The Ukrainian creative director of Eurovision has said the grand final will showcase "a new generation of Ukraine" with reigning champions Kalush Orchestra being a "symbol" of its "optimistic" future.
German Nenov, 33, from Odesa in southern Ukraine, has worked with pop stars and on TV shows in his native country.
The contest's final takes place on Saturday (12 May) and starts at 8 pm GMT.
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