Ukrainian flags waved as Kalush Orchestra take to the stage at MTV awards
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukrainian flags waved as Kalush Orchestra take to the stage at MTV awards

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kalush Orchestra got a warm welcome at the MTV Europe Music Awards with members of the audience waving Ukrainian flags as they took to the stage. Before the performance, Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, who was hosting with his partner Rita Ora, said the group were wearing costumes that “dated back thousands of years”. Ora added: “Along with our worldwide winners, we’d like to welcome them from Kyiv, Ukraine – Kalush Orchestra.” Speaking earlier on the red carpet, Psyuk told the PA news agency “culture is one of our weapons” in the war against Russia “so today we are are soldiers that present Ukraine’s culture”.

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Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We’re still here
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We’re still here

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Even amid war, Ukraine finds time for the glittery, pop-filled Eurovision Song Contest. Folk-rap band Kalush Orchestra took the Eurovision title in 2022 with “Stefania,” a song about the frontman’s mother that became an anthem to the war-ravaged motherland, with a haunting refrain on a traditional Ukrainian wind instrument. Heil said the message is that “we all …

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest

The Hindu  

This weekend's Eurovision Song Contest will have Ukrainian flags, Ukrainian musicians and Ukrainian fans — but not the country's wartime leader. The European Broadcasting Union, which runs Eurovision, said that letting Mr. Zelenskyy participate would breach “the nonpolitical nature of the event.” Mr. Zelenskyy's request "to address the audience at the Eurovision Song Contest, whilst made with laudable intentions, regrettably …

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelenskyy barred from addressing 'nonpolitical' Eurovision Song Contest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest …

Ukrainian act preparing for ‘show of confidence’ at Eurovision
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukrainian act preparing for ‘show of confidence’ at Eurovision

The Independent  

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Kalush Orchestra promise to be cultural ‘soldiers’ for Ukraine at MTV EMAs
2 years, 1 month ago

Kalush Orchestra promise to be cultural ‘soldiers’ for Ukraine at MTV EMAs

The Independent  

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Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukrainian musicians unite on Pyramid Stage to tell Glastonbury ‘stop Putin’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha and Eurovision 2016 winner Jamala have …

Eurovision win in hand, Ukraine band releases new war video
2 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision win in hand, Ukraine band releases new war video

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, fresh off its Eurovision victory, released a new music video Sunday of its winning hit “Stefania” that features scenes of war-ravaged Ukraine and women in combat gear, as the annual song contest took on ever more political tones given Russia’s war. “We were trying to deliver the message of what Ukraine looks like …

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid war

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — 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. Especially this year.” “Stefania” was penned by Psiuk as a tribute to his mother, but since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion it has become an anthem to the motherland, with lyrics that pledge: “I’ll …

Eurovision final – as it happened: Ukraine wins with Kalush Orchestra’s song Stefania
2 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision final – as it happened: Ukraine wins with Kalush Orchestra’s song Stefania

The Independent  

✕ Close Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra performs Stefania at 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ultimately, though, favourites …

Ukraine triumphs in Eurovision Song Contest with UK’s Sam Ryder second
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine triumphs in Eurovision Song Contest with UK’s Sam Ryder second

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said …

Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid Russia’s invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision amid Russia’s invasion

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra wins the Eurovision Song Contest in a clear show of popular support for the war-ravaged nation that went beyond music Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy on Sunday, riding a wave of popular support for the war-ravaged nation amid Russia’s invasion. Bookmakers had made Kalush Orchestra the clear favourite for the annual …

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with Kalush Orchestra's Stefania
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with Kalush Orchestra's Stefania

ABC  

Ukraine has won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest by a landslide, with Kalush Orchestra finishing 193 points ahead of its competition for its folk-hip-hop performance of Stefania. Key points: Kalush Orchestra's has become an anthem for its war-torn country Performers from other countries shared their support for Ukraine on stage Ukraine's President says he hopes the country can host Eurovision …

Kalush Orchestra: Ukrainian group prepare to take to Eurovision stage amid Russian invasion
2 years, 7 months ago

Kalush Orchestra: Ukrainian group prepare to take to Eurovision stage amid Russian invasion

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kalush Orchestra will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest tonight, …

Ukraine band favored in Eurovision Song Contest final
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine band favored in Eurovision Song Contest final

Associated Press  

MILAN — Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra and its members’ folk-hip hop anthem to their war-torn nation is the oddsmaker’s favorite to win the Eurovision Song Contest, an event intended to celebrate diversity and promote friendship among nations. For the Ukrainian community in Italy, Kalush Orchestra’s participation in such a hugely popular international event puts an important spotlight on Ukrainian culture …

A fan-favorite band from Ukraine advances to the Eurovision grand final
2 years, 7 months ago

A fan-favorite band from Ukraine advances to the Eurovision grand final

NPR  

A fan-favorite band from Ukraine advances to the Eurovision grand final Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images Ten countries advanced last night from the first round of Eurovision semi-finals to the final round of the songwriting competition, which will take place on Saturday in Turin, Italy. The band's Eurovision entry, "Stefania," …

War in Ukraine live updates: U.S. nears passage of billions more in aid; why Russia's air force has been humbled
2 years, 7 months ago

War in Ukraine live updates: U.S. nears passage of billions more in aid; why Russia's air force has been humbled

NPR  

Marco Bertorello / AFP via Getty Images Members of Ukraine's band "Kalush Orchestra" celebrate their qualification during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song contest 2022 on Tuesday at the Palalpitour venue in Turin. The three-member group — with their iconic pink bucket hat, energetic breakdancer and colorful traditional clothing — is favored to win the competition, with bookmaker Parimatch …

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra are the hot favourites for this year's Eurovision Song Contest — what happens if they win?
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra are the hot favourites for this year's Eurovision Song Contest — what happens if they win?

ABC  

It's that time of the year again, when performers, fans and pundits gather for the longest-running international televised music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest. Kalush Orchestra brought Ukrainian flags but chose less colourful outfits for their official entry to Eurovision at the contest's opening ceremony this week. ABC's Eurovision coverage Keep up with all the latest news from the Eurovision …

A song with power: Ukraine’s Eurovision entry unites nation
2 years, 8 months ago

A song with power: Ukraine’s Eurovision entry unites nation

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra’s upbeat, melodic entry for this month’s Eurovision Song Contest was written as a tribute to the frontman’s mother. “I’ll always find my way home, even if all roads are destroyed,’’ Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk wrote in the lyrics for “Stefania.” His words have become more poignant as missiles pound Ukrainian cities and …

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