History of the Eurovision Song Contest instruments during the short break between the songs. On the other hand, a backing tape may have no voices on it, singing still must be done live. Before 1997 backing tracks were allowed, but only if all instruments on tape were featured on stage. This explains the odd situation in 1996, when Gina G, entrant for the United Kingdom, had two computer screens on stage. Other than the earliest contests, each and every entry has been fixed at a maximum three minutes in length. Previous performers at the Eurovision Song Contest include: History of the Eurovision Song Contest The history
Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 Ukraine participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. In addition to participating in the contest, the Ukrainian broadcaster National Television Company of Ukraine (NTU) also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest at the International Exhibition Centre in Kiev after winning the competition in with the song "1944" performed by Jamala. The Ukrainian entry for the 2017 contest was selected through a national final, which NTU organised in collaboration with the commercial broadcaster STB. Prior to the 2017 Contest, Ukraine had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest thirteen times since its first entry in .