The names of the finalists of the national selection for Eurovision 2025 have become known: will Ukraine be able to conquer Europe again

Eurovision is not only the most musical show in the world. It has long been more than just about songs and their artists. Every year, the song contest presents the most painful problems of our time. And its stage is used by countries in order to attract the attention of the widest possible public not only to singing, but also to values, ideas, experiences that are worth a powerful social resonance.

Eurovision is about love, struggle and social problems

To make sure of this, it is enough to recall the resounding victory of the Israeli singer Netta Barzilai, whose performance contradicted all musical canons, but conveyed to the audience the hot topic of harassment today. We can also mention our Jamala, for whom Eurovision became a platform for broadcasting the tragedy of the Crimean Tatars to the whole world.

The victory of the Kalush Orchestra with the song Stefania in 2022 was also symbolic. Their performance combined the Ukrainian ethnic musical tradition with modern styles, and also reflected the resilience and struggle of the Ukrainian people in the conditions of war. Viewers from all over the world saw how culture can be a tool not only for creativity, but also for indomitability, and stood in solidarity with Ukraine through the power of art.

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Who will represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025?

Ukrainian public broadcasting announced the names of nine finalists of the national selection. This year’s list will be complete thanks to voting in the “Action” application, where Ukrainians will choose the tenth participant.

The following have already reached the finals:

• Future Culture with a song Waste My Time — an experimental group that offers a futuristic look at pop music with elements of electronics.
• KHAYAT with a track HONOR — an artist known for his unique ethnic motifs combined with modern genres.
• KRYLATA with composition STAY TRUE — a band that glorifies honesty and authenticity in every sound.
• MOLODI with a song my sea — a tender lyrical ballad dedicated to the theme of home and memories.
• Ziferblat with a track Bird of pray — an atmospheric band with philosophical lyrics and extraordinary vocals.
• Abie with composition House — a performer who touches on deep personal and social themes in his texts.
• DK Energetik with a song Salt — a vivid representative of the Ukrainian underground with acute social themes.
• Masha Kondratenko with a track No time to cry — an optimistic and at the same time profound work that calls for strength and endurance.
• Vlad Sheriff with a song Wind of change — modern pop-rock that carries a message of change and renewal.

Interestingly, this year’s selection offers a wide range of genres — from pop music to ethnic motifs and philosophical ballads. The winner will be chosen by the audience and the jury, the composition of which will also be determined by Ukrainians through online voting.

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Will this year’s representative of Ukraine be able to repeat the success of previous participants? We will find out the answer already in May 2025, when the singer selected at the national selection will perform in the semi-finals of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

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Montenegro is coming back

A special feature of this year’s competition will be the return of Montenegro, which missed the previous two seasons due to financial difficulties. In total, 38 countries will take part in the competition, of which 32 will play in the semi-finals.

The winners of the semi-finals – 20 contestants – will join the big stage of the final together with acts from the “Big Five”: Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. In addition, Switzerland automatically advances to the finals as last year’s winning country.

The draw, which will determine the distribution of participants between the semi-finals, will take place on January 28, 2025 in Basel. Each country will select its representative and song over the coming months, and all entries must be submitted by mid-March 2025.

It is expected that the competition will become a platform for demonstrating modern musical trends, national identity and drawing attention to current world problems. Basel is preparing to create an unforgettable musical celebration that will unite millions of spectators around the world.

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In May 2025, Basel will host the Eurovision Song Contest, where artists from different countries will once again showcase their talents. This is not only a chance for the participants to show themselves, but also an opportunity to talk about important topics for each nation through music. Anticipation of the contest is already gaining momentum, and it promises to be interesting for many viewers around the world.