Two singers who performed as part of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden on Tuesday were reprimanded by event organizers for wearing pro-Palestinian symbols.

Opening act performer Eric Saade wore a kaffiyeh—a headscarf that can be a symbol of Palestinian solidarity—on his wrist during the show Tuesday. And Irish contestant Bambie Thug told reporters that same night that contest organizers “ordered” them to change their stage make-up before their semi-final performance because of its pro-Palestine references, according to BBC.

  • @Squizzy
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    196 months ago

    No freedom of expression in their art apparently, some bullshit

  • @cosmicrookie
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    156 months ago

    I am skipping it this year although I enjoy the show.

  • @Okokimup
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    136 months ago

    How dare the part-Palestinian performer wear a symbol of his heritage!