Eurovision

2022 - 5 - 14

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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes ... (BBC News)

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song Contest, in a public show of support following the country's invasion by Russia. The rap-folk band, ...

"It has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine." When a country is unwilling or unable to run the show, another broadcaster usually steps in... "Obviously, there are unique challenges involved in hosting next year's competition. The country hasn't been in the top 10 since Jade Ewen came fifth in 2009. However, as in any other year, we look forward to discussing all the requirements and responsibilities involved in hosting the competition with UA:PBC and all other stakeholders to ensure we have the most suitable setup for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest." most recently in 1980, when the Netherlands took over from Israel, who declined to host the contest after winning for two years in a row. Earlier this week, it was revealed that President Macron of France had tried to get Maneskin disqualified from the contest as a result of the incident. The winning country usually stages the show, but Ukraine is unlikely to have that capability, after its state broadcaster, UA:PBC, was targeted in the opening days of the war. "After it all started with the war and the hostilities, it took on additional meaning, and many people started seeing it as their mother, Ukraine, in the meaning of the country," Psiuk said last week. "Have fun and don't get close to the table," he deadpanned, referencing the controversy that arose last year when he was falsely accused of snorting cocaine in the green room. In both 2019 and 2021, the UK came last. "This is a red letter moment," said Graham Norton, who presented the contest on BBC One. "I am so happy for him, for the UK and for the BBC who have worked so hard to turn our fortunes."

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Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest in wave of goodwill following ... (CNN)

Ukraine's folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra captured the imagination of fans across the continent.

In a bar in central Kyiv, not far from the city's famous golden roofed Saint Sophia Cathedral, a small Eurovision viewing party was taking place on Saturday night. Alluding to the rule that a winner of the previous year's competition gets to host the contest, he said: "Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision! For the third time in its history. "The soldiers would come in to get some rest, we were cooking food for them -- borscht, soups, meat, potatoes, there wasn't much selection at the time," he said. The event in Turin saw several of the elaborate and camp performances that have become Eurovision's hallmark. "On some days there are rockets flying over people's houses and it is like a lottery -- no one knows where it will hit," Psyuk told CNN this week ahead of his performance. We will do our best to one day host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt!"

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Ukraine crowned winner of 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (NBC News)

"Stefania," about the mother of Kalush Orchestra's frontman, “has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine," the singer said.

As a result, it said, it substituted jury votes with an aggregate calculation for the last semi-final and the final. Zelenskyy vowed to someday host the event in the war-devastated city of Mariupol. "It has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine."

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Ukraine Wins the Eurovision Song Contest (The New York Times)

The country's entry, the folk rap band Kalush Orchestra, triumphed with points from the popular vote.

In a recent video interview from Kyiv, Hnatenko said he felt the band’s appearance at Eurovision was “equally important” as his own service in the war. “Lately, the Ukrainian culture was attacked, and we are here to prove that Ukrainian culture and music are alive and they have their own beautiful signature,” he said speaking through a translator. It’s tradition that the winner is host of the following year’s events. And he was prepared to fight if asked, he said. A photo posted by Suspilne, the Ukrainian public broadcasting company, showed the veteran presenter at a desk in a bunkerlike room, surrounded by computers, wires, a camera and eroding walls that revealed patches of brick underneath. “And I think that it could be a right signal.” Its participation had been a cultural touchstone of sorts for Russia’s engagement with the world, persisting even as relations worsened between Mr. Putin’s government and much of Europe. After the win, Iryna Shafinska was trying to fix her makeup — including two hearts in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on her cheeks — which had been smudged by tears of joy. After 80 days of fighting that has forced millions from their homes, brought ruin to cities and towns across Ukraine’s east and killed tens of thousands, the band won an emotional victory for Ukraine with a performance of “ Stefania,” a rousing, anthemic song. But as a showcase meant to promote European unity and cultural exchange, it has never truly been separate from politics, though the contests rules forbid contestants from making political statements at the event. Psiuk’s mother had texted him after the win to say that she loved him “and she was proud,” he said at a media conference after the contest at which he thanked everyone who had voted for the group. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, organizers barred Russian performers from the event, citing fears that Russia’s inclusion would damage the contest’s reputation.

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Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war (KKTV 11 News)

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation ...

“On the fifth or fourth day of the war, they shot our TV tower in Kyiv,” he said. “Like every Ukrainian, I am ready to fight and go until the end.” “Oh, this victory brings so much hope.” One of the original members stayed to fight, and the others will be back in Ukraine in two days, when their temporary exit permit expires. And war or not, fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win. This is extremely nice,” said Julia Vashenko, a 29-year-old teacher. The 439 fan votes is the highest number of televote points ever received in a Eurovision contest, now in its 66th year. Ukraine was able to participate in the music contest “thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the resistance of our people,” he said. Kalush Orchestra itself is a cultural project that includes folklore experts and mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture. Glory to Ukraine!” The public vote from home, via text message or the Eurovision app, proved decisive, lifting them above British TikTok star Sam Ryder, who led after the national juries in 40 countries cast their votes. “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.”

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La victoria en Eurovisión supone una"increíble felicidad" para ... (BBC Mundo)

El grupo era el favorito por el creciente apoyo al país debido a la guerra. El presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, felicitó a Kalush Orchestra y dijo que ...

"Estoy feliz, ¡había tanta tensión!", expresó Alina, la anfitriona de la fiesta. Especialmente este año". Su mensaje para los espectadores que votaron por Ucrania era: "Votaron por la paz, la libertad y el futuro". "Stefania se oye cada día en el frente como una llamada a la libertad", le dice a la BBC Ann Fedirko desde Ucrania. "Cada soldado recuerda a su madre, que reza por él de noche, y él tiene que conseguir una vida libre para ella". Yura Solodzhuk, que administra una página de fanáticos ucranianos de Eurovisión y que también tuvo que abandonar su país, le dijo a la BBC que está sorprendido por la victoria pero que servirá para "atraer la atención del mundo de nuevo". El presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, felicitó a Kalush Orchestra y dijo que la valentía de Ucrania "impresiona al mundo".

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Eurovisión: Ucrania arrasa en el televoto y es campeona de la 66ª ... (FRANCE 24)

El grupo ucraniano 'Kalush Orchestra' ganó este sábado la 66ª edición del Festival de la Canción 'Eurovisión', celebrado en la ciudad de Turín, en Italia.

A pesar de los esfuerzos de la UER, parece que los países están dispuestos a utilizar el Festival de la Canción Eurovisión con fines políticos. "Los motivos son similares en el deporte y en Eurovisión", explicó Lukas Aubin, especialista en Rusia y geopolítica del deporte. El grupo canta: "Siempre encontraré mi camino hacia casa, aunque todos los caminos estén destruidos". Es difícil evitar emparejar la letra con las imágenes de destrucción que han llegado de Ucrania en los últimos meses. Mientras tanto, Ucrania sigue utilizando el concurso para construir su propia imagen en la escena internacional. A menudo se rechazan canciones del Festival de Eurovisión por ser demasiado políticas, pero es raro que se descalifique a un país por su postura política. La última vez que ocurrió fue hace casi 30 años, en 1993. Luego, en cuanto son criticados o excluidos, se hacen las víctimas y critican el concurso". La decisión de prohibir la participación de Rusia este año no fue controvertida entre los aficionados. Ucrania no es el único país que lo hace. Como ganadora, Ucrania organizó el concurso al año siguiente y las tensiones con Rusia aumentaron. Indiscutiblemente, su candidatura está ligada a la guerra que Rusia libra en su territorio. Cuando Ucrania ganó el concurso con Jamala en 2016, "fue visto como un insulto en Moscú", dijo Aubin. Este año, la exclusión del Festival encaja perfectamente en la narrativa rusa de que Occidente es hostil a Rusia. En última instancia, "Eurovisión se ve como un arma de poder blando occidental", dijo Aubin. Así, la relación de Rusia con Occidente define su actitud hacia Eurovisión. A pesar de todo, Ucrania ya lideraba las apuestas. Las casas de apuestas no fallaron esta vez.

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Eurovision Sees Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra Win, As Performers ... (Deadline)

Eurovision traditionally has been a place where politics were frowned upon, at least in the overt songs . But the war in Ukraine is much on the world's mind ...

When accepting the award, Kalush Orchestra’s bandleader said, “Thank you for supporting us. Eurovision uses a complicated scoring system involving various tallies among industry experts and fan votes from the participating countries. While rockers Måneskin were Eurovision’s 2021 winners, going on to open for the Rolling Stones, appear on Saturday Night Live, and get a coveted slot at Coachella, their influence didn’t prompt a rock revolution at this year’s event. Måneskin were back on the European stage tonight previewing their new song for Baz Luhrmann’s movie Elvis. Later, Laura Pausini, the Italian cohost, used her opening number for a “Peace on Earth” message. After its performance tonight, one of the singers said in halting English, “I ask all of you, help Ukraine, Help Mariupol, help us stand right now.”

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Ucrania, de la mano de Kalush Orchestra, gana Eurovisión 2022 ... (CNN)

Gracias al voto popular, Ucrania se corona como el ganador de Eurovisión 2022. Es la tercera vez que el país triunfa en el evento.

Información, diseminen información, hablar de esto, tratar de contactar a los funcionarios locales a los gobiernos [y pedirles] que ayuden", dijo Psiuk. "¡Nuestra valentía está impresionando al mundo, nuestra música está conquistando Europa! ¡El año que viene Ucrania será la sede de Eurovisión! Por tercera vez en su historia, y estoy seguro que no será la última. Haremos todo lo posible para recibir a los participantes e invitados de Eurovisión en Mariúpol ucraniano. ¡Gracias Kalush Orchestra por ganar y a todos los que votaron por nosotros!" Ucrania será la sede de Eurovisión 2023, de acuerdo con el formato del concurso. Interpretando la canción "Stefania", Kalush Orchestra superó a los otros 24 países clasificados en la gran final con un total 631 puntos. A través de un tuit, la Comisión Europea felicitó a Kalush Orchestra por la victoria, diciendo que "Stefania" es el reflejo de los corazones de los europeos.

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Zelenski: 'El año que viene, Ucrania será sede de Eurovisión' (San Diego Union-Tribune en Español)

El presidente ucraniano, Volodímir Zelenski, dijo este domingo en sus redes sociales tras ganar su país Eurovisión 2022 en Turín que "el año que viene ...

“Nuestro coraje impresiona al mundo, nuestra música conquista Europa. El año que viene, Ucrania será sede de Eurovisión por tercera vez en su historia. Zelenski: ‘El año que viene, Ucrania será sede de Eurovisión’ El presidente ucraniano, Volodímir Zelenski, dijo este domingo en sus redes sociales tras ganar su país Eurovisión 2022 en Turín que “el año que viene Ucrania será sede” de ese festival, como corresponde al país triunfador.

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Ukraine Wins Eurovision Song Contest, U.K. Places Second (Variety)

Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra has won Eurovision Song Contest with their song 'Stefania' while the U.K.'s Sam Ryder came second.

While Ukraine scored moderately in the jury vote, with a total of 192 points, the country was pushed into No. 1 position with an unprecedented 439 points from the public. Despite not winning the contest, it was viewed as a huge improvement on the previous year’s entry, when the U.K. came last out of 26 countries with zero points. “The victory is very important for Ukraine especially this year. I am sure that our victorious chord in the battle with the enemy is not far off. Both the jury and public are forbidden from voting for their own country. Ukraine won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Italy on Saturday night.

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Ucrania gana Eurovisión 2022: ¿Cuánto cuesta ser el país anfitrión? (Cinco Días)

Italia se ha gastado alrededor de 16,3 millones de euros en retransmitir la gala desde Turín tras ganar los italianos Maneskin el año pasado.

En 2018, Portugal (Lisboa) presupuestó 23 millones de euros. En 2019, Tel Aviv (Israel) empleó 28,5 millones de euros. La cifra está lejos de la empleada por Azerbaiyán (2012), sin contar los 100 millones de euros que el país gastó para construir un nuevo estadio.

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Ukrainians react to Eurovision 2022 win with 'happiness' and 'tears ... (The Washington Post)

Like millions of Ukrainians, Falkovskaya was celebrating the victory of Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra at the Eurovision Song Contest. The band's victory, ...

The video is dedicated to “the brave Ukrainian people,” the “mothers protecting children” and to “those who gave their lives to our freedom,” it says. The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. The members of Kalush Orchestra received special permission to travel to Italy for Eurovision, even though Ukraine has banned most men between 18 and 60 from leaving the country in case they are called to fight. The children are reunited with their families in refugee centers and train stations, as the service members — all women — stare into the camera, some of them in tears. “It is impossible to hold back tears.” On Sunday, the band released a music video for “Stefania,” the song that helped secure its first-place Eurovision finish, that was filmed in war-torn areas of Ukraine. “The world needs to see it!” the message said. “This video was filmed in Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka, Hostomel, cities near Kyiv that suffered the horrors of Russian occupation,” it reads. It is the latest example of Ukraine’s use of cultural diplomacy amid its conflict with Russia. “I ask for all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal right now,” Psiuk said after the band performed at the grand finale. This is how Ukraine’s Eurovision presenter and commentator Timur Miroshnychenko reacted to the news of Kalush Orchestra’s victory. Next year, Ukraine is expected to host the competition, an occasion that Zelensky said he believes will not be the last.

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Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra Wins Eurovision Amid War (TIME)

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest, a clear show of popular support for the group's war-ravaged nation that went beyond music.

“On the fifth or fourth day of the war, they shot our TV tower in Kyiv,” he said. “Like every Ukrainian, I am ready to fight and go until the end.” One of the original members stayed to fight, and the others will be back in Ukraine in two days, when their temporary exit permit expires. And war or not, fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win. “Oh, this victory brings so much hope.” This is extremely nice,” said Julia Vashenko, a 29-year-old teacher. The 439 fan votes is the highest number of televote points ever received in a Eurovision contest, now in its 66th year. Kalush Orchestra itself is a cultural project that includes folklore experts and mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture. Ukraine was able to participate in the music contest “thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the resistance of our people,” he said. Glory to Ukraine!” The public vote from home, via text message or the Eurovision app, proved decisive, lifting them above British TikTok star Sam Ryder, who led after the national juries in 40 countries cast their votes. Psiuk thanked the Ukrainian diaspora “and everyone around the world who voted for Ukraine. … The victory is very important to Ukraine. Especially this year.”

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