NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER

JOY Eurovision

23 Jan 2016

Belarus: IVAN flies to Stockholm

National Finals, News

Belarus: IVAN flies to Stockholm

esc_BelarusIt’s been a big night in Belarus as the nation decided on who would fly its flag in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. This year, the Eastern European country has gone with wings.

Image credit: BTRC

Image credit: BTRC

IVAN, also known as Alexander Ivanov, is heading to Stockholm with his song Help You Fly. The Belarusian singer won the televote by less than 1000 votes, ahead of NAPOLI’s My Universe.

The 20-year-old singer is well-known to Belarusian and Russian viewers, having been chosen as Russia’s entrant for the planned revival of the Intervision Song Contest last year.

Coming fifth was Alekey Gross with his song Flame. The song was co-written by Australian, Renee Pozzi.

Does Belarus have wings to fly to the top this year?

Share your thoughts on social media:

Facebook 29 / JOY949ESC

@JOY_Eurovision

 @JOY_Eurovision

RECENT PODCAST

Vienna glitters for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

6 Jan 2026

Vienna glitters for the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest

News

Image credit: EBU The Eurovision Song Contest takes place for the 70th time in 2026. And once again, Vienna gets to ...

Elephant in the room: New Eurovision rules, old problems; new tunes, old mates

10 Jan 2026

Elephant in the room: New Eurovision rules, old problems; new tunes, old mates

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Musings, News, Society & Culture

JOYEurovision is back for season 2026. And with it being the 70th edition of the world's biggest music competition, we ...

Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

13 Dec 2025

Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Junior Eurovision, Music, Society & Culture

So many kids, so little time... but they're all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision ...