This morning, during a press conference announcing the eight candidates to represent Denmark in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags called for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest.
The protesters’ call was clear. Both DR and the Danish Melody Grand Prix winner will refuse to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Malmö in May if the organizers insist that Israel must take part in the competition. There must be.
For some of the participants, the calls were a difficult volume to handle.
singer Stella He did not say whether he had decided whether to withdraw from Eurovision if he won the Danish song contest.
– I think the situation we are in is very unfortunate, but it is not my opinion. unfortunately.
– Have you ever thought about it?
– Yes, but I have no comment on that, she told Ekstra Bladet.
Faroese Janus Wiberg I also didn’t want to deal with that inflammatory question.
– That’s not what I want to comment on. I don’t want to do that. Someone other than me has to take care of it.
Chuchu She said she didn’t think about the issue at all.
– But I might have to if I win.
– Yes, and I think that no matter what, I will go to Sweden and celebrate music without any political opinions.
– So going to Eurovision has nothing to do with politics?
– For me, yes, said Chu Chu.
lots of BasimWhile her competitors were tight-lipped about Israel, the 31-year-old singer-songwriter didn’t mind talking about the Middle East wars.
– It’s very human to talk about this. The whole situation there has a big impact on me. I’ve been following what’s going on. I have seen videos of children who died. He said that I had seen innocent people die and it touched me deeply and tore open my own wounds.
But he won’t advocate excluding Israel from Eurovision.
– I don’t think you can end hatred with hatred. We believe that hate and injustice can be stopped with love. Excluding someone is of no use. Being thrown out the door doesn’t make you a better kid. Therefore, my position is that we must treat each other with love and justice and be humane towards each other.
Aura Dione, Rosie Lou and group Ubulu They agreed that the situation in the Middle East is heartbreaking and deeply moving.
However, no one could give a clear answer as to whether Israel’s participation in Eurovision would mean anything to them if they won and were to represent Denmark in May. .
– This is a big issue that goes beyond the purpose of Eurovision, so I would like to think about it for a moment. Aura Dione replied that she wanted to answer, but that she needed to think about it a little.
– It’s difficult to give an easy answer. After all, I am not directly nominated for Eurovision. I’m currently participating in the Melody Grand Prix. But if you ask me later, RoseeLu said she would like to tell me how she felt at that time.
– It’s something we’ve talked about a lot within the band, and we’re really influenced by what’s happening with the Palestinians right now. Therefore, we will also talk to DR and other participants to find a good solution to it, said Ublu lead singer Andreas Darger.
Danish public broadcaster Hosted by DMGP 2024 Saturday, February 17th in DR concert toe set Eight artists competed in Copenhagen.
The organizers of the Dansk Melody Grand Prix are: Stephanie Srug and Sarah brother
Until we find out who will represent Denmark at Eurovision 2024, let’s remember their songs from last year’s contest. riley was the winner of Dansk Melody Grand Prix 2023 with the song “My heart is broken.” In the second semi-final, they finished in 14th place.
Check out the news about Denmark’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö on EurovisionFan.
Source: Extra Bladet