Junior Eurovision 2024: Day Two of the technical rehearsals at Caja Mágica!
As the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest draws near, the excitement is building. Young artists from seventeen countries have gathered in Madrid, preparing to perform live in front of millions of viewers from across Europe and beyond.
These talented artists have been working hard for months in anticipation of this moment, and they are now ready to “bloom”. While, the first nine countries conducted their first technical rehearsals yesterday, artists from the following eight countries took the stage of Caja Mágica today:
- Ireland
- France
- Poland
- San Marino
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Malta
- Portugal
The First Rehearsals
In line with the tradition of the adult Eurovision Song Contest, the first rehearsals were closed to the press. As a result, no journalists were allowed to watch the rehearsal sessions, and there were no official rehearsal clips shared by RTVE. This means that, for now, there is no audiovisual footage available to fans, but the official social media channels of Junior Eurovision have shared a few photos offering a sneak peek behind the scenes.
Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey
Enya Cox Dempsey, dressed in a vibrant pink and purple outfit, was the first artist to take the stage. She is not alone—four female dancers accompany her, suggesting a high-energy dance performance. The backdrop features colorful visuals.
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France – Titouan
The Junior Eurovision champions, France, are back with Titouan, aiming to win for the third consecutive year. Titouan wears a white jacket with stamps and is joined by four dancers on stage. The performance is dominated by blue tones.
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Poland – Dominik Arim
Dominik Arim from Poland took to the stage in a stylish beige ensemble, accompanied by four female dancers. The LED screens behind them showcase themes inspired by the earth and the sea, adding a natural, immersive element to the performance.
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San Marino – Idols SM
The Sanmarinese group, Idols SM, is all about friendship, as their performance reflects the message of their song “Come Noi”. The girls wear matching outfits, creating a strong sense of unity. It is clear that San Marino is bringing a fun and energetic performance to the stage.
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Netherlands – Stay Tuned
The Dutch act, Stay Tuned, is bringing a playful twist with matching outfits and full of bright neon colors. Their performance features interesting stage props, including two mirrors, which will likely add a unique visual element.
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Germany – Bjarne
Bjarne from Germany also takes to the stage in beige tones, joined by five dancers who perform an extensive dance routine. The performance promises to be colorful and full of movement, with the LED screens displaying beautiful natural landscapes.
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Malta – Ramires Sciberras
Ramires takes the stage in a total-black, sparkling outfit, and from what we’ve seen so far, his performance is visually impressive. Snow falls from the ceiling, smoke fills the stage, and dramatic lighting is complemented by a fiery backdrop. Could Malta be this year’s surprise contender? Personally, I think so.
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Portugal – Victoria Nicole
Wearing a stunning blue-green dress, Victoria Nicole is the last to take the stage today. Her performance is dramatic, featuring smoke on stage, yet highlighted by a vibrant LED backdrop. Victoria also brings her piano to the stage, adding an intimate and personal touch to her act. The emotional performance is especially meaningful as Victoria wrote the song herself, and she is aiming for Portugal’s first-ever win at Junior Eurovision. Her heartfelt delivery and strong connection to the song make her a standout contender this year.
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What’s next?
After the First Rehearsals, the Second Rehearsals will follow. These rehearsals give the artists a final opportunity to perfect their acts before the Dress Rehearsals. Any last-minute changes to the performances can be made during this time.
It is expected that the voting recap video, which will be shown before the live show, will also be filmed during these second rehearsals.
On Friday, November 15, the two Dress Rehearsals will be held. The Dress Rehearsals are full run-throughs of the show from start to finish, including the performances, interval acts, and voting sequence.
Then and it is time for Dress Rehearsals. The First Dress Rehearsal will take place on Friday morning, while the Second Dress Rehearsal will take place in the evening. The Second Dress Rehearsal is particularly important as it is also the Jury Final. This is when the seventeen national juries will watch the full show and cast their votes, which will help determine the final outcome of the competition.
Moreover, on Friday the first phase of the Online Voting will commence and the half of the contest’s outcome will be determined.
Junior Eurovision 2024
Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:
- Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
- Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
- Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
- Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
- Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
- France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
- North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
- Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
- Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
- Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
- Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
- Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
- San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
- Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
- Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
- Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
- Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”
The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.
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