THE week of Eurovision is always my favourite of the year — a celebration of pop music in all of its beautiful, fun and ridiculous glory.
But this year, the contest feels a long way from its tagline “united in music”.
Many music fans now feel torn between wanting to have a good time and acknowledging the suffering in GazaGettyIn Malmo, the atmosphere is tense.
Thousands of fans have descended on the city for the event, but the celebrations are muted and it feels like everyone is on edge.