Mustii, who represents Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest, made a statement during the second semi-final on Thursday. On the artist’s arm was the word peace to read.
The action was probably a response to the war in Gaza and the tensions surrounding Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Mustii did not reach the final with his song Before The Party’s Over.
In the first semi-final, several political statements were also made against the Eurovision Song Contest rules. For example, the didgeridoo player from Australia had a drawn watermelon on his chest. The Swede Eric Saade, who provided the opening, performed with a Palestinian scarf around his wrist.
Bambie Thug, Ireland’s act, also tried to make a statement. The floor was spoken during rehearsals ceasefire (ceasefire) in the old Irish alphabet ogam on the artist’s face. On their leg stood “free Palestine“, in the same script. But prior to the television broadcast, the artist was instructed to change the lyrics.
This year the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Malmö, Sweden. The final, in which Joost Klein is participating on behalf of the Netherlands, is Saturday.
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