3+2 (band)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Belarus |
| Products | Pop music |
3+2, also known as Three Plus Two (; ), was a pop ensemble from Belarus that took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 held in Oslo, Norway, representing Belarus.
Formation
In 2009, the group was created through a collaboration between the Belarusian television station ONT and the initiative "New Voices of Belarus." Every band member had reached the finals of this television competition.
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Following their victory in the national selection process, public attention towards the band increased significantly. On 25 February 2010, 3+2 was internally selected to be Belarus’s representatives at Eurovision 2010 with their entry titled "Butterflies." They performed during the first semi-final on 25 May 2010.
Compositions were submitted by songwriters from Belarus and neighboring regions. The producers considered multiple options before enlisting acclaimed producer Max Fadeev to shape the concept. Within one week, Fadeev collaborated with Swedish composer Robert Wells and Polish lyricist Malka Chaplin to craft "Butterflies" exclusively for the group. Initially, the plan was to perform "Far Away," but due to unfavorable online feedback, they opted for "Butterflies." The song ultimately finished 24th in the grand final, earning 18 points.