Ukraine’s Eurovision 2024 finalists release music videos ahead of Feb. 3 finals
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With less than a week remaining before February 3’s National Selection final for Eurovision 2024, anticipation is rising to see which of the 11 contestants will represent Ukraine at Eurovision in Malmo, Sweden this summer.
NV introduces the music videos of the songs that will appear in Ukraine’s National Selection final.
Given the security situation in Ukraine, the final's location remains confidential. Last year, the event was held at a Kyiv metro station.
The show will be available online through the Diia app, on the UA: Culture TV channel, the Eurovision Ukraine YouTube channel, and other digital platforms of the Public Broadcaster (Suspilne).
Over 720,000 Ukrainians voted for the National Selection jury members, with Andriy Danylko (Verka Serduchka), Jamala, and Serhiy Tanchynets (from Bez Obmezhen) being selected to the jury. This will be Danylko’s fifth time on the jury, Jamala’s sixth, and Tanchynets’ first.
YAKTAK - Lalala
“Eurovision has been my childhood dream,” wrote Yaktak. “When I started singing, I watched the contest and imagined myself on its stage. I tried to create a cool, lively track. I did everything I could and put all my soul and inner fire into it. I made such a hook that the song would be memorable at once and all of Europe would hum it. LaLaLa has real, sincere Ukrainian energy. So friends, I will need your help. I definitely can't do it without you.”
INGRET — Keeper
The music video by singer INGRET, a participant in the national selection for Eurovision 2024, is dedicated to women whose strength and support help Ukrainian warriors endure the hardships of war and protect their land.
NAZVA — Slavic English
“Slavic English is a cheerful and life-affirming song that lightheartedly transmits our reality—presenting Ukrainians to the world while preserving our identity,” NAZVA said. “Ukrainians are very good at making memes organically at the moment. In our times, it's the best form of self-reflection and reaction to any events. If Ukrainians are so good at making memes, why not send it to represent Ukraine at Eurovision?"
ANKA — Palala (She was on fire)
“Palala is a song whose emotions will surely be familiar to everyone,” wrote ANKA about the clip. “We all have dreams, and often, to achieve our goals, we fall, face failures, are left alone with our destructive thoughts, and see no way out. It's like getting stuck in the past, within four walls, lost in our heads. This is familiar to absolutely everyone. But only when you shed all masks, ignore what others say, and start listening to your heart—will you never fade again, for you are the light.”
NAHABA — GLASSS
“The song GLASSS reflects our personal experiences that we are feeling at this moment,” said band members. “It's about the war, joining the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a breakup after five years—all that we want to express and shout out through this song. It's a tragic love story that mirrors the life of Ukrainians against the backdrop of war. We are confident that this text, music, and live emotions will resonate with millions of Ukrainians worldwide.”
Bookmakers updated their predictions for the National Selection winner. Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil – two of the most popular artists in Ukraine – with the song Teresa & Maria are predicted to win with a 58% probability. For Jerry Heil, this is her third participation in the National Selection, while Alyona Alyona is making her debut.
Social media has been abuzz with discussions about their contest song, accusing the singers of choosing Mother Teresa because she has a controversial image in history. The artists have already responded to the criticism, asking not to look for hidden meanings where there are none, as they used Mother Teresa's image to symbolize help, kindness, and service.
Mélovin, who finished 17th at Eurovision 2018, is currently in second place in the ratings, with singer Anka predicted to take third place, the Lviv band Yagody in fourth, and young performer Yaktak in fifth.
Ten artists were selected to participate in the finals, while Anka won a nationwide vote to become the 11th and final artist to take part in the competition.
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