Eurovision 2025: Results and Ukraine's position in first semifinal
Results of the first semifinal of Eurovision 2025 (Photo: screenshot)
The first semifinal of the Eurovision 2025, where Ukraine was represented by the band Ziferblat with the song Bird of Pray, concluded on May 13 in Switzerland. As a result, the first 10 finalists for the music competition were determined, with the grand final scheduled for May 17 in Basel.
RBC-Ukraine shares details about how the musical event unfolded, who made it to the final, and how the Ukrainian performers did.
Who made it to the final of Eurovision 2025
As a result of the viewer voting, which took place immediately after all the contestants' performances were broadcast, the following countries advanced to the Eurovision 2025 final:
- Norway
- Albania
- Sweden
- Iceland
- Netherlands
- Poland
- San Marino
- Estonia
- Portugal
- Ukraine
Results of the first semifinal of Eurovision 2025 (screenshot)
How did Ukraine perform
Ukraine's representatives, the band Ziferblat, took to the stage at number five with their song Bird of Pray. Their performance immediately struck a chord: it was a story of loss, faith, and hope - emotions that resonate deeply with Ukrainians during the ongoing full-scale war.
The song was performed in both Ukrainian and English, further strengthening the connection with the European audience.
The stage was transformed into an atmospheric show with a retro vibe: stylish costumes, pink neon lighting, and pyrotechnic effects - everything came together to create the feeling that you weren't just watching a performance, but living every second with the artists.
At the end of the performance, a heartfelt thank you to Europe for its support was expressed through sign language and from the heart.
After the performance, the hall erupted in applause. On social media, users are already talking about the deep symbolism of the act, calling it one of the most emotional performances of the evening.
When will the second semifinal of Eurovision 2025 take place
The second semi-final of the song contest will take place on Thursday, May 15. That evening, representatives from the following countries will take the stage:
- Australia: Go-Jo - Milkshake Man
- Montenegro: Nina Žižić - Dobrodošli
- Ireland: Emmy - Laika Party
- Latvia: Tautumeitas - Bur man laimi
- Armenia: Parg - SURVIVOR
- Austria: JJ - Wasted Love
- Greece: Klavdia - Asteromata
- Lithuania: Katarsis - Tavo akys
- Malta: Miriana Conte - SERVING
- Georgia: Mariam Shengelia - Freedom
- Denmark: Sissal - Hallucination
- Czechia: ADONXS - Kiss Kiss Goodbye
- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn - La poupée monte le son
- Israel: Yuval Raphael - New Day Will Rise
- Serbia: Princ - Mila
- Finland: Erika Vikman - ICH KOMME
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