Eurovision got created to Unite Europe through music. Ukraine has competed in Eurovision for only 19 years, but she has achieved a lot. The country first competed back in 2003, but it always qualifies for the Grand Finals. Ukraine also had won Twice and had been in the top 3 for five times. It is one of the most prosperous countries that had competed in the Song Contest despite its shorter time of joining. Russia got disqualified from competing this year because of the War. Invasion of an Independent country is far from unifying and does not promote peace love like most Russian song entries promoted.
Ukraine Won Eurovision in 2018 with the political song titled 1944. The song resurfaced and got viral again because its message is timely to the current situation.
A month Ago, Ukraine pulled out of the competition because the conflict with Russia made it unable to send its Artist to Turin, Italy. Now, Compromise has been made, and Ukraine will be able to compete. Last year the Australian Entry could not leave Australian soil because of the Pandemic. They sent a live recorded performance as their Entry. The Ukrainian Entry might do the same if the artists won’t leave the country. The Band Kalush Orchestra will be representing the country this year with their song titled Stefania.
One line of the song hits hard at home. “I’ll always find my way home, even if all the roads are destroyed.” The Winner of Eurovision always hosts the contest next year. If the War isn’t able by next year, Ukraine won’t be able to host the contest, but another country could take proxy and assist Ukraine with the situation. The Song Stefania is about the Mother of the artist; hence it’s named after her. It is a Ukrainian language rap that uses ethnic Musical instruments. Ukraine usually sends English language songs, but this year is the perfect time for them to be nationalistic and sing in their own language. Had Russia been allowed to compete this year, they could have sent another Ballad about peace and love.
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As a Person who has been watching this contest all my life. Russia in did loves singing about Peace and harmony. I stand with Ukraine but their entry this year don’t deserve to win. Their Entry last year deserves to win. This year if they won it will be seen a Pity votes.
Now we are going to have 40 songs competing this year. The band might compete using a tape recorded video instead of live performance because Ukrainian men are not allowed to leave the country.
I understand that they received exemption and were allowed to do promo tour. They also have the greenlight to participate at ESC in Turin next month.