The Vidbir 2025 final saw ten talented acts battle it out for the coveted Eurovision ticket, hosted by Maria Efrosynina, Timur Miroshnychenko, and Vasyl Baydak. The event was filled with powerful performances, and after a combination of jury and audience voting, Ziferblat triumphed, earning 19 points (9 from the jury and 10 from the televote).
Ziferblat captured the audience’s hearts with their captivating song “Bird of Pray,” showcasing their unique style and musical depth. Their win at Vidbir 2025 marks a pivotal moment in their career, and now, they are ready to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025.
The competition was fierce, with acts like MOLODI, Masha Kondratenko, and KHAYAT all delivering standout performances, but Ziferblat’s powerful presence and innovative sound ultimately won the day.
Here’s how the final standings turned out:
- 1st Place: Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” (19 points)
- 2nd Place: MOLODI – “My Sea” (16 points)
- 3rd Place: Masha Kondratenko – “No Time to Cry” (16 points)
- 4th Place: KHAYAT – “Honor” (16 points)
- 5th Place: FIÏNKA – “Kultura” (13 points)
- 6th Place: DK Energetik – “Sil’” (8 points)
- 7th Place: KRYLATA – “Stay True” (8 points)
- 8th Place: Future Culture – “Waste My Time” (7 points)
- 9th Place: Abiye – “Dim” (5 points)
- 10th Place: Vlad Sheryf – “Wind of Change” (2 points)
The jury panel for Vidbir 2025 included Jamala, the 2016 Eurovision winner for Ukraine, Kateryna Pavlenko from Go_A (Ukraine’s 2021 Eurovision entry), and Serhiy Tanchynets, lead singer of Bez Obmezhen’, all contributing their expertise to the voting process.
Ziferblat is now preparing to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. Their song “Bird of Pray” is set to make waves at the competition, and expectations are high for their performance in Basel’s second semi-final. After last year’s incredible achievement, with alyona alyona and Jerry Heil finishing in 3rd place, Ziferblat has big shoes to fill. But with their innovative sound and charismatic presence, Ukraine is poised for another strong showing in 2025.
