Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna.



My country still taking part in this is a fucking disgrace. I’ve been boycotting the shit for some years but people still like to pretend it’s not political, there’s nothing going on, it’s just a fun little music thing, absolutely nothing going on. It’s a farce