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Ukraine is pinning its hopes on O. Torvald but will they be able to bring it home?

UKRAINE has chosen O. Torvald to represent them at this years Eurovision Song Contest.

But what is their background, how were they selected and what is O. Torvald singing?

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O. Torvald is a Ukrainian rock band formed in 2005.

The group recorded their first album named O.Torvald in 2008 after being signed by Moon Records.

The current line up of the metal group includes:Yevhen Halych, Denys Myzyuk, Oleksandr Solokha, Mykyta Vasylyev and Mykola Rayda.

In order to be selected as Ukraines contestants for EurovisionO. Torvald had to take part in a number of rounds of the national competition.

They were second in both the judges vote and the public vote during the semi-final on February 18, enough to see them through into the final.

During the final, they once again came second in both the judges votes and the televote awarding them enough points to claim victory, after a tense tiebreak.

As the current winners Ukraines entry will go straight into the final and will not need to compete in the semi-finals.

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O. Torvald will perform theirtrack Time.

The song is written in and will be performed in English.

Sunbets Eurovision odds currently list Ukraine winning at 22/1.

Slow down Give me some time Turn down The volume of your cry Let's take time to find A place without violence Lets listen and hear The true meaning of silence

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Ukraine have competed in the competition a total of 13 times since their 2003 debut.

They've taken the top spot twice in that time, impressive considering they only recently joined the competition.

Ukraine's first victory came in 2004 in their second year when singer Ruslana was victorious with Wild Dances.

They also won last year's contest with singer Jamala taking first place with the song 1944.

They are the first Eastern European country to win the competition twice.

The Eurovisionfinal is due to take place on Saturday May 13, with semi-finals held on May 11 and 13.

The event will be broadcast live from the International Exhibition Centre in the countrys capital Kiev.

The reigning champion Jamala will be in attendance on the night to hand over the honour to this years winner performers.

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