Ukraine representative on Eurovision-2026 LELEKA performed her song «Ridnym» at the biggest promo concert for competition — Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam.
Out of 35 participating countries 25 took part in this concert. During the event, LELEKA met and got to know representatives from the other countries. Including Netherlands, Croatia, Luxembourg, Greece, etc.
LELÉKA performed in a white dress with black elements. The sleeves of the dress imitated a stork’s wings. Her performance with the song «Ridnym» was heart-touching and sincere.
“I am full of incredible energy! When I stepped on the stage people switched on their phone’s torches and the whole concert hall looked like a starry sky. That was such an atmosphere… people were so worried about whether I will hit this note and when I did it the audience exploded. I am so happy right now! During this performance I felt like a free bird which spread its wings and flew hight into the sky. I felt how everyone is proud of Ukraine, inspired by beauty and culture. Let it be so,” commented LELEKA right after her performance at the Pre-Party in Amsterdam.
The next day LELÉKA spent time with the Ukrainian diaspora in the Netherlands. She met with teens and also, with everyone present, sang traditional Easter Hayivky. Moreover, LELÉKA personally performed Hayivka, which is called «Grushechka».
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna. The Eurovision Grand Final will be held on Saturday, May 16, and the semi-finals on May 12 and 14. The contest will be held at Austria’s largest indoor arena, the Wiener Stadthalle.
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