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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne officially announced that 451 songs were submitted to "Vidbir 2026". This platform will choose the Ukrainian entry for Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria.  The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspline officially announced that 451 songs were submitted for the local selection event "Vidbir 2026", which will determine Ukraine's entry for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine continues to use its national selection process, first introduced in 2016 when the country won for the second time - with Jamala and her powerful song "1944". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   Submission Details and Timeline Suspline confirmed the impressive number of song submissions, noting that the window for submissions was open between September 3rd and October 27th. The entries came from 392 separate artists, including 313 solo acts and 79 bands. The candidate list features 30 musicians who previously attempted to represent Ukraine. Finalists for the national selection will be unveiled on December 15th, while additional acts for the "Rehabilitation...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The drama in Ukraine is ongoing: Suspilne comments on the initiatives to change the rules of "Vidbir 2026", and rules out any possibility of changing them this year This year, even before the first note was heard on the Ukrainian "Vidbir 2026", the drama had already begun. The rules of the national selections have made a big stir, and the question of whether they are discriminatory against some artists has been raised by some people in the Ukrainian music industry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of the singers who has already submitted an application to "Vidbir 2026" is singer Olya Polyakova, who is considered one of the country's favorites but stands at the center of another scandal surrounding the Ukrainian selection. She did participate in the selection in 2012, where she reached 8th place, but since then things have changed significantly. The Ukrainian singer of Russian origin shared on her Instagram her decision to participate in "Vidbir 2026" and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine faces a turbulent time in "Vidbir 2026" as Jamala criticizes "terrible" submitted songs and legal battles over participation rules potentially changing. This year, even before the first note was heard on the Ukrainian "Vidbir 2026", the drama had already begun. At its center is none other than Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala, who was appointed this year as the musical producer of the competition. But instead of a national creative celebration, Jamala found herself dealing with what appears to be an artistic crisis in Ukrainian music. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It Simply Tears Me Apart" A month and a half have passed since September 4th, the day when the song submission window for "Vidbir 2026" opened. The country that won first place twice in the last decade, and has maintained its position in the top ten for five consecutive years, now stands before what appears to be a musical crisis. Jamala, the musical producer of "Vidbir 2026" and the singer who brought...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne published on Instagram that German Nenov will be the new artistic director of "Vidbir 2026". What experience does he bring with him to the Ukrainian national final? Ukraine is preparing for Eurovision 2026: the national broadcaster Suspilne confirmed that German Nenov will return as the artistic director of "Vidbir 2026". The announcement was made via Suspilne’s official Instagram account, where his extensive experience in television, music, and Eurovision productions was emphasized.   הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם   ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Євробачення Україна‎‏ (@‏‎suspilne.eurovision‎‏)‎‏ A Familiar Name in the Eurovision World Nenov, a well-known Ukrainian director based in Kyiv, has an impressive portfolio in both television productions and music videos. Eurovision fans already know his work: he served as Ukraine’s artistic director at Eurovision 2023, when the duo Tvorchi represented the country with “Heart of Steel”. He also directed Ukraine’s stagings at Junior Eurovision in 2021 and 2022. In 2024, he was responsible for the staging of Luxembourg’s...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olena Usenko eyes Eurovision 2026 as Ukraine prepares Vidbir. The Junior Eurovision 2021 star hopes to compete for the chance to represent her country. Ukraine is already gearing up for Eurovision 2026, and as the national broadcaster opens the song submission window for its national selection, reports are emerging about artists planning to compete for the honor of representing Ukraine on the Eurovision stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olena Usenko, who represented Ukraine at Junior Eurovision 2021 with the song "Vazhil," officially announced her intention to submit a song for the national selection. Usenko, who finished in sixth place at the Junior Eurovision, confirmed that work on her entry has already started. Usenko has expressed interest in taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2024, when she originally planned to enter Vidbir. However, she ultimately did not appear on the participants’ list. Usenko has not clarified whether she withdrew voluntarily or was simply not selected to compete. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine’s national broadcaster Suspilne has opened the submission window for “Vidbir 2026”, set to take place in February. Ukraine is already gearing up for Eurovision 2026 with the opening of the song submission window for “Vidbir 2026.” The musical producer of “Vidbir 2026”, Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala, will curate an initial shortlist of 15 songs that will advance to live auditions. From this pool, nine artists will be chosen to compete in the final, which will be held in February in a live show format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “You are representing not only yourselves but also Ukraine” In addition, the Ukrainian public will select a tenth finalist via online voting, choosing from six shortlisted candidates. The submission deadline is October 27th. Jamala, who this time serves as the national selection’s music producer, stressed that contestants must begin their preparations immediately: “Don’t be afraid to experiment and to stay true to yourselves - that’s what Eurovision values, and that’s what leaves...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suspline, Ukraine’s national broadcaster, brings Jamala as music producer for Vidbir 2026, aiming for another Eurovision win. Details and registration info coming soon Jamala, the winner of Eurovision 2016, will serve as the music producer for Ukraine’s national Eurovision selection (Vidbir) in 2026, according to a statement from the Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspline. “Since winning Eurovision, I’ve learned an important lesson: there are no accidental winners”, said Jamala. “Victory always comes down to readiness, resilience, and professionalism. That’s exactly what I want to see in future contestants”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Permanent Judge and Esteemed Musician Since her victory in Eurovision 2016 with her song “1944” Jamala has judged seven national selections. She is also a recipient of the Shevchenko Prize, Ukraine’s highest cultural award for 2024, and served as a member of the Grammy Awards jury. This marks her debut as music producer for the national selection. A New Challenge and Great Honor "For me, the role of music producer...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziferblat face extensive costs for representing Ukraine at Eurovision 2025; details on the band’s financial burden and ongoing payments revealed. Members of Ziferblat, who represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2025, recently revealed the enormous expenses needed to take the stage in Basel. These costs included costumes, staging, technical support, logistics, promotion, and production arrangements. The total sum, approximately $120,000 (approximately €102,700), remains a considerable financial burden for the band months after the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Costs Covered by the Band According to band members, part of the amount was offset by crowdfunding and local sponsors, but the bulk was paid directly from their own pockets. The group’s guitarist, Valentin Leshchinsky, admitted in an interview that they are still paying off the debts from their Eurovision 2025 participation: “We still have an outstanding amount for Eurovision. We’re still repaying it, but it isn’t critical”. He said. Between Dreams and Expenses The story of Ziferblat joins other Ukrainian and international artists who have testified about the high...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jamala, winner of Eurovision 2016, received the "Order of Princess Olga" from President Volodymyr Zelensky during Ukraine’s Independence Day in Kiev. The award highlights her contribution amid the ongoing war. The Ukrainian singer Jamala, winner of Eurovision 2016, was among those honored by President Volodymyr Zelensky at Ukraine’s Independence Day ceremonies held yesterday in Sofia Square, central Kiev. The artist was awarded the "Order of Princess Olga", Third Class - a distinction given to women in Ukraine for personal achievements in public, industrial, social, scientific, educational, cultural, and other fields. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Joy Mixed With Sorrow "It was wonderful and unexpected to receive an award on Independence Day. It is a mixture of joy and sorrow at the same time, because among those honored are women receiving this award posthumously". The singer wrote on social media: "We live in a reality where every day carries a heavy price that continues to grow, because every day we lose our people. We must thank...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. The method for selecting Ukraine’s entry has not yet been decided. The Ukrainian national broadcaster Suspilne has confirmed the country’s participation in Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Ukraine is the 24th country to express interest in participating in Eurovision 2026, following Albania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the host country, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The head of Ukraine’s Eurovision 2026 delegation, Oksana Skybinska, emphasized that participating in the contest is an invaluable opportunity to present the nation’s unique musical heritage. “Eurovision is a wonderful chance to highlight Ukraine’s musical DNA. The scale of the event and its wide media exposure will provide an excellent stage to showcase our artists and to demonstrate our ability to create contemporary and original European music, even under the difficult conditions of war”. Skybinska explained. She also hinted at upcoming surprises planned for...