Swiss rapper and singer Nemo made history by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with a unique tune called The Code, which explores Nemo’s journey of self-discovery as a non-binary person. Nemo is the first non-binary contestant to win the competition and the first for Switzerland since Céline Dion in 1988.
The contest was overshadowed by various controversies, including a disqualification of Dutch contender Joost Klein over a backstage altercation and protests against Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite the tensions, the competition continued with competitors from 25 countries performing in front of a global audience.
The event was held in Malmö, Sweden, where protests against Israel were taking place and a ban on flags other than those of the competing nations was defied. Despite the challenges, the Eurovision Song Contest remained a celebration of Europe’s musical diversity and inclusiveness with a large LGBTQ following.
Overall, the event was a mix of catching tunes and eye-popping spectacle with musical styles ranging across various genres. The competition has returned to Sweden, the home of last year’s winner Loreen and ABBA’s iconic victory with “Waterloo.” Despite the controversies and tensions, participants and artists alike came together to celebrate music and love at the Eurovision Song Contest.
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