Ukraine: Here are the contestants for Vidbir 2019

The Ukrainian national selection for Eurovision 2019, "Vidbir", will have 16 15 contestants fighting for bringing Eurovision back to Ukraine. The broadcaster UA:PBC has now selected the 16 15 semi-finalists.

Vidbir 2019 – Semi-final 1 lineup

9 February 2019

1. The Hypnotunez
2. Letay
3. Vera Kekelia
4. TseSho
5. Yuko
6. Maruv
7. Brunettes Shoot Blondes
8. Bahroma

Vidbir 2019 – Semi-final 2 lineup

16 February 2019

1. Ivan Navi
2. Anna Maria
3. Kazka
4. Kira Mazur
5. Laud
6. Khayat
7. Braii
8. Freedom Jazz

Returning artists: Kazka, Tayanna and Laud, who competed in Vidbir 2018, Letay from 2017, and Brunettes Shoot Blondes from 2016.

Vidbir 2019

Vidbir 2019 will have three shows, held in Palace of Culture "KPI" in Kyiv:

• 9 February 2019: Semi-final 1
• 16 February 2019: Semi-final 2
• 23 February 2019: Final

The jury will be the same as last year:

• Jamala – singer-songwriter, Ukraine 2016 (winner)
• Andriy Danylko (Verka Serduchka) – comedian, drag artist and singer, Ukraine 2007 (2nd)
• Eugene Filatov (The Maneken) – singer and producer, creator of group Onuka

Ukraine in Eurovision Song Contest

Ukraine is one of the most successful countries in Eurovision Song Contest.

Out of 15 participations Ukraine has:

• Two victories: 2004 (Ruslana: "Wild Dances") and 2016 (Jamala: "1944")
• Two 2nd places: 2007 and 2008
• Qualified for the final: 14 out of 14 times!