Category: Ukraine

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Suspilne reveals Vidbir 2027’s application deadline, selection process and February final, as Dmytro Shurov returns as musical producer. After Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2027, which will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, details of the selection process for Vidbir, Ukraine’s national final scheduled for February 2027, have now been revealed. Along with the announcement, the broadcaster has introduced a new musical producer who has previously held the same position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Vidbir 2027: Applications Open Until November 2 The application window for Vidbir 2027 opened on September 15 and will remain open until November 2. During this period, artists can submit their applications, either as solo performers or as groups of up to six members. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by May 3, 2027, the expected date of the Eurovision Song Contest under the new rules set for the competition. All genres are welcome, and artists are encouraged to submit several...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukranian national broadcaster Suspilne confirmed Ukranian's participation in Eurovision 2027. The representative will be chosen via Vidbir. The Ukranian national broadcaster, Suspilne, has confirmed that the country will participate in next year's contest in Burgas, and that the Ukranian representative will be selected through "Vidbir" the country's longstanding Eurovision national selection. With this, Ukraine becomes the 26th country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, joining a list of countries that includes: the United Kingdom, Estonia, Poland, Germany, North Macedonia, Australia, Canada (participating for the first time), and the host country, Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Ukraine has already begun preparations for its national final, Vidbir, which will take place against the backdrop of the country’s complex security situation and the potential challenges during the winter months. The Ukranian national broadcaster emphasizes that every necessary effort will be made to allow Ukrainian artists to present their songs and give the public the opportunity to choose the artist who...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leleka reveals Eurovision 2026 left her in heavy debt, with unpaid production costs and an uncertain financial future. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has revealed the enormous financial burden and debt she incurred following her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer admitted that the extensive investment in production, artistic direction, and staging left her with significant financial obligations, and that she has still been unable to repay everyone who worked on the project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The High Cost of Representing Ukraine Taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest requires a substantial financial commitment from both artists and delegations. Beyond the participation fee paid by the national broadcaster, artists are often required to cover the costs of flights, accommodation, costumes, and the professional teams accompanying them throughout the contest. In Ukraine's case, where the country continues to face the challenges of an ongoing...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian Eurovision artist Leléka criticized Greek singer Akylas for performing a t.A.T.u song during his concert in Athens The Ukrainian participant from the recent Eurovision Song Contest, singer Leléka, was involved in an unexpected drama after surprisingly criticizing the Greek participant from the same contest, Akylas, following one of his recent performances in Athens. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The criticism emerged following the decision made by Akylas to perform the song "All The Things She Said". The song was originally performed by the Russian duo t.A.T.u, an artistic choice that Leléka claimed deeply hurt her feelings. According to her, the members of the group openly support the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, she stated that the situation is particularly severe because a major Russian strike on Ukraine took place on that very same day: Today is a day of mourning in Kyiv. Following one of the largest Russian attacks on the city in recent...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian Eurovision representative Viktoria Leléka opens her heart in a deeply personal interview. The singer speaks candidly about her second divorce, her housing instability, and why she cannot return to her childhood home. Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Viktoria Leléka - known to fans simply as Leléka - has opened up about a severe personal crisis. In a raw and emotional interview, the singer revealed that she is currently going through a divorce from her second husband. According to Leléka, the painful breakdown of her marriage coincided exactly with the launch of Vidbir, Ukraine's national selection for Eurovision. While she officially moved to Berlin for her studies, she does not own any property or have a permanent home there. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I don't understand where I'm supposed to live" For six months during her Eurovision preparations, Leléka lived in Kyiv in a small apartment belonging to a close friend, who kindly let her...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2026 fans are furious after the official YouTube upload cut Verka Serdiuchka's emotional performance of 'Volare' in Vienna. The Eurovision 2026 Grand Final, which took place last week in Vienna, may seem like a magnificent musical celebration, but it did not pass without loud backstage drama. When the official recording of the broadcast was uploaded to the official Eurovision YouTube channel, contest fans around the world were left completely shocked and confused to discover that a significant part of the performance by Ukrainian pop giant Verka Serdiuchka had been cut from the broadcast edit. Social media users are furious about the incident, failing to understand the reason behind the decision, and even claiming that the omitted part was the most emotional moment of the entire evening. During the Grand Final interval act, beloved past stars of the contest delighted the audience with a rhythmic and festive medley of songs. Among the participants who swept the arena,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); LELÉKA’s second rehearsal of "Ridnym" for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 featured a bandura-infused performance and a stunning visual transformation. The Ukrainian singer LELÉKA did her polished second rehearsal in Wiener Stadthalle, making it clear that the artistic vision for her song "Ridnym" has undergone a significant upgrade since Vidbir. The performance, which begins with a clean and hypnotic image on a bright white runway, manages to distill the Ukrainian sense of "home" into a raw and powerful musical moment. With a rare combination of traditional bandura sounds and a sharp visual transformation - shifting from total darkness to a burst of color and emotion - Ukraine is positioning itself as one of the most memorable and moving entries of Eurovision 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‏ The short video snippet released from LELÉKA’s second rehearsal for Ukraine has left viewers deeply moved. The artist demonstrates particularly impressive and precise vocal abilities alongside hypnotic staging that has been significantly improved...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Leléka, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Ridnym". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. The Ukrainian singer Leléka took to the Wiener Stadthalle stage today for her first set of rehearsals, as song number 12 in the second semi-final. It was clear from the very first moment that this was not a carbon copy of her performance from the Ukrainian "Vidbir". The artist chose to present a refined and polished artistic vision for her song "Ridnym" (in English: "Relatives"), touching national emotional chords through the use of stunning visual elements. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Ukraine's First Rehearsal: More Details The show opens with a clean, hypnotic image: LELÉKA walks along a bright white runway, making her way towards musician Yaroslav Dzus. The sounds filling the arena are those of the traditional bandura - a deep cultural tribute she insisted on bringing to the global stage, distilling the Ukrainian sense of "home"...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian national broadcaster confirms Illya Dutsyk as director for Leléka’s Eurovision 2026 entry "Ridnym", promising brand-new staging and special effects in Vienna. Eurovision month has officially arrived, and preparations for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna are reaching full speed. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, released official and intriguing details today, May 1st, regarding the planned performance for Leléka and her song "Ridnym". Ukraine, consistently recognized for its mesmerizing visual presentations, is preparing several surprises for the stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Illya Dutsyk to Lead Artistic Vision The man leading the artistic vision for the Ukrainian performance this year is director Illya Dutsyk. While this marks his debut on theEurovision stage, Dutsyk is no stranger to the world of the competition - he was the creative force behind the memorable staging for the band Ziferblat during the 2025 Ukrainian national selection. According to the team, the concept for the performance in Vienna will be built around a...