Suspilne, the Ukrainian national broadcaster, have confirmed a long-list of artists for their 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest national selection.

After 309 applications, Suspilne have revealed the 15 artists through to ‘Star School’, where they will be mentored on all aspects of performing – including talents, knowledge, vocals, choreography & acting. A jury will select 6 of the artists to go forward to the national selection. The 15 long-listed artists are:

• Mariya Blyznyuk – 9 years old
• Anastasiya Byelibov – 13 years old
• Bohdan Bilukha – 11 years old
• Vladyslav Vasytsʹkyy – 11 years old
• Daryna Vitsan – 14 years old
• Anhelina Hlohus – 12 years old
• Anna Doyna – 14 years old
• Veronika Kohan – 11 years old
• Ilya Konovchenko (ILKO) – 12 years old
• Artem Kotenko – 12 years old
• Vladyslava Kitselyuk (VLADA K) – 12 years old
• Sofiya Nersesyan – 8 years old
• Vsevolod Skryma – 12 years old
• Zlata Solenko (Zlata Solo) – 9 years old
• Zlata Ivaniv – 10 years old

The final of the national selection will once again take place as an online format. A three member jury and the public combined will choose the Ukrainian representative for the 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Madrid.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix