Ireland’s national broadcaster will boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation
RTÉ said the boycott reflects Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and follows similar moves by the Dutch broadcaster and others.
- On Thursday, RTÉ confirmed it will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, stating involvement "cannot be justified" due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- RTÉ cited the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza" as the primary reason, while expressing concern regarding the "continued denial of independent access to international journalists" to the territory.
- This marks Ireland's second consecutive withdrawal, following a 2026 boycott over Israel's participation, amid at least 76,621 deaths reported by the Gaza Health Ministry, including 74,582 Palestinian people and 2,039 Israeli people.
- Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, stated the organization "fully respect their decision" and that RTÉ remains a "valued part of our family" despite the boycott.
- With up to 270 journalists and media workers killed since October 2023, the crisis continues affecting the industry; Eurovision officials hope to welcome Ireland back, though RTÉ maintains its position remains unchanged.
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"RTE feels that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the horrific and ongoing loss of life in Gaza," the statement said.
Ireland Boycotts Eurovision Over "Appalling Loss of Lives In Gaza"
Ireland will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year in a row amid Israel’s expected involvement in the 2027 event. In a statement, Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: “RTÉ is today confirming that its position regarding participation in the Eurovision Song Contest remains unchanged. RTÉ will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, […]
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Dublin had already cancelled its participation last year, as well as the Netherlands, Iceland, Spain and Slovenia, opposed to Israel's presence in Gaza.
Ireland to boycott Eurovision 2027 over Gaza
The country, which also snubbed the 2026 competition over Israel's participation, will join the Netherlands in skipping the world's biggest live televised music event, which has been hit by a string of boycotts and controversies in recent years. "RTE will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, nor will RTE broadcast the competition," said the broadcaster, which manages Ireland's selection and participation in the contest. "RTE feel…
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