More than 1,000 artists call for Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israel's participation

Eurovision : plus d'un millier d'artistes appellent au boycott du concours

Apr 24, 2026, 01:33 PM fr source ↗

Summary

More than 1,000 musicians worldwide — including Massive Attack, Kneecap and Macklemore — have signed a call to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation despite its military campaign in Gaza. The move marks a significant expansion of cultural-sector pressure on Israel.

Preview

Plus d’un millier de musiciens du monde entier, incluant des artistes renommés comme Massive Attack, Kneecap et Macklemore, lancent un appel au boycott de l’Eurovision 2026 à Vienne en raison de la participation d’Israël. Récit de Jean Barrère.

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