Ukraine launches national selection for «Eurovision 2025»
On September 17th, the official website of «Suspilne Movlennya» announced the start of the national selection for «Eurovision 2025» in Ukraine. The news has sparked excitement among music lovers and fans of the popular European song contest.
«Ukraine has a rich history of success at Eurovision and we are thrilled to once again have the opportunity to showcase our talented artists on the international stage,» said the head of the selection committee, Oksana Skyba.
The national selection process will be open to all Ukrainian citizens, regardless of age or musical background. Interested participants can submit their applications online, and a panel of experts will review and select the top candidates to compete in the televised national final.
This year’s selection will have a special focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity in Ukrainian music. «We want to see a variety of genres and styles represented in our national final, as well as artists from different regions and backgrounds,» said Skyba.
The winner of the national final will have the honor of representing Ukraine at «Eurovision 2025» in Italy. This will mark the country’s 18th participation in the contest since its debut in 2003. Ukraine has had a successful track record at Eurovision, winning twice in 2004 and 2016 and placing in the top ten multiple times.
The news of the national selection has also been met with enthusiasm from past Eurovision participants. «I am excited to see what talented artists will emerge from this year’s selection and represent Ukraine at Eurovision. I know they will make us proud,» said Jamala, who won the contest in 2016 with her song «1944».
The national selection is not only a chance for Ukrainian artists to showcase their talents, but also an opportunity for the country to promote its culture and traditions to a global audience. «Eurovision is not just a music competition, it’s a celebration of diversity and unity. We want to show the world the beauty and richness of Ukrainian culture,» said Skyba.
The «Eurovision 2025» national selection is set to be a grand event, with top-notch production and performances. The national final will be broadcasted live on «Suspilne Movlennya» and will also be available for international viewers to watch.
As the preparations for «Eurovision 2025» begin, the excitement and anticipation among Ukrainians continue to grow. The national selection is a chance for the country to unite and support its representatives, and for the artists to shine on the international stage.
Ukraine has proven time and time again that it has what it takes to succeed at Eurovision. With the launch of the national selection, the country is ready to take on the challenge once again and make its mark on the world stage. We can’t wait to see what «Eurovision 2025» has in store for us.
