# Music
Ukraine is to introduce a Ukrainian Music Day — the Verkhovna Rada has passed a resolution
On 27 May, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution establishing Ukrainian Music Day. It will be celebrated annually on the third Saturday in September.
Lavrov has stated that Russia will not return to Eurovision due to ‘satanism’
Russia will not return to Eurovision due to the presence of ‘satanism’ at this international song contest. Earlier, the head of Eurovision stated in an interview that, in theory, Russia could be readmitted to the contest.
"Potap and Nastya" have announced the band's return after a nine-year hiatus
The musical duo ‘Potap and Nastya’ have announced their return to the stage. On Instagram, they posted a video in which they announced the band’s reunion in Russian and revealed that their first concert will take place on 19 December in New York.
The results of Eurovision 2026 have been announced
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest has come to an end in Vienna. This year’s winner was Bulgaria’s representative, DARA, with the song “Bangaranga”
The 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malta
The 'Eurovision 2026' Junior Song Contest will take place on 24 October in Malta, specifically in Ta' Qali.
Ukraine has qualified for the final of Eurovision 2026: when will LELÉKA perform?
Ukraine has qualified for the grand final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Ukraine’s representative, LELÉKA, performed in the second semi-final on 14 May with the song “Ridnym” as entry number 12 and became one of the ten contestants to secure a place in the final.
LELEKA’s performance at Eurovision 2026 will cost around $300,000
Ukraine’s entry at Eurovision 2026, performed by LELEKA, is expected to cost around $300,000. The singer has stated that her team has already secured over 93% of the required budget, although just over 80% had been raised by the time she left Ukraine.
‘Eurovision 2026’: results of the first semi-final announced
The first semi-final of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest has come to an end in Vienna. Representatives from 15 countries competed for a place in the grand final, but only ten contestants made it through.
The first semi-final of Eurovision 2026: where and when to watch, bookmakers’ predictions
On Tuesday, 12 May, the first semi-final of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest will kick off in Vienna, at the Wiener Stadthalle. It will feature performers from 15 participating countries, as well as representatives from Italy and Germany, who automatically qualify for the final as members of the ‘Big Five’.
"She's been brainwashed": Ani Lorak's mental state has alarmed those close to her
Staff members of Ani Lorak, who has abandoned her native Ukraine for the aggressor state, Russia, have expressed concerns about the singer’s mental health.
Boycott of Eurovision over Israel: organisers have taken a difficult decision
The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest want to bring back the countries that have boycotted the contest over Israel’s participation. At the same time, they have no plans to exclude Israeli performers from the contest, despite protests, political pressure and controversy surrounding the war in Gaza.
Britney Spears has been charged with drink-driving
American singer Britney Spears is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
