Ukraine’s 2018 national selection is taking shape, as the 18 contestants have now been allocated in their respective semi-finals.
The 18 participants of the Ukrainian selection for Eurovision 2018 were revealed on the 16 January, and the semi-final running order draw has now been concluded.
The allocation draw was conducted and determined by Ruslan Quinta and his team for the country’s upcoming national selection, Vidbir 2018.
The allocation draw results
We now know which artists will be competing in each of the 2 semi-finals of Vidbir 2018. Here is how the shows have been allocated!
Semi-final 1 – 10 February
- Сonstantine
- Serhiy Babkin
- Laud
- Kazka
- The VIO
- Kozak System
- Vil’na
- Pur:Pur
- The Erised
Semi-final 2 – 17 February
- Ingret
- Melovin
- Julinova
- Tayanna
- Kadnay
- Yurcash
- Mountain Breeze
- Illaria
- Dilemma
The contestants now know their respective competition and can prepare for their stage performances during the semi-finals!
About Vidbir 2018
The 2018 Ukrainian Eurovision national selection will consist of a total of 3 shows, with 2 semi-finals and grand final.
Serhiy Prytula is set to host Ukrainian national selection for the second time, having hosted the 2017 Ukrainian Eurovision national selection.
The 2018 Ukrainian national selection jury consists of Eugene Filatov, Jamala and Andreiy Danilko.
The votes of the 3 jury members will be combined with the vote of the public televote, each of whom will determine the semi-final qualifiers as well as the selection winner.
Vidbir 2018 schedule
- 10/02: Semi-final 1
- 17/02: Semi-final 2
- 24/02: Grand Final