After the victory of Jamala at the 61^st Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm Sweden, Ukraine announced that Kyiv will host the 62nd edition of Eurovision 2017. It is the second time that Kyiv will host the competition, the first was with the beloved Ruslana and the historical song Wild Dances in 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey.
    "After a thorough selection process, we are very pleased to be announcing today that NTU will be working with Kyiv as host city for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. We would like to congratulate NTU on their extensive and careful assessments of each bid. Kyiv presented an excellent case and we are looking forward to working together to create the most electrifying show yet next May". Joan Ola Sand comment.
   "In the course of the selection we were deeply impressed with the efforts made by the bidding cities, the professionalism of their teams and the serious approach to their participation in the Bid. The process has demonstrated an unprecedented interest in the Eurovision Song Contest in Ukraine. We look forward to maintaining that momentum, with thanks and congratulations to Kyiv - the host city of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest." Victoria Romanova, Deputy Director General of NTU, said.
   International Exhibition Centre will host the competition, the building’s capacity reaches 11,000 spectators. Kyiv was also hosted except Eurovision Song Contest 2005, the famous Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2000 and 2013.
   The dates of Eurovision 2017 was closed for Tuesday 9th May (First Semi-Final), Thursday 11th May (Second Semi-Final), with the Grand Final on Saturday 13th May.
   Before the end of 2016 tickets will be released and in autumn we will expect further information. It is strongly recommended that tickets are purchased through official channels only.