Ukraine: Semi-finalists Announced!

Ukraine – It has been revealed who the 18 contestants are in the yea’s Ukrainian national final. The 18 challengers named today will take part in two semi-finals next month to try and win the right to represent their country in Stockholm in May. 

Ukraine: Selection Starts Next Month

Ukraine – After the welcome news that Ukraine is back in the Eurovision Song Contest for 2016 comes the news from broadcaster NTU about how they will select a representative. NTU will work in partnership with private TV channel STB, and hold public auditions around the country in December 2015.

Ukraine: No Appearance in 2015

Ukraine – Very sad news today as Ukraine announced that it will not be entering Eurovision this year. NTU, the state broadcaster made the surprise announcement, explaining it was due to the unstable financial and political situation, and military aggression.

Bus Adventures… with Verka Serduchka!

Eurovision 2014 – Those of you that are avid followers of all things Eurovision may have seen on blogs and social media that the transportation to Eurovision Island leaves a little to be desired. One plus of this is the delegations often jump on our (often elusive) shuttle buses…

Ukraine: Crimea to Vote as Ukraine

Ukraine – Today, Jon Ola Sand, has confirmed that votes cast in the disputed region of Crimea, Ukraine, will be registered as Ukrainian votes. This means the people there are able to vote for Russia, but not for Ukraine. This is not a political decision but revolves around telecoms operators in the area.

Interview: Mariya Yaremchuk of Ukraine

Interview –  The next act in our series of short interviews is the dainty Mariya Yaremchuk of Ukraine. Thrown into the spotlight due to events in Crimea, the young singer was happy to speak a little about the political situation, and with honesty about changes to her ‘Tick tock‘ lyrics…

Ukraine: Behind the Scenes Video Released

Ukraine – Mariya Yaremchuk has released a short exclusive backstage video for her entry song ‘Tick-Tock‘. You can watch the footage here. You can also watch Mariya’s recent live performance from the Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam here.

 

Eurovision Tries to Avoid the Politics of Crimea

Eurovision 2014 – Sweden’s news site Aftonbladet has raised the issue with the EBU of how votes in Crimea will be counted this year, which could be a whole can of political worms. The EBU’s stance is always no politics in Eurovision, so how will they overcome this thorny issue?

Dr Eurovision Running London Marathon

Dr Eurovision – Eurovision fans will no doubt know of ‘Dr Eurovision’, Paul Jordan. Paul completed a PhD on Eurovision and is an academic expert on the Eurovision Song Contest. He is again running the London marathon to raise money for charity this year.

Ukraine: Tick Tock Revamped

Ukraine – The re-worked version of Maria Yaremchuk‘s ‘Tick tock‘ has been unveiled today. Do you prefer the new version which has a longer intro and dare we say it, less irritating parts in it? Watch the official video now and tell us if you like this new version…

Ukraine: Remix Deadine Tonight

Ukraine – Ukraine’s composer, Björn Engelmann, has revealed that the deadline for the remixes on Mariya Yaremchuk‘s Eurovision song is 22.30 (CET) tonight and it’s gonna be tight. It’s now expected that ‘Tick tock‘ will remain the track, but as a revamped version.

Ukraine: Meet Mariya Yaremchuk

Ukraine – It’s already time to start getting to know this year’s participants, starting with Ukraine’s Mariya Yaremchuk. The twenty year old pop singer will represent her country in Copenhagen with the song ‘Tick Tock‘. Find out more about Maria now…

Ukraine: Maria Yaremchuk to Copenhagen

Ukraine – The Eurovision Season of 2014 officially started today with the first National Final of the season brought to us by Ukraine. Twenty acts competed for the right to succeed Zlata Ognevich at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ukraine: National Final Tomorrow Morning!

Ukraine – It’s the first national final of the season tomorrow! You’ll have to remember to tune in early though as it starts at 11.15 (CET). NTU have chosen 20 out of 50 entries to compete in the Ukrainian final. Check out the line-up…

Ukraine: 20 Finalists Named

Ukraine – The national broadcaster has revealed the names of the 20 finalists that will compete on December 21st in a bid to represent their country in Copenhagen. A split jury/ public vote will decide the winner. An internal jury decided on the 20 this weekend from 56 entries.

Former Winner Ruslana Threatens Suicide for her Country

Former Participants – Eurovision 2004 winner, Ruslana Lyzhychko, has declared that she will burn herself to death if no changes are made in Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are currently protesting against their government, with huge gatherings of tens of thousands of citizens.

Ukraine: Meet Zlata Ognevich

Ukraine – Our featured artist of today is Zlata Ognevich of the Ukraine. It was third time lucky for Zata this year after 2 unsuccessful years of etering the Ukraine final. Zlata was born on 12th January 1986 in Murmansk, in the extreme northern part of Russia. She grew up in the Crimean city of Sudak, in the south of Ukraine. Read more about her here.

Ukraine: New Version and Video of ‘Gravity’ Online

Ukraine –  Ukraine have this evening released the official video of their song ‘Gravity’. The fantasy based video with lots of special effects,including unicorns, butterflies and mystical worlds, backs up a revamped version of the song which will be performed by Zlata Ognevich in May. Check the video out here.