Eurovision

Nemo, Switzerland's 2024 Eurovision winner, returns their trophy in protest over Israel's participation.

Shiena Iane B Enerio Dec 12, 2025

Four countries withdraw from Eurovision 2026 after the EBU confirms Israel's participation, deepening long-standing tensions over the conflict in Gaza.

J. Alas Dec 05, 2025

The NHS is under fire for spending £2m on events like Pride and Eurovision while junior doctors continue striking over pay and working conditions.

David Unyime Nkanta Jul 30, 2025

Austria's JJ won Eurovision 2025, but claims of fake cheers during Israel's performance sparked backlash, raising concerns over censorship and politics in the contest.

Shyna Mae Deang May 20, 2025

The Princess of Wales played the opening montage of Kalush Orchestra's "Stefania."

Tanya Diente May 16, 2023

"Lots of people voted to leave and we're a democracy and that's the way of the world. S*** happens."

Lucia Binding May 15, 2017

Portugal's Salvador Sobral won the singing contest with his ballad Amar Pelos Dois.

Jigmey Bhutia May 14, 2017

Accepting the trophy Salvador Sobral made an impassioned speech calling for 'music that matters.'

Priya Joshi May 14, 2017

Paddy Power provide exclusive odds ahead of the grand final in Kiev, Ukraine.

Alex Taylor May 13, 2017

Anti-LGBT discrimination is rife in the country hosting this year's contest.

Lydia Smith May 13, 2017

The NGO KyivPride has put together the guide ahead of the weekend's festivities.

Lydia Smith May 12, 2017

Contest will be live streamed from Kiev on event's official YouTube page.

Kabita Maharana May 12, 2017

Who remembers Lordi?

Lydia Smith May 12, 2017

Katrina and the Waves came out on top with Love Shine a Light.

Lydia Smith May 03, 2017

Controversy surrounding Russia's entry for the 2017 song contest has begun months ahead of the competition.

Sofia Lotto Persio Mar 20, 2017

Jones will hope to lead the UK to glory with Never Give Up On You at this year's contest in Kiev, Ukraine, in May.

Alicia Adejobi Jan 30, 2017

Mel Giedroyc hosts Eurovision: You Decide 2017 on BBC2.

Lucia Binding Jan 27, 2017

Announcement follows Russian fury at victory of Ukrainian song denouncing Soviet crimes.

Tom Porter May 17, 2016

Susana Jamaladinova's song recalls the 1944 mass deportation of Crimea's Tartars by Stalin.

Orlando Crowcroft May 16, 2016

Ukrainian winning song '1944' is about the persecution of the Crimean Tatars by the Soviet Union.

Tom Porter May 16, 2016

Nail-biting, popcorn-munching, last-minute photo finish between Russia and Ukraine was Eurovision at its best.

Frances Robinson May 15, 2016

Singer Jamala won over the European audience with her emotional song 1944, about ethnic cleansing.

Priya Joshi May 15, 2016

Jake and Joe will represent the United Kingdom in the final of Eurovision 2016.

Kabita Maharana May 14, 2016

Celebrate Eurovision and raise a pint of lager to cheer your favourite country.

Alice Cuffe May 14, 2016

It sends out a clear message of tolerance and acceptance.

Lydia Smith May 14, 2016

Final takes place in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday 14 May 2016

Alicia Adejobi May 13, 2016

IBTimes UK presents some of the most outlandish costumes in Eurovision history.

Alice Cuffe May 12, 2016

This year's Eurovision hosts, Sweden to reflect sombre mood across the continent.

Frances Robinson May 11, 2016

The first semi-final of the contest is to take place on Tuesday 10 May, with the final to follow on 14 May.

May 10, 2016

Senior entertainment reporter Alicia Adejobi rounds up this week's music stories.

Alicia Adejobi May 09, 2016