Ukrainian Singer Jamala, Go-A Lead Singer Katerina Pavlenko and Frontman of «Bez Obmezhen» Sergiy Tanchynets Appointed as Jury Members for Ukraine’s National Selection for Eurovision 2025
Ukraine’s national selection for Eurovision 2025 has announced its exciting new jury members, who will be responsible for selecting the country’s representative for the prestigious international music competition. The lineup includes three talented and well-respected figures in the Ukrainian music industry, namely Jamala, Katerina Pavlenko and Sergiy Tanchynets.
Jamala, the winner of Eurovision 2016 with her powerful song «1944», needs no introduction. Her soulful voice and captivating stage presence have made her one of Ukraine’s most beloved artists. She has since released multiple successful albums, including «Kryla»(Wings) and «Podykh» (Breath), and has continued to represent Ukraine on the international music scene.
Katerina Pavlenko, the lead singer of Ukrainian folk-electronic band Go-A, rose to fame after reaching the finals of «The Voice of Ukraine» in 2017. The band’s unique sound, blending traditional ethnic instruments with modern beats, has earned them a dedicated fan base and a spot in the hearts of Ukrainian music lovers. Their most recent single «SHUM» (Noise) has been enjoying success both in Ukraine and abroad.
Sergiy «Fozzy» Tanchynets, the frontman of the popular Ukrainian rock band «Bez Obmezhen», is known for his powerful vocal range and charismatic stage presence. With numerous hit singles and successful collaborations, the band has become a mainstay in the Ukrainian music industry. They have also represented Ukraine at international music festivals, including Eurovision Village and the SunSonic festival in Turkey.
The jury members’ selection was highly anticipated by fans and music professionals alike. In a unique approach, the results of the audience vote were announced through the «Diya» app, a popular Ukrainian government platform. This transparent and interactive method allowed for a fair and representative decision, which resonated with the Ukrainian audience.
The trio of talented musicians will be joining other jury members, including music producer and TV host Dmitriy Tankovich and choreographer and Eurovision 2007 representative Andriy Danylko (known as Verka Serduchka), who have been praised for their expertise and impeccable taste in music.
In addition to selecting Ukraine’s representative for Eurovision 2025, the jury members will also be responsible for providing feedback and guidance to the contestants throughout the national selection. Their valuable insights and constructive criticism will undoubtedly help elevate the participants’ performances and contribute to the overall success of the show.
To make the selection process more inclusive and diverse, the national selection committee has also announced that they will be accepting submissions from all regions of Ukraine, including the occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas. This initiative aims to give a chance to talented artists from all corners of the country to showcase their music and to promote unity and inclusivity within the Ukrainian music industry.
The news of Jamala, Katerina Pavlenko and Sergiy Tanchynets joining the jury for Eurovision 2025 has brought excitement and anticipation to the Ukrainian music scene. Their collective talent, experience and passion for music will undoubtedly make for a successful and memorable national selection, and we cannot wait to see who they will choose to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025.
In conclusion, we congratulate Jamala, Katerina Pavlenko and Sergiy Tanchynets on their new roles as jury members for Ukraine’s national selection for Eurovision 2025. We are confident that their contribution to the competition will bring even more prestige to the already successful event, and we wish them and all the contestants the best of luck. Let’s support Ukrainian music and cheer for our representative at Eurovision 2025!
