Eurovision
'Pinkwashing' or 'unifying'? Why fans are boycotting Eurovision – and why some are watching anyway
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'Pinkwashing' or 'unifying'? Why fans are boycotting Eurovision – and why some are watching anyway
In 2023, 162 million people tuned in to Eurovision, the world's biggest song contest. But this year, many will switch off
Making your mind up: The long history of Eurovision, politics and Israel, explained
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Making your mind up: The long history of Eurovision, politics and Israel, explained
Eurovision star Olly Alexander says he's 'ambivalent' about the 'divisive' Union Jack
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Eurovision star Olly Alexander says he's 'ambivalent' about the 'divisive' Union Jack
Can Eurovision 2023 help Liverpool fight for a better future?
Can Eurovision 2023 help Liverpool fight for a better future?
Swedish Eurovision favourite Loreen explains her plan to win a second time in Liverpool
Swedish Eurovision favourite Loreen explains her plan to win a second time in Liverpool
As Eurovision takes over Liverpool, 'Izyum to Liverpool' reminds us why it can't be in Ukraine
![Izyum to Liverpool: Ukraine's Katya Buchatska in her installation - part of the build up to Eurovision](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1563_Izyum-to-Liverpool-Katya.jpg?w=768)
As Eurovision takes over Liverpool, 'Izyum to Liverpool' reminds us why it can't be in Ukraine
'We’re about freedom': Måneskin rock against homophobia, misogyny and war
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'We’re about freedom': Måneskin rock against homophobia, misogyny and war
Eurovision: Seven weird moments that show why it’s the greatest song contest
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Eurovision: Seven weird moments that show why it’s the greatest song contest
Eurovision is here and guess what? The UK’s good at it now
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Eurovision is here and guess what? The UK’s good at it now
Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is making a bid for Eurovision
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Sex Pistols singer John Lydon is making a bid for Eurovision
'The UK will win Eurovision' and more predictions for music in 2023
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'The UK will win Eurovision' and more predictions for music in 2023
How can you be as happy as Sam Ryder? Start with gratitude, sleep and vegetables
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How can you be as happy as Sam Ryder? Start with gratitude, sleep and vegetables
Eurovision 2023: Sam Ryder says ‘birthplace of pop’ Liverpool great pick to host
![The BBC 2022 Eurovision team: L-R Rylan, AJ Odudu, Sam Ryder, Graham Norton, Scott Mills.](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rylan-AJ-Odudu-Sam-Ryder-Graham-Norton-Scott-Mills.jpg?w=768)
Eurovision 2023: Sam Ryder says ‘birthplace of pop’ Liverpool great pick to host
Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know about this year's song contest
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