MR. VEL

Mr. Vel is one of the 10 finalists of the national selection contest for Eurovision 2026 from Ukraine. Born the son of the miner in Luhansk region, he chose music from an early age and has since completed profound professional training and developed a unique stage charisma.

Over six years at Kyiv National Academic Operetta Theater, he has performed more than twenty roles, including the iconic Dorian Gray in the musical Dorian Gray, as well as Gringoire (Notre Dame de Paris) and Mozart (Mozart). His voice and talent have also captured audiences on X-Factor and The Voice of Ukraine.

Today, Mr. Vel is not only a remarkable performer but also a dedicated teacher, sharing his expertise with children at Kyiv’s “Zmina” Art Lyceum. He is an artist generating the most buzz and anticipation on the global music stage right now.