Eurovision song contest to go on tour to celebrate 70th anniversary

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the Eurovision Song Contest will launch its first-ever tour across ten European cities in June and July. The tour will feature past and present Eurovision artists performing their own entries and covers of iconic songs from the contest's history. This announcement comes amidst controversy surrounding Israel's participation, which has led to five countries withdrawing from the contest, resulting in the lowest number of participating countries since 2004. Broadcasters from Ireland, Spain, Iceland, the Netherlands, and Slovenia cited concerns over Israel's war in Gaza as reasons for their withdrawal. Despite the boycott, the Israeli broadcaster Kan welcomed the decision to keep Israel in the contest. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported a record sellout of tickets for the upcoming contest, despite a drop in viewership for the semi-final draw.

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