Artists create alternative Eurovision in response to Israel’s participation

A group of artists in Ireland has hosted an alternative Eurovision event to raise money for Palestinian organisations (Kate O’Shea/PA)

An artistic group in Ireland has created an alternative Eurovision event amid calls to boycott Israel’s participation in the contest while raising money for Palestinian organisations.

Apartheid-Free Arts, a group of artists supporting human rights and advocacy groups in Palestine, hosted an event called Shine On Palestine: The Alternative Eurovision featuring Irish and Palestinian musicians and poets.