The reality singing competition HaKokhav HaBa ("The Next Star"), which was organised by Keshet, was used to select the artist that would represent Israel.

In Israel's thirty-eighth Eurovision appearance on 23 May, "Golden Boy" finished in ninth place, receiving 97 points.

Since the introduction of semi-finals to the format of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004, Israel has, to this point, managed to qualify to the final five times, including two top ten results in 2005 with Shiri Maimon and "HaSheket SheNish'ar" placing fourth and in 2008 with Boaz and "The Fire in Your Eyes" placing ninth.

Between 2011 and 2014, Israel has failed to qualify to the final consecutively, which included their 2014 entry "Same Heart" performed by Mei Finegold.

However, shortly after the publication of the list, Israeli media reported that Blumin had turned down an offer to represent Israel at the contest.

[7] In October 2014, media reports indicated that IBA would cooperate with commercial broadcaster Keshet in order to select the Israeli entry through the reality singing competition HaKokhav HaBa ("The Next Star").

[9] The Israeli artist for the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 was selected through second season of the reality singing competition HaKokhav HaBa ("The Next Star"), the original version of the international format Rising Star produced by Tedy Productions and Keshet Media Group.

The shows were hosted by Assi Azar and Rotem Sela and featured a judging panel composed of Assaf Etedgi, Muki, Keren Peles and Harel Skaat (2010 Israeli Eurovision entrant).

[16][17] According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country and the "Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals in order to compete for the final; the top ten countries from each semi-final progress to the final.

[19] On 26 January 2015, a special allocation draw was held which placed each country into one of the two semi-finals, as well as which half of the show they would perform in.

The performance began in muted dark blue lighting which transitioned to yellow and red flashing colours as the song progressed.

The background LED screens displayed Asian inspired window panes that also changed colours throughout the performance.

[24][25][27] At the end of the show, Israel was announced as having finished in the top ten and subsequently qualifying for the grand final.

The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent, with their names published before the contest to ensure transparency.

This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act.