Suspilne has announced that popular singer and songwriter Jamala will serve as the music producer of Ukraine’s Eurovision National Selection — Vidbir
Jamala, the Eurovision 2016 winner and a seven-time jury member in previous national selections, is also the 2024 laureate of Ukraine’s highest cultural honor — the Shevchenko National Prize, and a member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), will make her debut as the music producer of the National Selection (Vidbir).
“For me, the role of music producer for the National Selection is both a new challenge and a great honor. Being on the jury is one thing: you choose among the artists presented to you. But as a producer, I need to listen to every submission and, together with the team, select the participants who will go on to perform before the public on air.
Since winning Eurovision, I’ve learned an important lesson: there are no accidental winners. Victory always comes down to readiness, resilience, and professionalism. That’s exactly what I want to see in future contestants. This competition is an intense physical and emotional trial. It means dozens of rehearsals, constant performances, and the constant awareness that you’re representing your country every single moment.
From the upcoming season, I expect sincerity and strength. I want to see artists who are ready to step on stage right now and fight for victory. The submission window will open very soon — so I urge everyone to prepare thoroughly and send in your songs,” Jamala commented.
Applications for Ukraine’s National Selection will open at a later date, with further details on participation requirements and the selection process to be announced soon
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