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Eliza Borg, Malta’s Junior Eurovision 2025 representative in Tbilisi, Georgia, delivers a moving performance of Yuval Raphael’s “New Day Will Rise”, which earned second place at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.
This week, young Maltese singer Eliza Borg won the television competition “The Voice Malta”, earning the right to represent Malta in Junior Eurovision 2025, which will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia. Following her victory, her emotional performance of “New Day Will Rise” was unveiled to the public.
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Last Saturday, Borg was crowned winner of “The Voice Malta” and selected to represent her country at Junior Eurovision, scheduled for December 13th in Tbilisi, Georgia. In the show’s grand finale, Eliza performed the song she will compete with at Junior Eurovision, although its title has not yet been officially revealed. After her win, fans discovered that Borg had performed, just two months earlier, the song originally performed by Yuval Raphael, who proudly represented Israel at Eurovision 2025 and...
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Junior Eurovision 2025: 18 countries will participate in the 23rd edition of the contest, taking place in Tbilisi on December 13th. All the details about the children’s version of Eurovision - Below.
Junior Eurovision 2025 will take place on December 13th in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, following the victory of Andria Putkaradze last year in Madrid with his song "To My Mom".
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Junior Eurovision is a talent competition for children aged 9 to 14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The event was first held in Denmark in 2003 and has since taken place annually. Over the years, a total of 41 countries have participated in the competition, including nations not present in the main Eurovision, such as Wales, part of the United Kingdom, and Kazakhstan, which lies outside the European Broadcasting Area.
This year, 18 countries will take part in Junior Eurovision 2025. The participating nations are: Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, France, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the...
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Released from custody: Senior officials from the Nice municipality and the French national broadcaster were questioned in the Junior Eurovision affair, but the investigation into appointments and public funding is ongoing.
End of Detention – But Not the End of the Story: On Monday, June 30th, the three central figures at the heart of the investigation were questioned at the Marseille police headquarters: President of the French national broadcaster, Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, and his journalist wife, Laura Tenoudji. The three were detained for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation regarding the use of public funds and municipal allocations for two major events held in Nice in 2023: Junior Eurovision and the Climate Summit.
At the conclusion of the interrogations, all three were released, and no charges were filed against them. Estrosi’s lawyer claimed this was “a clear political weapon”, and further stated that a counter-complaint for defamation had been filed against political opponents in the city.
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Junior Eurovision 2023 in France sparked a criminal probe: France TV and the local mayor face allegations of conflicts of interest and suspected embezzlement.
In the midst of preparations for Eurovision 2026, France is facing a legal storm surrounding Junior Eurovision 2023 held in Nice. According to French media sources, a criminal investigation launched in August 2024 has summoned several representatives from the French national broadcaster, France Télévisions, including its president, Delphine Ernotte-Cunci, for questioning over suspected illegal use of public funds, conflicts of interest, and use of forged documents.
The investigation focuses on the decision by the Nice municipality, led by Mayor Christian Estrosi, to allocate approximately €605,000 to host the contest, and on the appointment of his wife, journalist Laura Tenoudji, as the official host of the event’s opening ceremony. Individuals involved in the case claim this constitutes a breach of proper administrative procedures and raises concerns about undue benefits between public officials who are spouses.
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Though Iran itself does not participate in Eurovision, artists of Iranian origin do - and more than you might think!
Artists of Iranian origin have managed over the years to reach the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest - not as representatives of Iran, which does not participate in the competition, but under the flags of Western countries. This is a rare but fascinating phenomenon that highlights the power of migration, multicultural identity, and global influences in the world of entertainment.
From unforgettable performances to interrupted participations, five prominent figures with Iranian roots have left their mark on Europe’s most watched competition. Among them are singers with international careers, new immigrants, and even one young girl. For some, their Iranian background was only hinted at, while for others, it was a source of pride and a message of cultural integration.
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Arash – The Iranian Superstar Who Captivated Azerbaijan
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The Georgian government has officially announced Tbilisi as the host city for Junior Eurovision 2025! The competition will take place on December 13!
The Georgian National Procurement Agency, a governmental body, has confirmed that Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, will host Junior Eurovision 2025! This announcement follows a leak from the Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS, which mentioned the decision during the first audition episode of the Dutch Junior Eurovision pre-selection show, "Juniorsongfestival." The contest is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025. Similar to this year’s event, it will be held on a Saturday but has once again shifted from November to December.
Georgia earned the right to celebrate its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024, held in Madrid, with Andria Putkaradze performing the song "To My Mom". However, unlike the adult Eurovision Song Contest, winning Junior Eurovision does not automatically grant the winning country hosting rights for the following year.
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In an official statement from the Georgian National Procurement...
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Iru, the 2011 Junior Eurovision winner and Georgia's 2023 Eurovision representative, has expressed interest in hosting next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia.
Last Saturday, Georgia clinched its fourth Junior Eurovision victory when 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze represented the country with the song "To My Mom," securing first place with 239 points. This win reaffirms Georgia's position as the record holder for Junior Eurovision victories.
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Iru's Eurovision Journey
Iru (Irina Khechanovi) has a rich history with Eurovision competitions:
In 2011, she won Junior Eurovision as part of the girl group Candy with the song "Candy Music." 12 years later, she represented Georgia at Eurovision 2023 with "Echo," but did not advance to the grand final.
Despite the disappointment of not reaching the final, Iru remains committed to the Eurovision community. She has expressed her desire to host next year's Junior Eurovision in Georgia, sharing reports of her interest on her Instagram story and expressing gratitude for fan support.
Iru's Continued Involvement in...
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The Eurovision scoring board has undergone various changes over the years, though most have been minor. This year, Junior Eurovision in Madrid is introducing a radically different scoring concept. Could this innovative design be a precursor to Eurovision 2025 in Basel?
One of the highlights of every Eurovision contest is the scoring board, which builds suspense as the votes are revealed. Over the years, the scoring board has seen several adjustments, evolving into a digital graphic that aligns with the annual branding of Eurovision. For instance, this year in Malmö, designer Sidney Lim restructured the screen layout and added a scoring board behind the hosts. However, most changes over the years have been minor, reflecting general technological advancements and trends in graphic design. This year, Junior Eurovision has decided to take a bold leap, introducing a completely revamped scoring concept.
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The redesigned scoring board replaces the traditional horizontal list with a vertical display located...
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The Georgian national broadcaster, GPB, has confirmed that it is prepared to host Junior Eurovision 2025 following its victory in Junior Eurovision 2024 held last night in Madrid.
Georgia has confirmed that it will host next year's Junior Eurovision following its triumph in Junior Eurovision 2024, which took place last night in Madrid. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is an international singing competition for children aged 9-14, modeled after the Eurovision Song Contest. The winning representative, 12-year-old Andria Putkaradze, represented Georgia with the song "To My Mom," clinching first place with 239 points.
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Tinatin Berdzenishvili, Director of the Georgian national broadcaster, congratulated Georgia on its fourth Junior Eurovision win, stating: "I congratulate Georgia on winning Junior Eurovision! Andria represented the country with great dignity. We are ready for Georgia to host Eurovision." Berdzenishvili noted that the winning song received widespread support from many countries that awarded Georgia the maximum points. She added, "Andria's voice and excellent song proved...
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Georgia emerges victorious in Junior Eurovision 2024! Read on for the full results and all the event highlights.
The Junior Eurovision 2024 was held tonight in Madrid, Spain’s capital, featuring young artists aged 9 to 14 from 17 participating countries across Europe. Georgia was declared the winner of this year's Junior Eurovision with the song "To My Mom" performed by Andria Putkaradze. This victory marks Georgia's fourth win in the competition, solidifying its position as the most successful country in Junior Eurovision history. Previously tied with France at three wins each, Georgia now claims the title outright.
The competition’s results were once again determined by a combination of public votes (50%) and jury votes (50%). Portugal topped the public vote, while Georgia secured first place in the jury vote. This dramatic turn in the jury voting ensured Georgia’s win despite a modest public vote ranking. Portugal claimed second place overall, and Ukraine finished third.
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