Ukraine may withdraw from participation in the Eurovision song contest. This was stated in a National public broadcaster. Earlier took the second place in selection group Freedom Jazz said, not to represent the country at the contest in Israel. A similar decision was made by the singer Maruv winning selection. Step she explained, “onerous” conditions, the Ukrainian broadcaster.
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In the National public television company of Ukraine (NOTE) admitted that the country will refuse to participate in Eurovision. This was stated by member of the management Board of the company Alexander Koltsov. Her words leads RIA Novosti.
“The competition has acquired such politicization and society sensitive about the opportunity to speak once a year on the international stage. It may be advisable to consider the abolition of Ukraine’s participation this year. We will communicate more with the artists. If this is our common with the artists decision, we will consult with the producers, who organized the show,” she said on air of the Ukrainian “channel 5”.
Previously, the group Freedom Jazz refused to represent the country at the contest in Israel. This is stated in the publications of the group in Instagram. The artists noted that this decision was taken after negotiations with the NOTE.
“Maybe someday we will again try their hand in the national selection… But we have just received a call from a NOTE and want to inform you that refuse to participate in Eurovision”, — says the publication.
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The team also spoke about the intention to sign a contract with a European company and go on tour.
Before participation in competition has refused and passed the national selection singer Anna Korsun, known under the pseudonym Maruv. First this was reported by a NOTE indicating that “for some reasons” the parties have not agreed on the issue of her speech.
Later, the singer said that the reason was the contract necessary for performance at the Eurovision song contest. It involved unacceptable to the performer conditions.
“Today our meeting with a NOTE lasted about seven hours, we came to the agreement of two parties, — she wrote on Instagram. — The main differences resulting from other contract clauses that, if I sign up, become my bonded. I am a citizen of Ukraine, pay taxes, and I love Ukraine. But not ready to speak in slogans, turning their stay at the competition in the promotion of our politicians”.
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Today our meeting with NTU lasted about seven hours, as a result of which, we never came to an agreement of the two parties. A few hours before the draw I was asked to participate in the National selection for “Eurovision – 2019”. I agreed and won, and with great pride was ready to represent her native country Ukraine at the international song scene. As I said earlier, the rejection of the concerts in Russia were not principle for us. The main differences resulting from other contract clauses that, if I sign up, become my bonded. I – a Ukrainian citizen, pay taxes and sincere love Ukraine. But not ready to speak in slogans, turning their stay at the competition in the promotion of our politicians. I’m a musician, not a bit in the political arena. I sincerely thank and appreciate everyone who believed in me and voted. And I ask you to accept this fact and not go for confrontation. It is a reality today. I want to give your creativity without censorship. Tomorrow I will Wake up with new strength to conquer, and to promote its music in the world.
Earlier Korsun told about some details of the contract she had to sign. So, will not be allowed any improvisation on stage, which would not be consistent with the NOTE.
For example, according to Maruv if she does the splits, which is not consistent with the broadcaster, she will have to pay a fine in the amount of 2 million hryvnia. In addition, the singer needs to assign copyright on their song, to communicate with journalists only with the permission NOTE and fulfill all the requirements and instructions of the company.
“Theoretically, I can make you dance to a birthday party at any of the Deputy Prime Minister and in case of failure I disqualifiziert and will be obliged to pay a fine of 2 million plus to compensate for a NOTE alleged losses,” she wrote on Facebook.
At the same time in response to compliance with the Treaty, she will not get neither the organizational nor the financial and promotional support from the company.
“I feel the pressure! And I see a clear attempt to cause me to refuse to represent his country at the international contest “Eurovision-2019,” — said Maruv.
“Should not represent Ukraine”
Moreover, Korsun even during the qualifying stage are faced with the disapproval of the jury. So, it was confused that it would be in Russia. In response Maruv pointed out that Eurovision is not political, and the Russians themselves are well to the Ukrainians, “listen to Ukrainian music, are inspired by it.”
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The official side denies that the singer has put pressure. So, the Ukrainian Ministry of culture believe that they have no “leverage”, and artists should “realize their responsibility”.
However, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Vyacheslav Kirilenko has supported the refusal Maruv from performances at the Eurovision song contest under the flag of Ukraine.
“Those who toured the state-aggressor, should not represent Ukraine. This is the essence of the position. Greetings to all who adheres to it. We will win,” he said.
The European broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision, also commented on the situation with the participant’s choice.
“Every broadcaster is responsible for the choice of the contractor to participate in the song contest “Eurovision” under the rules of the European broadcasting Council”, — is spoken in the message.
A producer of Eurovision Jon Ola sand noted that the competition are evaluated by the music, vocals and choreography, and not the position of artists outside of performances.
“This may be a problem for Ukraine and Ukrainian delegates… the Eurovision song Contest can’t be political… We appreciate the voices, the choreography and the music, not the ideas of artists out scenario,” he said.