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Eurovision Song Contest 2019
File:Eurovision Song Contest 2019 logo.svg
Dates
Semi-final 1TBD May 2019
Semi-final 2TBD May 2019
FinalTBD May 2019
Host
VenueTBD, Israel
Host broadcasterIPBC
Websiteeurovision.tv/event/tel-aviv-2019 Edit this at Wikidata
Participants
Number of entries16 (to date)
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2019 will be the 64th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The contest is scheduled to take place in Israel, following their victory at the 2018 contest in Lisbon, Portugal with the song "Toy", performed by Netta. This will be the third time the contest takes place in Israel, after 1979 and 1999.

As of 17 December 2024, sixteen eligible countries have confirmed their intentions to participate in the contest.

Location

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Locations of the four possible candidate cities in Israel.

The 2019 contest will likely be held in Israel, though there are political and religious concerns surrounding the event. These include opposition within Israel to a show that would break Shabbat rules [1] and a threatened boycott of the show by several broadcasters, which the EBU has stated, would see the Contest relocated elsewhere. The boycott would principally be a response to the ongoing Israel–Palestine conflict and controversy about the status of Jerusalem.

Several Israeli media outlets have reported that the EBU has warned KAN that the 2019 Contest might take place outside of Israel if some countries decided not to participate due to the political pressures. On 25 May 2018, ESC advised fans via Twitter not to book flights until "official updates on where and when it’ll take place". Potential alternative hosts include 2018 Contest runners-up's Cyprus and Austria.[2] If EBU decides to give the hosting rights to some other country, it will be the first time since 1980 that the contest wasn't held in the previous year's winning country. The hosting rights for the 1980 Contest were awarded to the Netherlands after 1979 winner Israel declined to host due to costs.

Potential host venues

After Israel's victory in Lisbon, both Netta herself and the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the 2019 contest would be held in Jerusalem, but this is yet to be confirmed by the IPBC and the EBU.[3][4] Israeli finance minister Moshe Kahlon also stated in an interview that the event would be solely held in Jerusalem and estimated its cost at 120 million Israeli shekels (approximately 24 million euros).[5] The mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, mentioned Jerusalem Arena and Teddy Stadium as possible venues to host the event.[6] The municipality of Jerusalem has also confirmed that the contest would not be held at the International Convention Centre, which hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 and 1999, due to its insufficient capacity.[7]

However, Israel hosting the contest in Jerusalem is 'under threat' due to potential boycotts and concerns raised by the EBU.[8] According to the Times of Israel, the European Broadcasting Union has held 'secret' meetings with Israel's public broadcaster KAN to discuss their concerns about the contest taking place in Jerusalem. The official Eurovision Song Contest social media outlets have advised fans to wait to book tickets and await updates on 'where and when' the contest will take place, raising further doubts.[9]

Another possible location was the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv. However, on 13 May 2018, the city's mayor Ron Huldai announced that Tel Aviv had ruled out hosting the event.[7]

On 16 May 2018, the mayor of Petah Tikva announced that they are also interested in hosting the contest, although the city lacks a venue capable to host the event.[10][11]

Other possible locations include Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa and Turner Stadium in Beersheba. Along with the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, all three proposals are dependent on the construction of a temporary or permanent roof to cover the stadiums, as a requirement from the EBU.

Possible venues

City Venue Capacity Notes
Tel Aviv TBA TBA
Beersheba Turner Stadium 16,126 Proposals are dependent on the construction of a temporary or permanent roof to cover the stadiums.
Haifa Sammy Ofer Stadium 30,870
Jerusalem Teddy Stadium 31,733
Pais Arena 15,654 Indoor arena similar to the venues of recent contests.
Petah Tikva N/A N/A This proposal is dependent on the construction of a new venue.

Provisional list of participating countries

The following countries have expressed their provisional interest in participating in the contest:

Semi-finalists

Country Artist Song Language
 Bulgaria[12]
 Croatia[13]
 Czech Republic[14]
 Denmark[15]
 Estonia[16]
 Finland[17]
 Norway[18]
 Poland[19]
 San Marino[20]
 Serbia[21]
  Switzerland[22]
 Ukraine[23]

Finalists

Country Artist Song Language
 France[24]
 Germany[25]
 Israel[26]

Other countries

Further information: List of countries in the Eurovision Song Contest

Eligibility for potential participation in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active EBU membership that will be able to broadcast the contest via the Eurovision network. The EBU will issue an invitation of participation in the contest to all fifty-six active members. It is unknown whether an invitation will be issued to associate member Australia.

The following countries participated in 2018, but there have been no reports regarding their participation in 2019:

Active EBU members

  •  Albania – Although not confirming Eurovision participation, Albanian broadcaster RTSH has made a call for song submissions for the 57th edition of Festivali i Këngës, the national selection event.[27][28]
  •  Andorra – Despite being absent for 10 years, local media reported that RTVA was still interested in returning to the contest, but the principality's failure to make the final along with the cost was discouraging the broadcaster from participating. In order for a return to take place, RTVA would need funding from the Andorran Government.[29] On 19 May 2018, Andorra confirmed that they would not return in 2019.[30]
  •  Belgium – Although correspondence between a Twitter user and RTBF seemed to suggest Belgium would be competing in 2019, RTBF has not yet made an official statement.
  •  Bosnia and Herzegovina – On 25 May 2018, the Bosnian broadcaster, BHRT, stated that the country will not be able to compete in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest due to debt-related sanctions placed on them by the EBU.[31]
  •  Iceland – While original reports stated that the country would participate, the Icelandic broacaster has since announced they are considering a withdrawal, following a petition which called for the nation to boycott. The result of that withdrawal petition is pending.[32][33]
  •  Russia – Despite no official confirmation of participation, Russian-Tajikistani singer Manizha stated during an interview at the Moscow Pre-Party for the 2018 contest that she may represent Russia in the 2019 contest with an unreleased song, titled "I Am Who I Am".[34] Likely next year Russia will take part under the turn of the VGTRK channel, after an agreement of both channels in March 2017 stating that if Julia Samoylova was banned from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, then Pervy Kanal could send her the following year; and in 2019 VGTRK was going to be in the charge of Russian selection for Eurovision 2019.[35]
  •  Tunisia – The Israeli Minister of Communications Ayoob Kara announced that Tunisia, as well as "other countries in the region" will be invited to participate. Tunisia is already eligible to participate but has not due to rules banning the promotion of Israeli content.[36]

Associate EBU members

  •  Kazakhstan – On 22 December 2017, it was claimed that Channel 31 had finalised negotiations with the EBU, allowing Kazakhstan to debut in 2019;[37] however, on 23 December 2017, the EBU told Esctoday that "Channel 31 Kazakhstan has indeed expressed interest in becoming a member of the EBU and hence participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, since Channel 31 is outside the European Broadcasting Area and is also not a member of the Council of Europe, it is not eligible to become an active member of the EBU".[38][39]

Non-EBU members

  •  Kosovo – According to EBU guidelines, Kosovo's participation in 2018 would have been possible due to Portugal recognizing Kosovo as a state.[40] Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) decided not to participate, however still broadcast the contest in 2018.[41] Israel does not recognize Kosovo, but both states foster good relations.[42][unreliable source?]
  •  Saudi Arabia – According to several social media reports, Israeli Communications Minister Ayoob Kara reportedly invited Saudi Arabia alongside several other gulf states to participate in the 2019 contest, though Saudi Arabia does not have a national broadcaster with EBU membership, nor is it seen as likely to participate due to its policies on LGBT rights.[43][44]

Incidents

Religious demands

On 14 May 2018, Yaakov Litzman, leader of the ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism and Israel’s Deputy Minister of Health, drafted a letter to the Ministers of Tourism, Communications, and Culture and Sports, in which he demanded that the event not violate religious laws: “In the name of hundreds of thousands of Jewish citizens from all the populations and communities for whom Shabbat observance is close to their hearts, I appeal to you, already at this early stage, before production and all the other details of the event has begun, to be strict [in ensuring] that this matter does not harm the holiness of Shabbat and to work in every way to prevent the desecration of Shabbat, God forbid, as the law and the status quo requires”.[45] According to Jewish religious law, Shabbat — the holy sabbath — is observed from just before sunset on Friday evening until Saturday night. The Saturday evening broadcast of the show, which will start at 22:00 local time, will not conflict with this. However, the Friday evening jury show and Saturday afternoon rehearsals would. Similar protests arose in the lead-up to the 1999 Israeli-held competition, but then there were fewer competing teams allowing for certain adjustments to be made to accommodate the issue. The Chairman of the EBU’s Eurovision committee, Dr. Frank-Dieter Freiling, noted that he was well aware of the tension, and has plans to address it in his communications with the Israeli broadcaster.[46]

Calls for boycott

Due to the contest being held in Israel, and potentially Jerusalem for a third time, some have expressed their discontent and called for a boycott, as part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

  •  Iceland – Although Iceland confirmed provisional participation in the 2019 contest, 23,000 Icelanders signed a petition calling on the Icelandic national broadcaster RÚV to boycott the event.[47] Icelandic musician Daði Freyr stated that he would no longer participate in the Icelandic national selection Söngvakeppnin and called upon RÚV to boycott the event, tweeting "We can't imagine taking part in the fun that is Eurovision with a clear conscience while the Israeli state and their army use such terrible violence against the Palestinian people."[48] It was then announced that RUV would stage a meeting deciding if they would boycott the event, following calls from Icelandic fans.[49] Iceland had competed in the 1999 contest.
  •  Ireland – Lord Mayor of Dublin Mícheál Mac Donncha, who is banned from entering Israel due to his support for the BDS movement, stated that Ireland should withdraw from the 2019 contest due to it taking place in Israel.[50] Sinn Féin politician, Lynn Boylan called for a boycott via Twitter; "Israel wins Eurovision so let's make BDS more successful than ever in 2019". MEP Nessa Childers stated "Jerusalem? The mind boggles. I thought Tel Aviv". Fellow Sinn Fein Member Órla Nic Biorna also expressed her discontent. The Irish Alternative called for a boycott.[51] Irish Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan has also called for RTE to boycott the event, stating "Look, we don’t agree with this, to celebrate while other people are dying."[52] Former Irish TV host Mike Murphy has also called for a boycott of the event.[53] Popular Irish TV Show The Tonight Show aired a segment in regards to Israel's right to host the contest. On the panel was a range of Irish Celebrities all of whom spoke in favour of a boycottt. This included members of the public.[54] Ireland participated in both the 1979 and 1999 contests
  •  Sweden – The Left Party of Malmö suggested that Eurovision Song Contest should not take place in Israel, stating: "It's absolutely unreasonable for Israel to host this gigantic music contest while the occupation is in progress. We want Israel to be excluded from Eurovision on humanitarian grounds. We can not continue dancing while the persecution of the Palestinian people continues. Boycott Israel now!"[55] Sweden confirmed provisional participation in the 2019 contests, and has competed in both the 1979 and 1999 contests.
  •  United Kingdom – Some Liberal Democrat party supporters have called upon the party and the UK government to boycott the event, claiming that their participation would condone "outrageous human rights violations".[56] The United Kingdom participated in both the 1979 and 1999 contests, and participation in 2019 is yet to be announced.

Notes and references

Notes

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