Stephen Fry Pens Open Letter Asking People Not Boycott Eurovision
Stephen has joined a growing number of celebrities condemning the boycott against the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held this year in Tel Aviv.
Stephen has penned an open letter asking people not to take part in boycott, writing that music should “transcend boundaries and brings people together under a common bond.”
“We believe that unifying events, such as singing competitions, are crucial to help bridge our cultural divides and bring people of all backgrounds together through their shared love of music,”he continues.
“The annual Eurovision Song Contest embodies this unifying power. Every year, millions of people across Europe, and around the world, join together in a massive display of cultural exchange and celebration of music.
“Unfortunately, this year, the spirit of togetherness is under attack by those calling to boycott Eurovision 2019 because it is being held in Israel, subverting the spirit of the contest and turning it from a tool of unity into a weapon of division.
“We believe the cultural boycott movement is an affront to both Palestinians and Israelis who are working to advance peace through compromise, exchange, and mutual recognition.
“While we all may have differing opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the best path to peace, we all agree that a cultural boycott is not the answer.”
Fry joins Sharon Osbourne, Rachel Riley, Gene Simmons, Rory Cowen (the openly gay Mrs Brown’s Boys actor) and many more in his dismissal of the boycott.
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