They’re perhaps the most consistent country competing at the Eurovision Song Contest, having always made the grand final since the introduction of the semi-finals. And today broadcaster Suspilne Ukraine moved a step closer to seeing who will represent the country in Basel.
Producers have revealed the names and song titles of the first nine finalists of Vidbir 2025 — the country’s national selection. Those choices were made behind closed doors. But the tenth finalist — chosen in an online vote via the Diia app — will give all the power to the people.
The complete list of finalists will be announced by January 17.
Vidbir 2025 finalists
Future Culture — «Waste My Time»
KHAYAT — «HONOR»
KRYLATA — «STAY TRUE»
MOLODI — «my sea»
Ziferblat — «Bird of pray»
Abiye — «Dim» (Home)
ДК Енергетик — «Sil’» (Salt)
Masha Kondratenko — «No time to cry»
Vlad Sheryf — «Wind of change»
Tina Karol, the music director of this year’s competition, is feeling positive.
“The nine finalists of the National Selection 2025 have been announced. Diverse and talented artists are already preparing for their performances in the final. You will also have the opportunity to choose a finalist by voting in the Diia app. One of eleven artists.”
The final show of Vidbir 2025 will take place on February 8. As in previous years, the winner will be determined by public and jury voting. Ukrainians will choose the jury of the final by online voting.
