Why is Ukraine not in Eurovision 2019?
Ukraine originally intended to take part in Eurovision 2019, holding a national final to choose their entry for Tel Aviv in February – which was won by singer Maruv with Siren Song. The track immediately became a fan favourite – but trouble flared just days later amid claims that Maruv – real name Anna Korsun – had refused to sign a contract which temporarily barred her from performing in Russia. Public broadcaster UA: PBC subsequently dropped the song as the country’s entry for Eurovision. They said in a statement: ‘The performer representing Ukraine at the international stage, upon signing an agreement with UA:PBC, also has commitments of becoming a cultural ambassador of Ukraine and delivering not only their music but also expressing the opinion of the Ukrainian society in the world. After the negotiations, UA:PBC and the singer MARUV have not found common ground in the mission of the representative of Ukraine at the international song contest.’.
Ukraine originally intended to take part in Eurovision 2019, holding a national final to choose their entry for Tel Aviv in February – which was won by singer Maruv with Siren Song. The track immediately became a fan favourite – but trouble flared just days later amid claims that Maruv – real name Anna Korsun – had refused to sign a contract which temporarily barred her from performing in Russia. Public broadcaster UA: PBC subsequently dropped the song as the country’s entry for Eurovision. They said in a statement: ‘The performer representing Ukraine at the international stage, upon signing an agreement with UA:PBC, also has commitments of becoming a cultural ambassador of Ukraine and delivering not only their music but also expressing the opinion of the Ukrainian society in the world. After the negotiations, UA:PBC and the singer MARUV have not found common ground in the mission of the representative of Ukraine at the international song contest.’.
Originally posted by Mr. Wolf
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