Ukraine’s Eurovision 2025 national final takes an exciting turn as Tina Karol, a contestant from Eurovision 2006, becomes the music producer. Discover how this familiar face in the Eurovision world is shaping Ukraine’s journey to Basel!
In a surprising turn of events, Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspilne has announced that Tina Karol, a well-known figure in the Eurovision world, will be the music producer for Ukraine’s national selection process for Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This announcement comes just days after Ukraine confirmed its participation in the upcoming contest.
From Contestant to Producer: Tina Karol’s Eurovision Journey
Tina Karol, who represented Ukraine in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with “Show Me Your Love,” finishing in seventh place, is now stepping into a key behind-the-scenes role. Her experience as both a contestant and a judge in previous national selections makes her a valuable asset to the Ukrainian Eurovision team.
Karol’s Vision for Vidbir 2025
Expressing her excitement about her new role, Karol stated, “I’m thrilled to join the National Selection team and support both new talents and returning artists. I’m sure we’ll see many talented performers this year, which we’ll make sure to showcase in the best way possible”. Her involvement in the production process comes after previously expressing interest in returning to Eurovision as a performer, suggesting she might be laying the groundwork for a future comeback.
What to Expect from Ukraine’s National Final
The official launch of Ukraine’s national selection process is set for next week, with the opening of the submission window for artists and songwriters. While the exact format of the selection process hasn’t been revealed, it’s likely to follow the traditional “Vidbir” format, which Ukraine has used since 2016 when Jamala won Eurovision.
Tina Karol: A Ukrainian Music Icon
Tina Karol’s appointment as music producer brings a wealth of experience to the role. As one of Ukraine’s leading singers with a large and supportive fan base, Karol has achieved numerous accolades in her career, including “Song of the Year” awards and multiple “Singer of the Year” titles. Her involvement in Eurovision extends beyond her 2006 performance, as she served as a judge in Ukraine’s national selection from 2020 to 2022.
Ukraine in Eurovision 2024
Jerry Heil and Alyona Alyona represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 with the song “Teresa & Maria.” The duo won the Ukrainian national selection “Vidbir 2024” and finished third in the Eurovision final with 453 points.
Their entry is notable for being the first since 2002 to place in the top 5 while performing second in the running order, a position traditionally considered challenging in Eurovision statistics.
Source: suspilne
Eurovision 2025: This will be Ukraine’s 20th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Ukraine joined the competition in 2003 and has won it three times. Ukraine’s last victory was in Eurovision 2022 with the song “Stefania” performed by Kalush Orchestra.
