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Ukraine: Following a Near Win in the National Final – Krut Eyes Another Eurovision Attempt

July 18, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut, known for her bandura performances, hints at another attempt to represent Ukraine at Eurovision after previous near-successes. She reveals her sound already featured in a winning song. Ukrainian singer and musician, specializing in playing the traditional bandura instrument, Maryna Krut, is not giving up on her dream of representing Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest, despite two previous unsuccessful attempts. In a new interview, she shared that she is considering another try, possibly as early as 2026, though scheduling conflicts might force a delay. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Krut, who previously competed twice in Ukraine’s national final, moved audiences with her powerful performances. In 2020, she secured third place with the song “99,” and in 2023, she came just one step from victory with the lyrical lullaby “Kolyskova,” finishing in second place. In an interview with Ukrainian media, Krut revealed she is already working on a new song, although she has yet to decide when...

From Europe to the U.S.: Jamala to Vote for the Prestigious Grammy Awards

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jamala, who won Eurovision for Ukraine in 2016, has officially joined the Recording Academy with full Grammy voting rights — a significant step in her global musical journey. The singer and songwriter Jamala, who captivated the Eurovision 2016 stage with her groundbreaking song "1944", has made history by becoming the first Ukrainian to join the Recording Academy as a full member — the body behind the Grammy Awards. This development strengthens Ukraine’s visibility in the international song competition landscape and in the global music industry at large. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Historic Shift: A Ukrainian in the Heart of Grammy Decision-Making Jamala’s official induction into the Recording Academy grants her direct voting rights for the prestigious Grammy Awards, often regarded as the Oscars of the music world. Voting memberships are reserved for active professionals in the music field, including performers, songwriters, producers, sound engineers, and instrumentalists. Candidates must demonstrate significant professional accomplishments, a strong passion and engagement with the...

Kyiv Missile Attack: Alyosha Survives by a Miracle

June 24, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Everything inside is shattered”: Ukrainian Eurovision star Alyosha revealed the extent of destruction to her Kyiv home after a deadly Russian attack, as she and her family narrowly escaped harm. During a missile attack on Kyiv last night (June 23rd), the apartment of Alyosha, Ukraine’s Eurovision 2010 representative, was severely damaged. The missile did not hit her building directly, but the blast waves tore the steel doors from their frames and caused extensive destruction. Despite the damage - she and her family survived. Her husband, singer Taras Topolia, updated that a nearby building suffered a direct hit - with many casualties reported. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Everything Inside Is Shattered” – Shock, Destruction, and Reactions from the Music Community Topolia’s post painted a grim picture: “Everything inside is shattered… The blast waves bent the metal and broke the doors from their locks. We are lucky - we are all alive.” The statement sparked a wave of solidarity from artists, including Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala,...

The Mystery of the Stolen Dress: Who Stole the Dress of the Ukrainian Eurovision Winner?

June 15, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine is in turmoil: The dress of Eurovision winner Jamala, recently returned to her from Sweden, has been stolen, causing an uproar on Ukrainian social media. Who stole Jamala's dress? The iconic outfit of Jamala, the Ukrainian winner of Eurovision 2016, was stolen after being returned to her from the ABBA Museum in Sweden. Jamala, who won first place with the song "1944" in the competition held in Stockholm, recently revealed that the dress she wore—designed by the international Ukrainian designer Ivan Frolov—disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The singer refrained from disclosing further details but posted a photo from the historic performance, leaving the Eurovision community with many questions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Costumes as Cultural and Political Symbols The disappearance of Jamala's outfit highlights how Eurovision costumes have become highly valuable cultural symbols, not only for fans of the competition but also in the international collectors' market. Over the years, notable costumes from the contest—such as those of Netta Barzilai from...

Drama in Ukraine: Kateryna Pavlenko Removed from the Eurovision 2025 Jury Panel

May 25, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After Estonia, Ukraine is also in turmoil: Kateryna Pavlenko, lead singer of Go_A and Eurovision 2021 representative, was removed from the Eurovision 2025 jury panel due to a violation of contest regulations. Kateryna Pavlenko, the lead vocalist of Go_A and Ukraine’s representative at Eurovision 2021, has been removed from Ukraine’s jury panel for Eurovision 2025 following a breach of the European Broadcasting Union’s voting rules. The decision, made at the request of the EBU just before the voting phase of the Eurovision Song Contest, has stirred strong reactions among fans in Ukraine and across Europe. Pavlenko’s disqualification, after being chosen by the public to serve as a juror, underscores the EBU’s strict commitment to fairness in the judging process. She has been replaced by Natela Chkhartishvili-Zatsarinna, the producer of music channels M1 and M2, in order to maintain gender balance on the panel. This intriguing decision is notable, as the specific reason for Pavlenko’s removal has not been...

Ukraine’s Second Rehearsal: Ziferblat Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's Eurovision 2025 representative, Ziferblat, held their second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bird of Pray." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Ziferblat, Ukraine’s representatives, were the fifth act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bird of Pray". Ziferblat will perform as song number 5 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13th. In the video posted on the official Eurovision Instagram page, the band's lead singer, Danil, can be seen standing center stage, with the rest of the band filling the stage around him. The LED lights completely transform the performance we saw in the Ukrainian Eurovision pre-show, while the LED screen effects perfectly match the rhythm of the music. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performance Details for Eurovision 2025 The stage garden with grass and flowers from the national selection has been replaced by pink and green neon graphics on the...

Just After Rehearsals: The Unexpected Tragedy Shaking Ukraine’s Eurovision 2025 Delegation!

May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Just as everything seemed ready for the contest, a shocking event shakes the entire Ukrainian delegation. What really happened to Ukraine’s team after their rehearsal in Basel? Hrystyna Starikova, the backing vocalist for Ukraine’s representatives, the band Ziferblat, whose bird-like voice is an integral part of their song, experienced a heartbreaking moment amid preparations for Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Starikova, who is accompanying the band at this year’s contest, arrived in Switzerland with the Ukrainian delegation ahead of rehearsals for Europe’s biggest musical event-but was forced to confront devastating news from home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Russian Bombing Destroys Family Home As delegations from across Europe continued to arrive in Basel for rehearsals, Starikova shared on her Instagram page, with deep sadness, that her family’s home in the city of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, was completely destroyed following a Russian bombing. Alongside her post, she uploaded harrowing images showing the remains of the building, blackened and...

Spectacular Comeback: Jerry Heil to Perform at Eurovision 2025!

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: Jerry Heil, renowned Eurovision star has been chosen as a special guest performer for the contest in Basel, Switzerland! The excitement for Eurovision 2025 is reaching its peak, as today it was revealed that Jerry Heil, who captivated all of Europe last year, will participate as a special guest performer at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. At this stage, it has not yet been announced at which of the three live Eurovision shows Jerry Heil will appear. However, anticipation is already evident on social media and within the international fan community. As a reminder, the singer was selected this year as the spokesperson for the Ukrainian jury’s points in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם ‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎SRG SSR‎‏ (@‏‎srg.ssr‎‏)‎‏ From Semi-Final to Center Stage: The Return of Jerry Heil Jerry Heil, who represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2024 alongside alyona alyona, will perform this year as a...

Ukraine’s First Rehearsal: Ziferblat Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by Nitsan Eliraz Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine's Eurovision 2025 representative, Ziferblat, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Bird of Pray." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Ziferblat, Ukraine’s representative, was the third act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Bird of Pray". Klemen will perform as song number 5 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. The band, consisting of Danylo, Valentyn, and Fedir, sees itself as the representative of the new generation of Ukrainian music. Since their victory in the Ukrainian Eurovision selection (Vidbir), the performance has undergone a significant upgrade: the suits remain wide-cut in the 1970s style, but each member now wears a different vibrant color with plenty of glitter, and the three backing vocalists appear in sparkling gold suits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Performance Details for Eurovision 2025 The stage garden with grass and flowers from the national selection has been...

Ukraine: Production Team Revealed — How Much Will the Eurovision 2025 Staging Cost?

May 3, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ukraine at Eurovision 2025: The full production team behind the performance of Ziferblat has been revealed. Who are the familiar faces — and how much will the staging in Basel cost? The anticipation surrounding Ukraine's performance at Eurovision 2025 in Basel is rising, and this time, new details about the production team for the song “Bird of Pray”, to be performed by Ziferblat, have been revealed. The show, which is already being dubbed one of the most talked-about of the year, is artistically directed by Maria Korostelova, who has established herself as one of the most sought-after directors in Ukraine. Who is the renowned costume designer behind the performance — and what is the cost of the staging in Basel? All the details are below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Who Is Behind the Staging? Maria Korostelova, who in recent years has directed countless performances for the Ukrainian national selection "Vidbir" and worked on stage with...