Ukraine: Junior Eurovision National Finalists Revealed

Ukrainian broadcaster UA:PBC have now announced the eleven acts that will be competing to represent Ukraine at Junior Eurovision this year.

A total of 105 acts applied during the submission process, with 70 of the submissions deemed eligible for the selection. A jury has selected the 11 acts that will go through to the final, and they are:

Participants who submitted an original song

  • Polina Babii – Superbit
  • Oleksandr Balabanov – Vidkryvai (Open)
  • Yuliia Karimi – PEOPLE
  • Anzhelina McFarlane (RREALINA) – MY SPIRIT
  • Yaroslav Politov (YAR POLITOV) – GOOD ALWAYS WINS
  • Anhelina Terennikova – The Vibe
  • Olena Usenko (Ellen) – Never Get Free
  • Sofiia Shkidchenko – OK

Participants who submitted a cover song

  • Nikita Achkasov – My Oasis
  • Darin Osman – A Natural Woman

Participants who received most likes from the online audience

  • Daniiela Shapohnikova – Tvoiie Maibutnie (Your Future)

The finalists now have until September 4 to record the final version of the song they wish to compete with in the selection. The participants who submitted a cover song will be given an original song to record. You can listen to the submissions of the shortlisted artists here.