The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most watched non-sporting events in the world . `` The booing was a release , a statement of solidarity with Ukraine and Russia 's sexual minorities . '' It has been held every year since 1956, and was last staged in 2014. This year tensions over Crimea could spillover into the contest . In the past officials have disqualified songs with explicit political messages .
The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most watched non-sporting events in the world . It has been held every year since 1956, and was last staged in 2014. This year tensions over Crimea could spillover into the contest . In the past officials have disqualified songs with explicit political messages .