Kalush Orchestra receives standing ovation during Eurovision semi-final

Kalush Orchestra, representing Ukraine during the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, has performed with their song Stefania at the first semi-final, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

The Ukrainian band performed sixth in the running order. They received standing ovation. After their performance, Kalush Orchestra vocalist Oleh Psiuk thanked the European community for their support for Ukraine.

Seventeen countries are competing at the first Eurovision semi-final today, but only 10 songs will make it to the Grand Final.

Photo: @Artem Halkin

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