On 9 January 2023, it was announced that the band was one of the six acts chosen to compete in Eurosong 2023 for the chance to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 . They competed with the song “Hawaii”, and ultimately finished in 4th place with 18 points. The song, called by the band “the most personal piece of songwriting”, was released as a single, and was described as a love letter to Lydon’s wife, Nora Forster . After her death on 5 April, the band announced their studio album End of World , released on 11 August, along with a new European tour. Public Image Limited has been touring frequently as of 2025 and 2026, with concerts planned into 2027.
Eurosong 2023 entry
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