Ukraine: Pre-selection adds Semi-finals for 2016

Ukrainian public broadcaster UA Pershyi alongside sponsoring partner STB have upgraded their national pre-selection for 2016 with the addition of two semi-finals prior to their national final set for 21st February.

Even though Songwriting applications are still available to submit until 20th February, UA Pershyi have released further information and dates regarding their upcoming national selection for Eurovision 2016.

Announced Dates:

  • Semi-Final 1: Saturday 6th February.
  • Semi-Final 2:  Sataturday 13th February.
  • National Final: Sunday 21st February.

Previous artists who have already submitted entries for Ukraine in 2016 include neAngely who entered “Courageous” in 2014 and Viktoria Petryk, sister of JESC 2013 winner Anastasiya Petryk. Viktoria placed 2nd in JESC 2008 with “Matrosy” and also placed 2nd in Ukraine’s adult national final in 2014 with “Love is Lord”. Viktoria has submitted “Overload” for her 2016 participation to represent Ukraine in Stockholm.