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Ukraine’s entry is favourite to win Eurovision song contest

Kalush Orchestra say they ‘represent every Ukrainian’ and song Stefania has become an anthem in the country

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2022

Ukraine's Eurovision entry originally written about frontman's mum is now an anthem to war-torn nation

The song is becoming a sentimental favourite ahead of next weekend's contest

Wales Online · May 6, 2022

A song with power: Ukraine's Eurovision entry unites nation

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra’s upbeat, melodic entry to this month’s Eurovision Song Contest was written as a tribute to the frontman’s mother

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Score-settling, boo suppression and voter arrests: will this be the most electric Eurovision ever?

With Russia banned and Ukraine the favourite, this year’s song contest will be momentous. Can the nations unite against Putin? Could we see another police roundup? And how did a Kyiv rapper’s tribute to his mum become an anthem for peace?

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Sam Ryder tipped to push Eurovision favourites Ukraine 'all the way' ahead of final

UK's Eurovision entry, TikTok sensation Sam Ryder, is predicted to have the highest finish for Great Britain in years but Ukraine are still tipped to win

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine’s Eurovision entry want to be ‘another mouthpiece’ for their country

Russia was banned from the contest in February after a decision by the European Broadcasting Union

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine's Eurovision Song Contest band calls for end to war

In this edition of Encore!, we hear from the frontman for the group representing Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest as he calls for people across the world to protest Russia's invasion of his country. Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk was speaking from Israel, where the group have been rehearsing together…

France 24 · Apr 7, 2022

Ukraine to compete in Eurovision Song contest with song pre-recorded in ‘safe space’

Ukraine will take part in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest but the performers will not be able to attend in person due to the Russian invasion.

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2022

Eurovision favourites, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra join war effort

Topping the Eurovision leaderboard is a dream for many international music acts but for Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, the glitz of the song contest seems a long way off.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Ukrainian Eurovision entry Kalush Orchestra puts competition aside to join war effort

Ukrainian folk rap group Kalush Orchestra have pushed aside their thoughts of this year's Eurovision contest amid Russia's invasion on Kyiv

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022