail-biting finish
Their stunning finish is a blow to Australia’s ambitions in the 68-year-old iconic music competition.
- by Michael Idato
Mamma mia, here we go again … Australia is back in the Eurovision fold
Australian contenders Electric Fields have hit the stage in Sweden with a two-pronged mission: Eurovision victory, with a side serve of world peace.
- by Michael Idato
Sydney Comedy Festival 2024: our guide to the best laughs
The Sydney International Comedy Festival kicks off on April 22. Here’s a preview of what you could bring your nan to and when best to leave her at home.
- by Daniel Herborn
There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision
Silia Kapsis,17, will perform for Eurovision in May, but not for her homeland.
- by Michael Idato
Australia’s Eurovision act: an eclectic, electric dream come true
SBS has confirmed the act that will represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
- by Michael Idato
Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack
The broadcaster tasked with choosing Israel’s entry says it agreed to make the changes following a request from the country’s president, Isaac Herzog.
- by Ari Rabinovitch
Montaigne, other artists push to ban Israel from Eurovision
While the event’s organisers have often declared the contest is non-political in nature, the protesters cite Russia’s expulsion in 2022 as a precedent.
- by Michael Idato
Kate Miller-Heidke says her singing is like ‘a yodelling ambulance or Enya on meth’
On stage, Kate Miller-Heidke’s self-deprecating sense of humour is clear – the audience laughs at her jokes about the high register of her voice.
- by Helen Pitt
She once won Eurovision. Now in Sydney, she’s wanted by Russia
Ukrainian singer Jamala won Eurovision glory in 2016, but while visiting Australia this week she faces accusations of “discrediting” the Russian army.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
Commonwealth Games
There’s only one way to save the Commonwealth Games – add a Eurovision twist
As a comedian with a stake in the Commonwealth Games, here’s my pitch to salvage a great tradition.
- by Sean Murphy