2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland

Basel, Switzerland will host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, selected over Geneva. The event draws millions of viewers worldwide, with the last Swiss winner being in 1988. The contest is organized by the European Broadcasting Union.

Eurovision Contest and LGBTQ+ Representation

Bambie Thug, a self-described 'queer witch' Eurovision contestant, celebrated the victory of fellow 'non-binary' performer Nemo from Switzerland, declaring 'the queers are coming.' Thug accused the European Broadcasting Union of siding with Israel and inciting violence against her. Despite protests, Israeli singer Eden Golan placed fifth.