Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the Cypriot entry!

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Back in August, RIK announced its return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest for the first time after seven years. Meanwhile, the broadcaster also revealed that the eleven year-old Maria Pissarides will represent the island nation in the upcoming 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Madrid, Spain. Just a while ago and during the morning show “Omorfi Mera” on RIK, the Cypriot entry, named “Crystal Waters”, was officially released.

You can listen to “Crystal Waters”, below:

“Crystal Waters”

“Crystal Waters” is written by Sophia Patsalides, the Cypriot representative in Junior Eurovision 2014 and Armin Gilani. The video shooting took place in Cyprus in early September, under the direction of Petros Charalambous. The music video incorporates elements of nature, combining natural landscapes with the musical aesthetic of the song, while the song is influenced by the Cypriot island.

When it comes to the stage performance we will see in November, the artistic direction is taken over by the British creative director Layla Ellison. Also, the dancers that will join Maria on stage were selected through open auditions RIK conducted.

Who is Maria Pissarides?

The eleven-year-old Maria Pissarides will participate in Junior Eurovision 2024, being the nation’s tenth representative in the contest. Maria Pissarides is a singer, actress, and dancer and has also studied music theory at a London-based institution.

Maria exhibited a passion for performance from a very young age, while in her home country of Cyprus. She is an enthusiast of the arts and, although her initial steps were in dancing, over time she is progressing on to musical theatre.

Maria has held leading roles in multiple shows within her community, including an adaptation of Matilda. She also likes to write lyrics and has taken part in the European Radio 2023 song writing and singing competition, achieving third place with her team. 

Currently, at 11 years of age, Maria is a full-time student at a performing arts school in the UK and seeks every opportunity to progress and learn new skills. Maria’s favourite day would include watching movies, drawing, playing with her dog, eating chocolate and berries and spending time with her two brothers!

Last night, we also had the chance to host Maria Pissarides in our usual Live Talk on YouTube, where she mentioned that she’s feeling:

[…]very proud and excited! I feel like I’m not only represent Cyprus but also Greece.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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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Junior Eurovision 2024: Dominik Arim will represent Poland in Madrid!

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Today it was Poland’s turn to select its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2024, the Polish national selection for Junior Eurovision 2024, was concluded. Szansa na Sukces served for another year as the country’s selection method for the children’s contest and was broadcasted live from Warsaw, Poland.

Hosted by Artur Orzech and following the votes of the TV audience exclusively, Dominik Arim was crowned as the winner with the song “All Together“.

After three heats featuring cover songs performed by the young competing artists, the jury selected three to move on straight to the final, and two of the eliminated artists received wildcards to compete. Therefore, the following five artists competed for the Polish representation in the Szansa na Sukces final:

  • Blanka Korniluk
  • Natan Gryga
  • Aleksandra Antoniak
  • Dominik Arim
  • Maja Golańska

Following the decision of a three-member jury consisting of Grzegorz Urban, Anna Jósefina Lubeniecka and Agnieszka Żmijewska, along with the public’s vote the following two advanced to the super-final:

  • Aleksandra Antoniak
  • Dominik Arim

The two super-finalists both performed the song “All Together” that TVP has prepared for Junior Eurovision 2024. Following the public’s voting exclusively, Dominik Arim emerged as the winner of Szansa na Sukces: Eurowizja Junior 2024 and will therefore serve as the country’s representative in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Madrid in November.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Junior Eurovision 2024: Leo will represent Armenia in Madrid!

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With less than two months to go until the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, today it was Armenia’s turn to reveal its Junior Eurovision 2024 representative. The Caucasian country is ready for its seventeenth participation in the children’s contest and just moments ago, AMPTV announce that Leo will represent the country in Madrid.

How was Leo selected?

AMPTV chose its Junior Eurovision 2024 participant via an internal selection as it has done for the past years. Aspiring artists were auditioned and evaluated by a focus group consisting both local and international industry professionals.

Who is Leo?

He was raised in a family of singers and began entertaining as soon as he could talk at 8 months old. His favorite artists are Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Justin Timberlake and Teddy Swims. In addition to music, he enjoys football and reading.

Taking part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest has been a dream for Leo:

I love my country and the world of music. Representing Armenia on an international stage through music is both joyful and incredibly responsible. I was taught to always believe in myself and I am sure that each and every human has a great power to reach for their dreams!

Leo’s song will be released at a later stage.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

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Junior Eurovision 2024: Nikol Çabeli will represent Albania in Madrid!

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Today it was Albania’s turn to select its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, Junior Fest 2024, the Albanian national selection for Junior Eurovision 2024, was concluded. Junior Fest served for another year as the country’s selection method for the children’s contest and was broadcasted live from RTSH Symphony Orchestra Hall, Tirana.

Hosted by Anxhelo Shkreli and Julian Hurdha and following the votes of a five-member jury exclusively, Nikol Çabeli was crowned as the winner with her song “Vallëzoj“.

Out of the entries submitted to the Albanian broadcaster, eighteen were short-listed by a RTSH jury. Hence, a total of eighteen acts advanced to the televised final of Junior Fest 2024 and were the following:

  • Ema Deda – “Hapat”
  • Kejsi Xheladini – “Dua të këndoj”
  • Eden Dami– “Ti më sjell fat”
  • Ami Kokurti – “Reale”
  • Elora Tahitri – “Me lajka”
  • Doris Canaj – “Jemi njësoj”
  • Arbëri Dajko – “Ëndrra në detin blu”
  • Gjon Gjipali – “S’ka problem”
  • Marina Daka – “Nuk do ndalem”
  • Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  • Klejda Bashota – “Një këngë për ty”
  • Hana Lamaj – “Medaljon”
  • Boris Metaj – “Se jemi ne”
  • Gedis Germani – “Flutura prej letre”
  • Kejt Hitaj – “Ëndërrojnë”
  • Armina Kajnozi – “Mama”
  • Kristel Xhafka – “Party”
  • David Kerri – “Thirrja e Tokës”

Following the jury’s voting, Nikol Çabeli emerged as the winner of Junior Fest 2024 and will therefore serve as the country’s representative in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Madrid in November.

 

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the Italian entry!

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About a week ago, RAI revealed that the thirteen years-old Simone Grande will represent Italy in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest with his song “Pigiama Party“. Just moments ago, the music video of the Italian entry was uploaded on the official Junior Eurovision YouTube channel.

You can listen to “Pigiama Party“, below:

How was Simone Grande selected?

For the eight consecutive year, RAI opted for an internal selection. In fact, Simone Grande was crowned the winner of “The Voice Kids 2023“, back in December. Then, it was mentioned that the winner of the children’s talent show will represent Italy in Junior Eurovision, though it was officially confirmed several months later.

RAI has previously used “The Voice Kids” as a source for its Junior Eurovision contestants; Melissa and Ranya, the representatives from the previous year, were both finalists in the inaugural season.

Who is Simone Grande?

Simone was born and is currently living in Rozzano, a small town close to Milan, where he’s attending the second year of middle school. He admits that he doesn’t like studying very much, but he does have a lot of other passions!

He loves to play football and has been playing football since he was 8 years old. His favourite team? Well, Simone is a big supporter of Inter Milano, keeping it close to home. Simone also loves cooking for his family and creating new recipes that everyone can taste together.

When he was just 4 years of age, Simone started dancing, thanks to his older sister Noemi. Nowadays, however, when it comes to performing, he’s completely focused on singing. When he sings, Simone says that he feels incredibly joyful and excited.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Junior Eurovision 2024
Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

Albania – RTSH
Armenia – AMPTV
Cyprus – RIK
Estonia – ERR
France – FT
Georgia – GPB
Germany – ARD/NDR
Ireland – RTÉ
Italy – RAI
Malta – PBS
North Macedonia – MRT
Poland – TVP
Portugal – RTP
San Marino – RTV San Marino
Spain – TVE
The Netherlands – AVROTROS
Ukraine – UA:PBC
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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Listen to the revamped version of Germany’s song!

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With less than two months to go until the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Germany is ready to present the final version of the song that will represent the country in Madrid! Read more

Cyprus: “Crystal Waters” for Junior Eurovision 2024 to be released on September 30| Watch Maria Pissarides perform it live for the first time!

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Cyprus is set to make a grand return to the Junior Eurovision 2024 in Madrid, with 11-year-old Maria Pissarides ready to present her song titled “Crystal Waters”!

In detail, on Monday, September 30, at 9:30 PM Cyprus time, the song and music video for the Cypriot entry will be unveiled for the first time during the show “Omorfi Mera” on RIK.

 

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But before that, Maria Pissarides will be a guest on the Sunday live stream of Eurovisionfun on YouTube, where she will honor us by performing a part of her song live, just one day before its official release!

Don’t miss our upcoming live, which will not only feature the Cypriot entry in the Junior Eurovision but will also cover all the latest news regarding the Greek national final!

The 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following France’s refusal to host the contest for the second year in a row.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Cypriot participation at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, in Madrid!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine in Madrid!

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Today it was Ukraine’s turn to select its entry for Junior Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, the Ukrainian national selection for Junior Eurovision 2024, was concluded. For another year as Ukraine opted for a national final in order to select its Junior Eurovision entry and the show was broadcasted live from Kyiv, Ukraine.

Hosted by Anna Trincher (Ukraine 2015, Junior Eurovision), Anna Tulyeva and Timur Miroshnychenko (host of Junior Eurovision 2009 and 2013, host of Eurovision 2017) and following the combination of votes from a national jury and public voting in equal shares, Artem Kotenko was crowned as the winner with his song “Dim“.

Out of the entries submitted to the Ukrainian broadcaster, six were long-listed by Suspilne. Hence, a total of six acts advanced to the televised final of and were the following:

  1. Illia Konovchenko (ILKO) – “SPACESHIP”
  2. Anastasiia Bielibova– “Unbelievable”
  3. Veronika Kohan – “Harmony”
  4. Zlata Ivaniv – “Namysto” (Necklace)
  5. Artem Kotenko – “Dim (Home)”
  6. Anhelina Hlohus – “Plachut’ yanholy” (Crying angels)

The voting process

A professional jury along with the public vote decided in equal shares who would fly the Ukrainian flag in Madrid.

Professional Jury

The professional jury consisted of ROXOLANA, Andrii Hutsuliak and Vitaly Drozdov:

6 points– Zlata Ivaniv

5 points– Artem Kotenko

4 points – Anastasiia Bielibova

3 points– Veronika Kohan

2 points– Illia Konovchenko

1 point– Anhelina Hlohus

Audience’s Votes

6 points– Artem Kotenko

5 points– Zlata Ivaniv

4 points– Anastasiia Bielibova

3 points– Veronika Kohan

2 points– Illia Konovchenko

1 point– Anhelina Hlohus

The winner

Following the combination of the above and with a total of 11 points, by winning both the tie with Zlata Ivaniv and the public vote, Artem Kotenko was crowned as the winner and will therefore serve as the country’s representative in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Madrid in November.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Stay Tuned will represent The Netherlands in Madrid!

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Today it was The Netherlands’ turn to select their entry for Junior Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, Junior Songfestival 2024, the Dutch national selection for Junior Eurovision 2024, was concluded. Junior Songfestival served for another year as the country’s selection method for the children’s contest and was broadcasted live from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Hosted by Stefania (JESC: Netherlands 2016 as a part of “Kisses”, ESC: Greece 2020-2021) and Matheu Hinzen (JESC: Netherlands 2019) and following the combination of votes from a kids jury, a professional jury and public voting, Stay Tuned were crowned as the winners with the song “Music“.

The following four acts competed for the Dutch representation in Madrid:

  • Veronika – “Dreams Are Built to Last“
  • Ruben – “Colors of My Heart“
  • Dunyah, Hidde, Saïda – “In M’n Prime“
  • Stay Tuned (Inkar, Miucha, Niek and Chiara) – “Music“

The voting process

A professional jury along with a kids jury and a public vote decided in equal shares who would fly the Dutch flag in Madrid.

Professional Jury

The professional jury consisted of Roxeanne Hazes, Jim Bakkum and Anne Appelo:

12 points – Veronika

10 points – Stay Tuned

9 points – Ruben

8 points – Dunyah, Hidde, Saïda

Kids Jury

The kids jury consisted of Sep and Jasmijn, last year’s winners, along with the girl group Joy!:

12 points – Stay Tuned

10 points – Veronika

9 points – Dunyah, Hidde, Saïda

8 points – Ruben

Audience’s Votes

12 points – Stay Tuned

10 points – Veronika

9 points – Dunyah, Hidde, Saïda

8 points – Ruben

The winner

Following the combination of the above and with a total of 34 points, Stay Tuned were crowned as the winners of Junior Songfestival 2024 and will therefore serve as the country’s representatives in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Madrid in November.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Junior Eurovision 2024: Ramires Sciberras will represent Malta in Madrid!

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Today it was Malta’s turn to select their entry for Junior Eurovision 2024. Just a while ago, Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, the Maltese national selection for Junior Eurovision 2024, was concluded. Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest served for another year as the country’s selection method for the children’s contest and was broadcasted live from PBS studios, Malta.

Hosted by Melanie Kelly and following the combination of votes from a national jury on a percentage of 80% and public voting on a percentage of 20%, Ramires Sciberras was crowned as the winner with his song “Stilla Ċkejkna“.

Out of the entries submitted to the Maltese broadcaster, fourteen were long-listed by a PBS jury. Hence, a total of fourteen acts advanced to the televised final of Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and were the following:

  1. Shaz (Shaznay Mangion) – “Above It All“
  2. Andrea Camilleri – “Gold”
  3. Eleny Incorvaja Scerri – “Guiding Light”
  4. Emma Farrugia – “Summertime”
  5. GRRLZ (Rihanna Mifsud, Mia Mifsud, Natalia Xerri, Alaiya Cini) – “Grrlz”
  6. Ilona (Ilona Mercieca) – “Zip It Up”
  7. Anneka Xerri – “Trying To Be Me (Ħeq le)” (Right no)
  8. Kayleen (Kayleen Mercieca) – “Lalala”
  9. Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla Ċkejkna” (Little Star)
  10. Maria Curmi – “Għawdex” (Gozo)
  11. Keira (Keira Farrugia) – “Kif Jien” (How I am)
  12. Chanel (Chanel Abela Camilleri) – “I’ll Be Alright”
  13. Thomas Casha – “A Little Bit Longer”
  14. Daylin Cassar Randich – “Bonafide”

Following the public’s and jury’s voting, Ramires Sciberras emerged as the winner of Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 and will therefore serve as the country’s representative in the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest that will take place in Madrid in November.

The rest of the top three consisted of:

Second place: GRRLZ  – “Grrlz”

Third place: Emma Farrugia – “Summertime”

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  • Albania – RTSH
  • Armenia – AMPTV
  • Cyprus – RIK
  • Estonia – ERR
  • France – FT
  • Georgia – GPB
  • Germany – ARD/NDR
  • Ireland – RTÉ
  • Italy – RAI
  • Malta – PBS
  • North Macedonia – MRT
  • Poland – TVP
  • Portugal – RTP
  • San Marino – RTV San Marino
  • Spain – TVE
  • The Netherlands – AVROTROS
  • Ukraine – UA:PBC

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!