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Eurovision Song Contest

Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual international song contest that brings together countries from across Europe and beyond. Its main goal is to promote cultural exchange and showcase musical talent. The contest was founded in 1956. It features representatives from countries that are members of the European Broadcasting Union. Eurovision is one of the most popular television shows in the world by viewership. The contest has become a platform for the development of the music industry and a symbol of European unity.
1956
The first contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. Switzerland won
2003
Ukraine participated in the contest for the first time – Oleksandr Ponomaryov took 14th place
2004
Changes were made to the rules: the contest, which previously consisted only of a final, received a semi-final
2004
Ukraine won for the first time – singer Ruslana triumphed at the contest
2008
A second semi-final was added, expanding the geography of the contest
2010
The possibility for viewers to vote throughout the show was introduced, increasing engagement
2016
A new system for announcing scores was introduced, separating jury and televoter votes
2016
Ukraine won for the second time – singer Jamala became the winner
2020
An online concert was organized in response to the cancellation of the contest due to the pandemic, to maintain connection with the audience
2022
Ukraine won the contest for the third time – the Kalush Orchestra band took first place
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Ukraine will be represented by Ziferblat at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

The song “Bird Of Pray” by Ziferblat has won the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The winner was determined by the jury and viewers, including 362.4 thousand votes via Diia.

Culture • February 8, 09:28 PM • 40923 views
Today Ukraine will choose a representative for Eurovision 2025: where to watch the final and how to vote

The final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place today at 18:30. The show will feature 10 finalists and Ukrainian showbiz stars, and the winner will be determined by the jury and viewers via Diia and SMS.

Society • February 8, 01:55 PM • 107717 views
FROLOV created a look for the finalist of the Eurovision Song Contest KHAYAT

Designer Ivan Frolov is designing a costume for the Eurovision Song Contest finalist KHAYAT. The image will include the symbols of the morning dawn and golden strings, reflecting the concept of the artist's performance.

Society • February 7, 04:21 PM • 120145 views
National Selection for Eurovision 2025: when to watch, performance order, and who is currently the favorite

On February 8, the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2025 will take place, where 10 performers will compete. According to bookmakers' predictions, the main contender for victory is the band Ziferblat with the song "Bird of Pray".

Culture • February 3, 03:14 PM • 194865 views
When will Ukraine perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel? Results of the draw

The draw determined the order of the countries' performances at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel. Ukraine will perform on May 13 along with Sweden, Slovenia and other countries in the first half of the first semifinal.

Culture • January 28, 01:43 PM • 25387 views
Eurovision 2025: songs and performance order of national selection finalists announced

"Suspilne Movlennya" presented 10 songs from the National Selection participants and held a draw for the performance order. The final of the selection will take place on February 8, and the winner will be determined by the jury and the audience.

Culture • January 23, 02:56 PM • 25852 views
Girl who survived Hamas attack to represent Israel at Eurovision Song Contest

24-year-old Yuval Raphael will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Switzerland. The girl survived the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, hiding for 8 hours under the bodies of the dead at the Nova festival.

Culture • January 23, 08:14 AM • 32224 views
Moldova will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Moldova 1 TV channel has announced that it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 due to a decline in public interest. The contribution of €21486 will be redirected to other projects.

News of the World • January 22, 01:12 PM • 30229 views
Ukrainians chose the last finalist in national selection for Eurovision Song Contest through Diia

FIЇNKA became the tenth finalist of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 according to the results of the voting in Diia. The final of the contest will be available on February 8 in the app on the Suspilne Culture channel.

Society • January 17, 08:12 AM • 30266 views
Eurovision Song Contest 2025: the tenth finalist of the national selection can be chosen in Diia until January 17

Ukrainians can vote for the last finalist of the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 via the Diia app. The voting will last until 10:00 on January 17, with 10 performers to choose from.

Society • January 13, 09:24 AM • 28565 views
National selection for Eurovision: the numbers of participants who claim to be the tenth finalist are already known

Public Broadcasting has announced a draw among the participants of the longlist to select the last finalist of the national selection. The voting will take place in Diia from January 13 to 17 among 10 candidates.

Society • January 2, 01:34 PM • 28282 views