Palestinian activists and LGBTQ artists have urged Olly Alexander to withdraw from Eurovision 2024 due to Israel's participation, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite the calls, Olly Alexander has decided not to boycott the contest, emphasizing the unifying power of music and stating that withdrawal wouldn't bring them closer to their shared goal. The issue has sparked debate among activists and performers, with some supporting the boycott as a stand against Israel's actions.
'If you're engaged in genocide, you don't get to come to the singing party.' Drag performer @crystalwillseeu, who signed a letter to Olly Alexander calling on him to boycott Eurovision, says it would be 'appropriate to prevent Israel' from participating in the song contest. https://t.co/duaqVxBjmv
Over 450 LGBTQ artists have signed an open letter to Olly Alexander, calling on him to withdraw from Eurovision due to Israel’s participation. Lois Perry: "They are bullying him." 📺 That Was The Woke That Was: https://t.co/9Hm3wc3uw0 @andrejpwalker @LoisPerry26 @Barnesy19 https://t.co/VdY5DAI8PB
UK's Eurovision Entry Olly Alexander Rejects Call To Boycott Contest Over Israel-Gaza Conflict https://t.co/e7R5HuEdhh
Eurovision: Olly Alexander rejects boycott call over Israel-Gaza war https://t.co/GOItya6yEH
There seems to be a lack of understanding about what's happening here. It's Palestinians who have asked Olly Alexander to withdraw from Eurovision. The false claim circulating is that it's simply queer Brits in general inventing this demand themselves. That's just not true. https://t.co/SXDVQBnglG
Eurovision: Olly Alexander and other competitors reject calls to boycott over Israel participation https://t.co/OM3Ptv41AL
Olly Alexander Rejects Calls to Boycott Eurovision https://t.co/VKA73mLFaj
The UK’s entrant for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Olly Alexander, has rejected calls that he should boycott the competition over the inclusion of Israel ✍: @CharlotteAKMac https://t.co/SVr8ElAUjd
.@alexander_olly confirms he will not boycott @Eurovision: “It wouldn’t bring us any closer to our shared goal” https://t.co/Ccoy1c2V9R
Olly Alexander (@alexander_olly) responds to calls for him to boycott Eurovision over Israel's participation https://t.co/1kSFdTJKVI
UK Eurovision entry Olly Alexander responds to calls to boycott the contest in protest of Israel’s inclusion: “It is my current belief that removing myself from the contest wouldn't bring us any closer to our shared goal. Instead, I've been speaking with some of the other EV… https://t.co/D9x5Ua6Mn7
Olly Alexander and ‘Eurovision’ Performers Have Issued A Statement Amid Calls to Boycott Over Israel’s Participation. More: https://t.co/VEFhvtFvaa https://t.co/xoNfLSMFWX
Olly Alexander rejects calls from queer activists to withdraw from Eurovision over Israel https://t.co/I2WV1Bm6vM
Olly Alexander issues statement in response to Eurovision boycott calls https://t.co/Gi11EhcZIw
.@alexander_olly responds to Eurovision boycott calls: “We firmly believe in the unifying power of music” https://t.co/Xgd53sePZK
Olly Alexander urged to boycott Eurovision over Israel participation https://t.co/dinBQhryyt
Hundreds of queer artists urge Olly Alexander to boycott Eurovision 2024 over Israel’s participation https://t.co/LHflOgbfZ7
Please quit Eurovision for Gaza, @alexander_olly. You’re a beloved queer icon. History will celebrate you if take a stand. Don’t let Israel use this as a PR stunt as it commits genocide. https://t.co/cBaFr3UVeh
Please quit Eurovision for Gaza, @alexander_olly. You’re a beloved queer icon. History will celebrate you if take a stand. Don’t let Israel use this as a PR stint as it commits genocide. https://t.co/cBaFr3UVeh
He’s a queer icon who has spoken out for Palestine. Now the much loved @alexander_olly should listen to his queer siblings. Please withdraw from Eurovision. Don’t Israel use Eurovision as a PR stunt as it commits genocide. https://t.co/cBaFr3UVeh
.@alexander_olly: withdraw from Eurovision! https://t.co/9XY9HdMwd0
Palestinians call on @alexander_olly to withdraw from @Eurovision. #BoycottEurovision2024 #Eurovision2024 #Eurovision https://t.co/llcp7jDRqO