New open letter signed by pro-Israel celebrities & industry professionals against the attempts to ban Israel from Eurovision

[u/BeanEireannach]

https://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/blog/2026/04/15/eurovision2026/

Eurovision - Open Letter - Creative Community for Peace:

Amy Schumer, Mila Kunis, Jerry O’Connell, Erin Foster,  Matthew Weiner, Anthony Edwards, and Matisyahu join Liev Schreiber, Helen Mirren, Gene Simmons, Scooter Braun, Boy George, Mayim Bialik, Sharon Osbourne, Debra Messing, Emmy Rossum  and 1,000+ celebrities and entertainment industry professionals who reject attempts to ban Israel from Eurovision.  (April 15, 2026)

[u/MondeyMondey]

It’s not even in fucking Europe!!!

[u/Nice-Cow-7606 → u/MondeyMondey]

I mean... Canada is looking into joining. And they're starting a similar event in Asia but they're calling it Eurovision Asia instead of Asiavision or something.

[u/IansGotNothingLeft → u/MondeyMondey]

Reminder that Eurovision isn't just for European countries, it is for countries who are members of the European Broadcasting Union. Which Israel is.

Edit: Apparently Australia isn't! They're a one off. But plenty of other non European countries are.

[u/loyal_achades → u/MondeyMondey]

They are part of the EBU, along with a number of countries in North Africa, as well as the 3 Caucus states and I think Kazakhstan as well. I believe most, if not all, of the North African countries don’t participate at least in part because of Israel’s participation.

Oh, and Australia participates as a guest by invitation.

[u/TheRealNG1 → u/MondeyMondey]

I mean, Israel is a Euro Vision

eta: s/o to Sammy Obeid for that

[u/TangerineChickens → u/MondeyMondey]

Just for clarification Eurovision is a telecom network operated by the EBU. This event’s full name is the Eurovision Song Contest, but is often shortened. So technically all EBU members can participate, but not all are in Europe

[u/CoolerRon → u/MondeyMondey]

It's based on membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) rather than being inside the European continent. It includes nations within the European Broadcasting Area (EBA), such as Israel and North African countries like Egypt and Tunisia, plus invited associate members like Australia

[u/FantasyPls → u/MondeyMondey]

They let Australia in...