Lelek (band)

Lelek was formed in Zagreb in 2024. Their debut single "Tanani Nani", was released on 18 November 2024, which was recorded with the lineup of Lara Brtan, Sara Jurički, Mihaela Hudicek, Ivana Pavleka, and Inka Večerina Perušić.^[1]

By the start of preparations for Dora 2025, the lineup remained intact, but shortly before the competition, Perušić left the group due to family and business reasons. She was replaced by Klaudija Pulek, who performed with the group on stage at the national selection. Pulek subsequently also left the project due to disagreements with management and began a solo career. Following her departure, Perušić rejoined the group.^[2][3]

On 5 December 2024, Lelek were announced as one of 24 participants in Dora 2025, the Croatian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the song "The Soul of My Soul".^[4] They were drawn to compete in the first semi-final, and were announced as one of the eight qualifiers in the semi-final.^[5][6] In the final, they performed 15th in the running order. They scored 33 points from the jury, placing seventh, and 69 points from televoting, placing second. With a combined total of 102 points, they finished in fourth place.^[7]

On 3 December 2025, HRT announced that Lelek was chosen to compete in Dora 2026, the Croatian national final for Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with the song "Andromeda".^[8][9] They performed in the first semi-final on 12 February 2026 and qualified for the grand final, which was held on 15 February.^[10] With a combined total of 173 points, they ultimately won the contest and the Croatian spot for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.^[11][12]

• Inka Večerina Perušić (2024, since 2025)
• Judita Štorga (since 2024)
• Korina Olivia Rogić (since 2024)
• Lara Brtan (since 2024)
• Marina Ramljak (since 2024)

• Klaudija Pulek (2024–2025)
• Sara Jurički (2024)