The Eurovision Song Contest is already in turmoil: Italy is angry with Estonia and a Maltese song is banned from playing

In a compilation, Eurovision representatives. — The lyrics of songs by Estonian Eurovision nominees Tommy Cash, Malta’s Miriana Conte and Greece’s Klavdia have caused a stir.

Visa artists have been dismissed in several countries and one country withdrew from the race due to lack of money and poor musical quality.

Skirmishes have also arisen between the countries. Cultural invectives or political taunts have been heard in other countries’ visa audiences. There has also been resentment for being too sexy and for using one word that sounds ugly.

In this story, we will go through the cases that have so far that have been buzzing so far.

Coffee became a policy

Now the Italians have pulled coffee in the wrong throat because of the song. The song has sparked a lot of debate in the media and many find it offensive.

– We cannot allow the song that strengthens negative stereotypes in our country to participate in such a big international event, Centraiio rolled.

Some Italians have taken the coffee song with humor and its lyrics are described as \”no stress\”. The Estonian song has become a viral hit. Numerous videos have been made for the song in Tiktok and the song is at the top of the Viral list of Italy.

Below is a bit of Cash’s presentation on Instagram:

The Turkish Broadcasting Company has considered to complain about Ebu because it mentions the Greek genocide that took place in the Ottoman Empire during and after the First World War. Turkey has not admitted that he was committing genocide.

During the performance, the performer sings on stage as the light boot emphasizes him, and the dancers in the background create the atmosphere while lying on the stage. — Klavdia performed his song Asteromá in the Greek visa qualifier earlier in February.

According to the singer, the song tells about refugeeism, among other things. The matter is also commented on by the Greek government spokesman that the representation is not political and there is nothing offensive in the lyrics.

Turkey can complain about the Greek song as it is still a member of EBU. The country withdrew from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 due to its unfair rules and increased conservatism in the country, and has not returned to the race.

At the heart of Vikman’s sexually voted performance, the words referring to the sex of the song, and how the message of the song can be opened to children.

Erika Vikman on the UMK stage leaning on the Mikki rack while bending his back back. — Erika Vikman on stage at UMK.

Kant means singing in the language of Malta, but in English the word sounds like a word, which is a derogatory name for a woman’s genital area. In Finland, the equivalent would be a v-.

Below is a clip of Conte’s presentation from the artist’s intagram account:

The BBC will still have to consider whether it can show Conten’s Eurovision Song Contest in May due to the expected eating eating.

EBU has already accepted the lyrics of the song. However, the name of the song is now * kant (singing) *, that is, the word singing has been added to clarify.

A record number of discounted artists

Initially, the Eurovision Testament year started badly.

Montenegro was the first to select his representative at the end of November. It soon became apparent that the Neonoen band had played their *Clickbait *already in the summer of 2023 at the music festival. According to the rules, visa songs must be completely new, which have not been previously presented.

Since then, the artists have been discharged from national qualifiers, including in Croatia, Serbia and Malta, for premature performance of the racing song.

Dramatics were not avoided in Finland even when the One Morning Left band, which became a pre -favorite of UMK, was ruled out of the race due to a criminal offense. The reason was that the band’s singer was suspected of sending messages to a minor. After a surprising turn, the band immediately stopped operations.

UMK25 competitor One Morning Left stands in front of a wooden wall and a large plush toy dog \u200b\u200bin music video. The band members look directly on the camera. — Puppy was one of the winning favorites of the One Morning Left.

Money talks

At the end of January, Moldova announced that he would leave the Eurovision Song Contest and one reason was money. The country’s general radio company TRM said that participation is too expensive for the country.

Other reasons TRM reported that the Moldovians have reduced interest in visas and the poor quality of the performances sent to the race.

Moldova already had time to qualify for the country and saw a singer on the stage who read the lyrics of the songs from his cellphone.

For others, there is enough money again.

Israeli’s participation in last year’s Eurovision Song Contest aroused many contradictory feelings due to Gaza’s war. EBU allows the country to participate in the race this year as well. The Israeli representative is Yuval Raphel, but the competition has not yet been published.

For Israel, participating in Eurovision Song Contest is important for the image, and as a result, the country intends to spend a record million euros for the presentation, racing costs and security services.