Industry Apr 21, 2026
Artists Call for Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Participation
A new open letter is asking the European Broadcasting Union to ban Israel from participating, as it did with Russia in 2022 The post Eurovision 2026: Paul Weller, IDLES, Massive Attack, Paloma Faith,
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NME
Over 1,000 artists, including Paul Weller, IDLES, Massive Attack, Paloma Faith, Kneecap, Primal Scream, and Sigur Rós, have signed an open letter urging the European Broadcasting Union to boycott Israel\'s participation in Eurovision 2026. The artists are calling for a "No Music For Genocide" boycott. Originally reported by NME.