Eurovision explained, from ABBA to Zorra, as the song contest is shadowed by the Israel-Hamas war
Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans are gathering in the Swedish city of Malmo, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday’s exuberant, glitter-drenched final
By Jill Lawless
Published - May 09, 2024, 04:01 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 01:00 AM EDT
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Scores of musicians, hundreds of journalists and thousands of music fans are gathering in the Swedish city of Malmo, where the Eurovision Song Contest is building towards Saturday's exuberant, glitter-drenched final.
Even Eurovision can’t escape the world’s divisions, however. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are also expected in the city for demonstrations urging a cease-fire in the Gaza war and criticizing Israel’s participation in the contest.
Here’s a guide to what Eurovision means, how it works and what to watch for:
