The Hardkiss

The Hardkiss is a Ukrainian rock band founded in 2011, fronted by singer Julia Sanina. The band blends hard rock with electronic elements and striking visual aesthetics, has toured Ukraine, Europe and the USA, and received recognition at the YUNA Music Awards. Julia Sanina co-hosted Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, and since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 the band has been active as cultural advocates and in humanitarian efforts.