Building a stronger Israel, one song at a time!
Welcome to Israel, a land that’s so much more than war and occupation. It’s also a land of greedy Jews. So teaches a new YouTube video by Kan Broadcasting, producers of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. “Eurovision: The Musical” is a 4.5 minute musical production, starring Eurovision […]
As the Eurovision Song Contest gets underway in Tel Aviv, signs sponsored by Israeli burger chain “Burger Ranch” have been popping up. “Good luck to all Eurovision participants!” the sign reads in English. Adding – in Hebrew – “Just kidding. Good luck only to Kobi!” Pretty clever way to welcome […]
Last week, Eurovision Song Contest promoters announced that “Material Girl” Madonna would perform at this year’s Eurovision in Tel Aviv. But minutes after the announcement, BDS activists began protesting Madonna’s appearance. Although Madonna has performed in Israel three times in the past, BDS activists can be very persuasive. Anything can […]
Love it or hate it, the Eurovision has always held a special place in the heart of many Israelis. The contest many love to hate has produced some of Israel’s best-known and most-loved songs over the years. So with Eurovision 2019 less than 2 months away, Kan Broadcasting recently posted […]
Ladies and gentlemen, here it is: “Home” by Kobi Marimi. After waiting for what feels like an eternity, Israel finally released its official song entry to Eurovision 2019. It is a powerful ballad, 360 degrees from 2018’s entry, “Toy”. Less than two hours since its official release, the YouTube video […]
I can’t remember the last time there was SO much anticipation for Israel’s annual entry to the Eurovision Song Contest. But with Kobi Marimi’s entry “Home” scheduled to debut on Sunday, March 10 – and Israel hoping to defend its Eurovision crown for a second straight year – fans around […]
Tickets for this May’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv are not yet on sale, but Israelis are already expressing fury over the price of admission. Today’s Yediot Achronot reports that ticket prices for the Eurovision finale will start at a whopping 1,150 NIS, about $318. And prices only go […]
The grand finale of “HaKochav Haba” took place this evening, and the winner was announced moments ago. Kobi Marimi won the competition with 215 points, and will represent Israel in Eurovision 2019. He defeated Kitriyah Fauch, who came in second place, and “Shefita”, who came in third. Who is Kobi Marimi? […]
UPDATE: The Jerusalem Post reports that the Shalva Band will perform (but not compete) at the second Eurovision semi-final on Thursday evening prior to the Eurovision. The Shalva Band has announced that it will withdraw from contention for the honor of representing Israel in Eurovision 2019. As a fan favorite […]
The Eurovision Song Contest is on its way to the Holy Land this May. But sadly, we have heard far too many voices calling for the contest to be held elsewhere. That’s why it was especially refreshing to see Sweden embrace Israel’s Eurovision successes this past Saturday night. “Melodifestivalen”, the […]