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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's national broadcaster reveals the first nine finalists for the Vidbir 2026 grand final. One additional contestant, selected by the Ukrainian public, will join the lineup. Last Monday (November 24), 15 contestants for Vidbir 2026 were revealed. Today, Ukraine's national broadcaster, Suspilne, announced the nine finalists for the competition and provided details on how the entry for Eurovision 2026 will be chosen. The grand final is scheduled for February 2026, with the winner, who will represent Ukraine in Vienna, determined by a 50% public vote and 50% jury vote to maintain Ukraine's perfect 100% qualification record to the Eurovision grand final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As noted, of the 15 initial candidates, nine songs have been selected to compete in the grand final. From the remaining six songs, one more will advance via an online public vote on the official website. The additional finalist will be announced on January 15. In total, 10 songs will compete in the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jerry Heil, Ukraine’s representative at Eurovision 2024, revealed on social media that she’s aiming to win Eurovision 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria! Jerry Heil, the beloved Ukrainian singer who represented her country in Eurovision 2024 alongside Alyona Alyona, and together they came in an impressive third place with the powerful and moving song "Teresa & Maria", revealed that she is ready to fight again for the right to represent her country at Eurovision. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After it was revealed yesterday that Jerry Heil would be returning to "Vidbir 2026", the Eurovision community was really excited about the return of the beloved singer. Jerry Heil published a post confirming the announcement that she was returning and shared her excitement and anticipation with her followers: "It's true - I'm returning to Vidbir 2026. I really missed this celebration of music, and this family called 'Eurovision' - a family that I truly feel a part of. Yes,...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, today published the list of artists competing in "Vidbir 2026", battling for the ticket to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Ukrainian national broadcaster, Suspilne, revealed today (Monday) the identities of 15 competitors for "Vidbir 2026", and released previews of the songs. This marks the official start of the Eurovision season in Ukraine, ahead of the 2026 contest that will be held in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The competitors in "Vidbir 2026": ANSTAY Jerry Heil Karyotype KHAYAT LAUD Leléka MOLODI MON FIA Monokate Mr. Vet OKS The Elliens Valeriya Force ShchukaRyba Marta Adamchuk (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Among the competitors are several familiar names: Jerry Heil – Represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside Alyona Alyona with "Teresa & Maria", finishing third in the grand final. Jerry also competed in the national selection in 2023 and 2021. Monokate – Represented Ukraine in Eurovision 2020 and 2021 as a member of the band Go_A, which placed fifth in...

(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...