Ukraine: Results of the first semi-final
The Hardkiss
The band The Hardkiss got a huge applause from the audience. Konstantin Meladze said that the band The Hardkiss is one of the promising bands in Ukraine. Ruslana called their rock ballad Helpless “fresh and trendy”, she was not sure though that the song will do well in Stockholm.
The band Hardkiss consists of five members: Julia Sanina (lead singer), Val (guitar), Kreechy (drums), Roman Skorobagatko (guitar), Vitaliy Oniskevich (keyboards). They are known with their appearances at different international festivals like MIDEM festival, Park Live, Koktebel Jazz Festival etc. In 2012 The Hardkiss were the nominees of the international MTV EMA award (“Best Ukrainian Act”) and of the national music award YUNA, having won in two nominations – “The best new act” and “The best music video” (Make-Up). In 2013 The HARDKISS became “voice and face” of the PEPSI TM in Ukraine and the nominees of YUNA in the nomination “The best band”.