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RTÉ says it will skip Eurovision 2027, citing Gaza crisis
Ireland’s broadcaster will also drop coverage, extending its boycott for a second year. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has separately announced it will stay away.
The short version
- RTÉ will neither send an act to Eurovision 2027 nor broadcast the show, citing continuing deaths and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.[ABC News]
- Ireland was among five countries that skipped Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has also announced a boycott for 2027.[ABC News]
- The contest is scheduled for May in Burgas, Bulgaria. Eurovision director Martin Green said organizers regretted RTÉ’s decision but respected it.[ABC News]
Key facts
- RTÉ said it would not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2027, citing deaths and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.[ABC News]
- Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain skipped Eurovision 2026 in protest over Israel’s participation.[ABC News]
- AVROTROS announced its 2027 boycott last month, arguing that the contest could no longer be considered neutral.[ABC News]
- Eurovision 2027 is scheduled for May in Burgas, Bulgaria, following Bulgarian singer Dara’s victory in 2026.[ABC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Ireland national broadcaster will boycott Eurovision 2027 over Israel's participationABC News - Entertainment
- Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over ongoing deaths in GazaThe Guardian - World
- RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a rowBBC News - Entertainment & Arts
- Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participationFrance 24
- Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusionAl Jazeera