Suspilne, the Ukrainian national broadcaster, have revealed the number of applications for Natsvidbir na Dytiache Yevrobachennia – their national selection for the 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Ta’ Qali.

Suspilne have revealed that 642 applications have been made for Natsvidbir na Dytiache Yevrobachennia – 621 were solo artists, while the remaining 21 were groups. Applications were made not just from Ukraine, but also from a further nine countries – including Germany, Ireland, Finland and the United Kingdom.

From the 642 applications, 15 artists will be long-listed and will attend in-person AUDITIONS on Sunday 26th July. From the auditions, 10 artists will progress to Star School, before the final 6 will make it to Natsvidbir na Dytiache Yevrobachennia.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix