It’s all relative: Reviewing Ukraine’s Vidbir 2026

It’s all relative: Reviewing Ukraine’s Vidbir 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities March 21, 2026 Duration: 27:30

It may not be an easy task for them at the moment, but Ukraine delivered yet another amazing Eurovision national final. They also delivered LELÉKA the ticket to Vienna.

Michael and Lou jump into Vidbir to explore what didn’t quite make the cut.

Is Ridnym the best choice for Ukraine for 2026?

In this episode:

  • Find out how much Lou loves cheese
  • Understand the confusion with Jerry
  • Explore why instrumentalist singers need to do more

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Playlist

KHAYAT – Герци (Hertsy)

MR. VEL – Do or Done

Jerry Heil – CATHARTICUS (prayer)

Laud – Lightkeeper

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