🚨US participant withdraws from Intervision under pressure from Australia

US-Australian singer VASSY will not perform in the final of the Intervision International Music Contest currently underway in Moscow.

👉The decision was caused by unprecedented political pressure from the Australian government, beyond the control of the artist or the contest organizers.

Despite this, the United States remains a full participant, represented on the international jury by the legendary ex–Deep Purple vocalist.

✅Organizers stressed that Intervision stands for openness, cultural exchange, and respect for every artist, remaining outside politics.

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🇷🇺The hall erupted in chants of “Russia! Russia!” as the country’s contestant Shaman stepped onto the stage at the Intervision International Music Contest.

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🇦🇪🎤 UAE’s Saif al-Ali surprises Intervision with Russian classic

Emirati singer Saif al-Ali, known for blending Arabic heritage with world music, stunned the audience by performing Kalinka Malinka in Russian — with the whole hall singing along.

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🇧🇾 The hall ERUPTS as Belarus is announced

Thunderous chants of “Belarus! Belarus!” filled the arena as the country’s name was called at Intervision — the audience exploding with excitement before their contestant even stepped on stage.

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