Today morning, EBU revealed the participants’ list for the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Madrid, Spain. It is the first time Spain is hosting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, after having won in 2004 and the first time since 1969 that the country is hosting a Eurovision event. Moreover, RTVE also revealed the artwork and the stage design for the upcoming contest.
Let’s Bloom!
“Let’s Bloom!”, which alludes to the blossoming of young performers as they take the stage and perform at the event, has been unveiled by RTVE as the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest slogan and artistic theme.
The concept behind the theme is explained by Ana María Bordas, Executive Producer of JESC 2024 and Director of Original Content at RTVE:
We have thought of a concept that, taking nature as an example, influences the idea of young artists flourishing towards a future where they can be themselves and express freely in a healthy, safe and diverse way. The aim is to walk with them in their growth and development. In short, to help them flourish and progress, by being themselves.
The concept of flowers and blooming comes from nature itself, where there is so much diversity and in which everything is important, harmonious and beautiful.
The postcards, which are the quick films that play before each nation’s performance, will follow the same idea. The phrase “Let’s Bloom” can be combined by any artist with one of the JESC values, such as “Bloom in harmony,” “Bloom in joy,” “Bloom in diversity,” etc.
The same idea will also be implemented as it regards to the stage of Caja Mágica.
A huge vertical LED screen that will dominate the stage as a central feature is a ground-breaking and evocative reminder of the verticality of the digital world in which young people coexist. RTVE has created a straightforward yet contemporary set.
Marvin Dietmann, the artistic director for JESC 2024 elaborates more:
Our vision is rooted in the belief that diversity is the essence of beauty, much like a flourishing garden. In this creative journey, we embrace the idea that each artist, like a unique plant, contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our ‘garden of life’. Here, everyone has their place and together we grow into diverse shapes, colours and forms.
We invite our audience to trust in our vision and the future of our artists, as we embark on this transformative experience together.
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 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
It is the first time since 2021 that the contest sees a rise in its participants, since two countries made their return. Cyprus and San Marino will return to the contest for the first time after seven and nine years respectively. It was revealed exclusively through Eurovisionfun months ago, that two countries would return in Madrid.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom decided to opt out of the contest after two years since its successful return.
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.
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