The six-man band that mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture was the sentimental and bookmakers' favorite among the 25 bands and performers competing in the grand finale. The public vote from home was decisive in securing their victory.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave signs that he was watching from Kyiv, and rooting for Ukrainian band. Fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win. Still, Ukrainian music fan Iryna Lasiy said she felt global support for her country in the war and "not only for the music."
The six-member, all-male band received special permission to leave the country to represent Ukraine and Ukrainian culture at the music contest. One of the original members stayed to fight, and the others plan to return as soon as the contest is over. "I believe that wherever there is Ukraine now and there is an opportunity to talk about the war, we need to talk," said Alexandra Konovalova, a 23-year-old make-up artist in Kharkiv. "Any competitions are important now, because of them more people learn about what is happening now."
The Will Ferrel movie?
Gee, didn't see that coming. Why do we mix politics with entertainment.
Why I am not surprised.
sucks when pity gets u rewarded like this. bullshit win, totally predictable. onto the next giveaway to soon to be Russia anyways.
I new it last week. Big 'surprise' 🤣
Maybe not quite as democratic as we think...but what the heck!
Very bad song and the group support neonazis.
There’s a surprise, lol!
Not like it wasn’t rigged or anything … nope not at all
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