April 30th 2024.
It's almost time for the highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest of 2024, and all eyes are on Israel's representative, the talented Eden Golan. With the controversy surrounding their entry, fans of the music competition are eager to learn more about this year's contestant.
Despite facing some backlash for their participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israel has been given the green light to compete. However, they were forced to make some changes to their song, "October Rain," after receiving criticism for its potentially controversial lyrics referencing the Hamas attacks. But with the issues now addressed, Eden Golan is ready to proudly represent her country and hopefully win some points for them in the competition.
So, who exactly is Eden Golan? At just 20 years old, she is a Russian-Israeli singer who has been in the music industry since the young age of nine. She gained recognition through participating in various competitions and winning numerous awards. She was also previously part of the girl group, Cosmos Girls, and had successful hits such as "Dopamine," "Ghost Town," and "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" after signing with Session 42 record label at 18 years old. Earlier this year, she also won the national talent competition HaKokhav HaBa.
In an interview, Eden shared that her Eurovision inspiration is the legendary Dana International. She admires her for breaking barriers and fearlessly pursuing her dreams. She also draws inspiration from other artists such as Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Jessie J, RAYE, Whitney Houston, and Justin Timberlake.
Moving on to her Eurovision 2024 entry, the song is called "Hurricane." It is a revised version of "October Rain," which stirred controversy due to its lyrics that some deemed insensitive. The European Broadcasting Union, which oversees Eurovision, strictly prohibits any political references in the competition and has the power to disqualify any contestant who violates this rule. In response to this, Israel's public broadcaster, Kan, agreed to modify the lyrics at the request of their President, Isaac Herzog. The new version tells the story of a young woman going through a personal crisis and is considered one of the top contenders to win the competition.
The team behind Israel's entry includes Stav Beger, who co-wrote and produced the 2018 winning song, "Toy." Last year, Israel came in third place with "Unicorn," performed by Noa Kirel.
The Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Sweden, and there have been talks of possible anti-Israel protests during the event. It has also been reported that Eden Golan has received death threats. In response, the EBU stated that while they support freedom of speech, they firmly oppose any form of online abuse or hate speech towards their artists.
In terms of odds, Israel is currently the seventh favorite to win Eurovision 2024, with Eden Golan's odds at 18/1. However, she is just grateful for the opportunity to take part in the competition and represent her country. She believes that their mere participation is already an achievement, especially during these challenging times. She also addressed the controversies, stating that while some Eurovision fans may not support them, she is focused on how to improve and make the event a success.
The Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 will air on May 11th, and Eden Golan is ready to take the stage and show the world what she's got. We can't wait to see her performance and wish her all the best in the competition!
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