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2020 and beyond

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	===2020 and beyond ===		===2020 and beyond ===

	In 2020, the musicians ~~criticized~~ the policy of the Belarusian authorities regarding the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus\|~~coronavirus~~ pandemic]]. After that, the group was denied concerts on [[Independence Day (Belarus)\|July 3]] and participation in the [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk\|Slavianski Bazaar]]. In July 2020, Litesound released a Belarusian-language version of ~~the song~~ "We Are ~~The~~ Heroes". The group spoke at a rally in support of [[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya]].<ref name="trial">~~[https://citydog.io/post/litesound-sud/~~ Эти ребята представляли Беларусь на «Евровидении», написали гимн для чемпионата мира по хоккею, а сейчас их судят. Вот их история]</ref>		In 2020, the musicians criticised the policy of the Belarusian authorities regarding the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus\|COVID-19 pandemic]]. After that, the group was denied concerts on [[Independence Day (Belarus)\|July 3]] and participation in the [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk\|Slavianski Bazaar]]. In July 2020, Litesound released a Belarusian-language version of "We Are the Heroes". The group spoke at a rally in support of [[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya]].<ref name="trial">{{Cite web \|title=Эти ребята представляли Беларусь на «Евровидении», написали гимн для чемпионата мира по хоккею, а сейчас их судят. Вот их история \|url=https://citydog.io/post/litesound-sud/ \|access-date=2024-06-27 \|website=citydog.io \|language=ru}}</ref>

⚫	On ~~October~~ 13, 2022, the Karyakin brothers and their parents were detained by the SOBR (special rapid response unit) soldiers in full gear. In March 2023, all four were sentenced to several years of restriction of freedom for participating in the [[2020–2021 Belarusian protests\|2020 protests]].<ref name="trial"/><ref>[https://reform.by/bratev-iz-gruppy-litesound-i-ih-roditelej-prigovorili-k-domashnej-himii Братьев из группы Litesound и их родителей приговорили к «домашней химии»]</ref>

		⚫	On 13 October 2022, the Karyakin brothers and their parents were detained by the SOBR (special rapid response unit) soldiers in full gear. In March 2023, all four were sentenced to several years of restriction of freedom for participating in the [[2020–2021 Belarusian protests\|2020 protests]].<ref name="trial"/><ref>[https://reform.by/bratev-iz-gruppy-litesound-i-ih-roditelej-prigovorili-k-domashnej-himii Братьев из группы Litesound и их родителей приговорили к «домашней химии»]</ref>
	==Band members==		==Band members==
	;Current members<ref name=FinalMembers/>		;Current members<ref name=FinalMembers/>

Pigsonthewing: /* After Eurovision */clean up, replaced: due to personal reasons → for personal reasons

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After Eurovision: clean up, replaced: due to personal reasons → for personal reasons

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	In 2013, Alex Kolchin left the band. The new additions to the band were Artyom and Egor Doronkin, who are also brothers. Together they recorded the Christmas single "Shooting Star" accompanied with a music video. The Doronkin brothers left the band in 2015, while Andrey Ravovoy joined. Alex Kolchin returned to collaborate with Litesound on a cover of the Russian entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 "[[A Million Voices (song)\|A Million Voices]]" by [[Polina Gagarina]]. On 16 April 2015, Litesound celebrated their 10th anniversary and released a new song for the occasion, "Give Me Your Hand".		In 2013, Alex Kolchin left the band. The new additions to the band were Artyom and Egor Doronkin, who are also brothers. Together they recorded the Christmas single "Shooting Star" accompanied with a music video. The Doronkin brothers left the band in 2015, while Andrey Ravovoy joined. Alex Kolchin returned to collaborate with Litesound on a cover of the Russian entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 "[[A Million Voices (song)\|A Million Voices]]" by [[Polina Gagarina]]. On 16 April 2015, Litesound celebrated their 10th anniversary and released a new song for the occasion, "Give Me Your Hand".

	In 2016, Litesound joined forces with Moldovan singer Katherine to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, making this their 5th Eurovision attempt. After auditioning, they reached the semi-finals to represent Moldova with the song "Imagine". However, on 1 February it was announced that Katherine & Litesound withdrew their entry from the national selection ~~due to~~ personal reasons.		In 2016, Litesound joined forces with Moldovan singer Katherine to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, making this their 5th Eurovision attempt. After auditioning, they reached the semi-finals to represent Moldova with the song "Imagine". However, on 1 February it was announced that Katherine & Litesound withdrew their entry from the national selection for personal reasons.

	Andrey Ravovoy left the band in 2016. After the departure of Ravovoy, the band released the single "Together (Young.Wild.Brave)". In 2017, they released "The Whole World", a song composed by international songwriters. Prior to the release of the song Evgeny Balchuys joined the band, becoming the new bassist. Andrey Ravovoy returned as the band's drummer in 2017. On 11 December 2017, Litesound released a teaser for their long-awaited second album, to be released in 2018, and the release of three new music videos. On 30 September 2018, Litesound released their long-awaited second album ''Litesound''. In April 2019, Andrey Ravovoy and the band parted ways for a second time. On 25 June 2019, Litesound released the song "Champion", which was released as the official song to the [[2019 European Games\|European Games 2019]] taking place in [[Minsk]], Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://minsk2019.by/ru/news/488\|title=Выбери композицию для церемоний открытия и закрытия ІІ Европейских игр :: II ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ 2019 МИНСК, БЕЛАРУСЬ\|website=minsk2019.by\|language=en\|access-date=2019-06-25}}</ref> On 15 December 2019, they released their new single "Fight For The Dream", a song for the [[2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I\|2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I A]] held in Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://hockey.by/news/intervyu/news89137.html\|title=«Fight for the dream». Litesound готовы представить хоккейный трек к МЧМ-2020\|website=hockey.by\|language=ru\|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>		Andrey Ravovoy left the band in 2016. After the departure of Ravovoy, the band released the single "Together (Young.Wild.Brave)". In 2017, they released "The Whole World", a song composed by international songwriters. Prior to the release of the song Evgeny Balchuys joined the band, becoming the new bassist. Andrey Ravovoy returned as the band's drummer in 2017. On 11 December 2017, Litesound released a teaser for their long-awaited second album, to be released in 2018, and the release of three new music videos. On 30 September 2018, Litesound released their long-awaited second album ''Litesound''. In April 2019, Andrey Ravovoy and the band parted ways for a second time. On 25 June 2019, Litesound released the song "Champion", which was released as the official song to the [[2019 European Games\|European Games 2019]] taking place in [[Minsk]], Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://minsk2019.by/ru/news/488\|title=Выбери композицию для церемоний открытия и закрытия ІІ Европейских игр :: II ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ 2019 МИНСК, БЕЛАРУСЬ\|website=minsk2019.by\|language=en\|access-date=2019-06-25}}</ref> On 15 December 2019, they released their new single "Fight For The Dream", a song for the [[2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I\|2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I A]] held in Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://hockey.by/news/intervyu/news89137.html\|title=«Fight for the dream». Litesound готовы представить хоккейный трек к МЧМ-2020\|website=hockey.by\|language=ru\|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>

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After Eurovision: replaced: Anniversary → anniversary

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	In 2013, Alex Kolchin left the band. The new additions to the band were Artyom and Egor Doronkin, who are also brothers. Together they recorded the Christmas single "Shooting Star" accompanied with a music video. The Doronkin brothers left the band in 2015, while Andrey Ravovoy joined. Alex Kolchin returned to collaborate with Litesound on a cover of the Russian entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 "[[A Million Voices (song)\|A Million Voices]]" by [[Polina Gagarina]]. On 16 April 2015, Litesound celebrated their 10th ~~Anniversary~~ and released a new song for the occasion, "Give Me Your Hand".		In 2013, Alex Kolchin left the band. The new additions to the band were Artyom and Egor Doronkin, who are also brothers. Together they recorded the Christmas single "Shooting Star" accompanied with a music video. The Doronkin brothers left the band in 2015, while Andrey Ravovoy joined. Alex Kolchin returned to collaborate with Litesound on a cover of the Russian entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 "[[A Million Voices (song)\|A Million Voices]]" by [[Polina Gagarina]]. On 16 April 2015, Litesound celebrated their 10th anniversary and released a new song for the occasion, "Give Me Your Hand".

	In 2016, Litesound joined forces with Moldovan singer Katherine to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, making this their 5th Eurovision attempt. After auditioning, they reached the semi-finals to represent Moldova with the song "Imagine". However, on 1 February it was announced that Katherine & Litesound withdrew their entry from the national selection due to personal reasons.		In 2016, Litesound joined forces with Moldovan singer Katherine to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, making this their 5th Eurovision attempt. After auditioning, they reached the semi-finals to represent Moldova with the song "Imagine". However, on 1 February it was announced that Katherine & Litesound withdrew their entry from the national selection due to personal reasons.

Rotondus: an update

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an update

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	Andrey Ravovoy left the band in 2016. After the departure of Ravovoy, the band released the single "Together (Young.Wild.Brave)". In 2017, they released "The Whole World", a song composed by international songwriters. Prior to the release of the song Evgeny Balchuys joined the band, becoming the new bassist. Andrey Ravovoy returned as the band's drummer in 2017. On 11 December 2017, Litesound released a teaser for their long-awaited second album, to be released in 2018, and the release of three new music videos. On 30 September 2018, Litesound released their long-awaited second album ''Litesound''. In April 2019, Andrey Ravovoy and the band parted ways for a second time. On 25 June 2019, Litesound released the song "Champion", which was released as the official song to the [[2019 European Games\|European Games 2019]] taking place in [[Minsk]], Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://minsk2019.by/ru/news/488\|title=Выбери композицию для церемоний открытия и закрытия ІІ Европейских игр :: II ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ 2019 МИНСК, БЕЛАРУСЬ\|website=minsk2019.by\|language=en\|access-date=2019-06-25}}</ref> On 15 December 2019, they released their new single "Fight For The Dream", a song for the [[2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I\|2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I A]] held in Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://hockey.by/news/intervyu/news89137.html\|title=«Fight for the dream». Litesound готовы представить хоккейный трек к МЧМ-2020\|website=hockey.by\|language=ru\|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>		Andrey Ravovoy left the band in 2016. After the departure of Ravovoy, the band released the single "Together (Young.Wild.Brave)". In 2017, they released "The Whole World", a song composed by international songwriters. Prior to the release of the song Evgeny Balchuys joined the band, becoming the new bassist. Andrey Ravovoy returned as the band's drummer in 2017. On 11 December 2017, Litesound released a teaser for their long-awaited second album, to be released in 2018, and the release of three new music videos. On 30 September 2018, Litesound released their long-awaited second album ''Litesound''. In April 2019, Andrey Ravovoy and the band parted ways for a second time. On 25 June 2019, Litesound released the song "Champion", which was released as the official song to the [[2019 European Games\|European Games 2019]] taking place in [[Minsk]], Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://minsk2019.by/ru/news/488\|title=Выбери композицию для церемоний открытия и закрытия ІІ Европейских игр :: II ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЕ ИГРЫ 2019 МИНСК, БЕЛАРУСЬ\|website=minsk2019.by\|language=en\|access-date=2019-06-25}}</ref> On 15 December 2019, they released their new single "Fight For The Dream", a song for the [[2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I\|2020 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I A]] held in Belarus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://hockey.by/news/intervyu/news89137.html\|title=«Fight for the dream». Litesound готовы представить хоккейный трек к МЧМ-2020\|website=hockey.by\|language=ru\|access-date=2019-12-17}}</ref>

			===2020 and beyond ===

			In 2020, the musicians criticized the policy of the Belarusian authorities regarding the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus\|coronavirus pandemic]]. After that, the group was denied concerts on [[Independence Day (Belarus)\|July 3]] and participation in the [[Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk\|Slavianski Bazaar]]. In July 2020, Litesound released a Belarusian-language version of the song "We Are The Heroes". The group spoke at a rally in support of [[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya]].<ref name="trial">[https://citydog.io/post/litesound-sud/ Эти ребята представляли Беларусь на «Евровидении», написали гимн для чемпионата мира по хоккею, а сейчас их судят. Вот их история]</ref>

			On October 13, 2022, the Karyakin brothers and their parents were detained by the SOBR (special rapid response unit) soldiers in full gear. In March 2023, all four were sentenced to several years of restriction of freedom for participating in the [[2020–2021 Belarusian protests\|2020 protests]].<ref name="trial"/><ref>[https://reform.by/bratev-iz-gruppy-litesound-i-ih-roditelej-prigovorili-k-domashnej-himii Братьев из группы Litesound и их родителей приговорили к «домашней химии»]</ref>

	==Band members==		==Band members==

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	'''Litesound''' is a [[Belarus]]ian [[pop rock]] band formed in 2005 by brothers Dmitry and Vladimir Karyakin.<ref>{{Cite web\| url = http://ann.az/en/?p=33726 \| publisher = Ann.az \| access-date = 20 May 2012 \| title = ~~Belarus’s~~ Eurovision-2012 entry: Why not Azerbaijan as favorite? \| date = 7 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.ctv.by/новости/концерт-группы-litesound-на-ств\|title=Litesound (Беларусь) о песне на Евровидении-2012: Поем о людях, которые не сдаются и борются до конца\|date=2012-05-21\|publisher=[[CTV (Belarusian channel)\|CTV]]\|language=en\|trans-title=Litesound (Belarus) about the song on the Eurovision 2012: We sing about people who do not give up and fight to the end\|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref> In 2010, they released their debut album ''Going to Hollywood''. Two years later, in 2012, the band was chosen to represent Belarus in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012\|Eurovision Song Contest]], performing the song "[[We Are the Heroes]]".<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2012/02/24/shock-in-belarus-alyona-disqualified/ \|title=Shock In Belarus: Alyona Disqualified! \|language=el \|publisher=Oikotimes.Com \|access-date=2012-02-25 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226024808/http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2012/02/24/shock-in-belarus-alyona-disqualified/ \|archive-date=2012-02-26 }}</ref> As of 2018, they released their second studio album ''Litesound''.		'''Litesound''' is a [[Belarus]]ian [[pop rock]] band formed in 2005 by brothers Dmitry and Vladimir Karyakin.<ref>{{Cite web\| url = http://ann.az/en/?p=33726 \| publisher = Ann.az \| access-date = 20 May 2012 \| title = Belarus's Eurovision-2012 entry: Why not Azerbaijan as favorite? \| date = 7 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.ctv.by/новости/концерт-группы-litesound-на-ств\|title=Litesound (Беларусь) о песне на Евровидении-2012: Поем о людях, которые не сдаются и борются до конца\|date=2012-05-21\|publisher=[[CTV (Belarusian channel)\|CTV]]\|language=en\|trans-title=Litesound (Belarus) about the song on the Eurovision 2012: We sing about people who do not give up and fight to the end\|access-date=2018-12-22}}</ref> In 2010, they released their debut album ''Going to Hollywood''. Two years later, in 2012, the band was chosen to represent Belarus in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2012\|Eurovision Song Contest]], performing the song "[[We Are the Heroes]]".<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2012/02/24/shock-in-belarus-alyona-disqualified/ \|title=Shock In Belarus: Alyona Disqualified! \|language=el \|publisher=Oikotimes.Com \|access-date=2012-02-25 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226024808/http://www.oikotimes.com/eurovision/2012/02/24/shock-in-belarus-alyona-disqualified/ \|archive-date=2012-02-26 }}</ref> As of 2018, they released their second studio album ''Litesound''.

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	Starting from December 2011, Litesound, once again aimed to represent their country at Eurovision, by taking part in the [[Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012\|Eurofest 2012]]. During the semi-final of the contest, Litesound performed the song "[[We Are the Heroes]]".<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/17982 \|publisher = ESCToday.com \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Belarus: EuroFest final to be held on January 28th \| date = 18 December 2011 \| author = Victor Hondal}}</ref> After qualifying to the final, they decided not to change their entry.<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.escdaily.com/belarus-interview-with-litesound-eurofest-2012/\| publisher = ESCDaily.com \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Belarus: Interview with Litesound (EuroFest 2012) \| date = 16 January 2012}}</ref> On 14 February 2012, [[Alyona Lanskaya]] was announced the winner of the Eurofest 2012, while Litesound came in 2nd place.<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=46293&_t=alyona_lanskaya_to_represent_belarus \|publisher = Eurovision.tv \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Alyona Lanskaya to represent Belarus \| date = 14 February 2012}}</ref>		Starting from December 2011, Litesound, once again aimed to represent their country at Eurovision, by taking part in the [[Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012\|Eurofest 2012]]. During the semi-final of the contest, Litesound performed the song "[[We Are the Heroes]]".<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/17982 \|publisher = ESCToday.com \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Belarus: EuroFest final to be held on January 28th \| date = 18 December 2011 \| author = Victor Hondal}}</ref> After qualifying to the final, they decided not to change their entry.<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.escdaily.com/belarus-interview-with-litesound-eurofest-2012/\| publisher = ESCDaily.com \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Belarus: Interview with Litesound (EuroFest 2012) \| date = 16 January 2012}}</ref> On 14 February 2012, [[Alyona Lanskaya]] was announced the winner of the Eurofest 2012, while Litesound came in 2nd place.<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=46293&_t=alyona_lanskaya_to_represent_belarus \|publisher = Eurovision.tv \| access-date = 29 February 2012 \| title = Alyona Lanskaya to represent Belarus \| date = 14 February 2012}}</ref>

	However, on 21 February 2012, the [[Alexander Lukashenko\|Belarusian president]] conducted an investigation about an alleged fraud in the televote, which turned out to be true.<ref>{{cite web\| title = Belarus 2012 information page \| url = http://esckaz.com/2012/blr.htm \| publisher = esckaz.com \|access-date = 26 March 2012}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|reason=ESCKaz is banned by WikiProject Eurovision.\|date=April 2022}} As a result of the investigation, [[All My Life (Alyona Lanskaya song)\|All My Life]] by Alyona Lanskaya was disqualified.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://news.tut.by/kaleidoscope/275965.html \|title=TUT.BY \| НОВОСТИ - Президент объявил результаты "Еврофеста" подтасованными и отправил в Баку Litesound - Общество - 24.02.2012, 16:31 \|publisher=News.tut.by \|date=20 January 2012 \|access-date=25 February 2012}}</ref> As a result, Litesound were then internally chosen to replace Alyona Lanskaya to represent [[Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/alena-lanskaya-will-not-be-going-baku-litesound-represent-belarus-instead \|title=Alena Lanskaya will not be going to Baku - Litesound to represent Belarus instead \| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku \|publisher=EuroVisionary \|access-date=25 February 2012}}</ref> Their entry "We Are the Heroes" was later re-recorded in a new version, produced by [[Dimitris Kontopoulos]].<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/18542 \| publisher = ESCToday.com \| access-date = 7 May 2012 \| title = Belarus: Eurovision version for We are the heroes out \| author = Victor Hondal \| date = 18 March 2012}}</ref> The song ultimately failed to progress from the second semi-final into the final.		However, on 21 February 2012, the [[Alexander Lukashenko\|Belarusian president]] conducted an investigation about an alleged fraud in the televote, which turned out to be true.<ref>{{cite web\| title = Belarus 2012 information page \| url = http://esckaz.com/2012/blr.htm \| publisher = esckaz.com \|access-date = 26 March 2012}}</ref>{{Better source needed\|reason=ESCKaz is banned by WikiProject Eurovision.\|date=April 2022}} As a result of the investigation, [[All My Life (Alyona Lanskaya song)\|All My Life]] by Alyona Lanskaya was disqualified.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://news.tut.by/kaleidoscope/275965.html \|title=TUT.BY \| НОВОСТИ - Президент объявил результаты "Еврофеста" подтасованными и отправил в Баку Litesound - Общество - 24.02.2012, 16:31 \|publisher=News.tut.by \|date=20 January 2012 \|access-date=25 February 2012}}</ref> As a result, Litesound were then internally chosen to replace Alyona Lanskaya to represent [[Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/alena-lanskaya-will-not-be-going-baku-litesound-represent-belarus-instead \|title=Alena Lanskaya will not be going to Baku - Litesound to represent Belarus instead \| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku \|date=24 February 2012 \|publisher=EuroVisionary \|access-date=25 February 2012}}</ref> Their entry "We Are the Heroes" was later re-recorded in a new version, produced by [[Dimitris Kontopoulos]].<ref>{{Cite web \| url = http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/18542 \| publisher = ESCToday.com \| access-date = 7 May 2012 \| title = Belarus: Eurovision version for We are the heroes out \| author = Victor Hondal \| date = 18 March 2012}}</ref> The song ultimately failed to progress from the second semi-final into the final.

	=== After Eurovision ===		=== After Eurovision ===

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