The jury selected 11 finalists from over 400 applications and 280 artists.
The bride, a fighter of the 3rd INGRET assault brigade, will perform in the final of the National Selection for Eurovision 2024 under number 02. The singer will perform a composition dedicated to Ukrainian defenders, as well as their mothers, wives and daughters.
INGRET (real name: Ingret Kostenko) is an alternative Ukrainian singer, songwriter and musician who previously participated in singing shows (in particular, in “Voice of the Country”, where she reached the super final and took second place).
The final of the National Selection is scheduled for February 3. As in previous years, the winner will be chosen by the jury and the audience (via online voting). According to the drawing of lots, the order of applicants’ performance is as follows:
- YAKTAK – Lalala
- INGRET — Keeper
- NAZVA — Slavic English
- ANKA – Palala
- Drevo – Endless chain
- alyona alyona & Jerry Heil – Teresa & Maria
- MÉLOVIN – DREAMER
- SKYLERR — Time is running out
- Ziferblat – Place I Call Home
- YAGODY – Tsunamia
- NAHABA — GLASSS
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be held in the Swedish city of Malmö. The first and second semi-finals (one of which will be played by Ukraine) are scheduled for May 7 and 9, and the grand final is scheduled for May 11.