A Brooklyn queer nightclub, 3 Dollar Bill, faced controversy after initially canceling a Eurovision song competition viewing party when Israeli singer Eden Golan advanced to the finals. The cancellation, which drew criticism and accusations of antisemitism, led the club to reverse its decision. The incident highlights the growing influence of the Eurovision song contest in American cultural and political discourse.
A popular queer bar in Brooklyn found itself at the center of a political firestorm this week for briefly canceling a Eurovision watch party. https://t.co/tfWLmpgKwz
Eurovision has quickly become part of American culture wars after Israel won a spot in the finals. A popular gay club in Brooklyn 3 Dollar Bill canceled their viewing party for the finale after pressure, but reversed the decision after being accused of antisemitism. https://t.co/IIL42szQix
Brooklyn’s queer nightclub 3 Dollar Bill canceled its screening of Saturday’s Eurovision song competition after Israel’s Eden Golan advanced to the finals. https://t.co/wO6X7gjVgo
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