The band Ziferblat performed in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025.

At 22:00 in the Swiss city of Basel, the first semi-final of the 69th Eurovision competition began.

The Ukrainian band Ziferblat took the stage fifth with the song Bird of Pray. Before them performed representatives from Iceland, Poland, Slovenia, and Estonia.

About the song and the performance

The band members say their composition is an emotional response to the current realities of Ukraine, where pain, nostalgia, and hope intertwine.

"This song is an emotional reflection on the current Ukrainian realities, intertwining the pain of loss, longing for home, and faith in the future"

The director of the performance was Maria Korostelyova, who drew inspiration from Ukrainian legends, while the costumes were designed by Ivan Frolov, using mallow embroidery as a symbol of revival.

Participants of the first semi-final

• Iceland
• Poland
• Slovenia
• Estonia
• Ukraine
• Sweden
• Portugal
• Norway
• Belgium
• Azerbaijan
• San Marino
• Albania
• The Netherlands
• Croatia
• Cyprus

How to vote

In the first semi-final, 15 participating countries, as well as Spain, Italy, and Switzerland, can vote. Ukrainians can cast their votes online via esc.vote or via SMS to the number 7576 (cost - 8.50 UAH). Voting for your own band is not allowed.

International viewers (except for participating countries) can vote for 24 hours before the start of each stage.

Let us remind you that on May 11, the grand opening ceremony of Eurovision 2025 took place, where Ziferblat represented Ukraine. The organizers promise a unique atmosphere for each broadcast, and the first semi-final is dedicated to the history of the competition.