2016 marks Ireland’s second Junior Eurovision entry, with their debut last year with Aimee Banks, who ended up in 12th place. This year, Ireland is hoping to build on their results with Zena Donnelly, who is participating with the song BrÃce Ar BhrÃce, meaning Brick by Brick. The song, which is sung in Irish is…
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Belarus has participated in every edition of Junior Eurovision, since it began back in 2003. In the early years, Belarus proved that they had what it took to win the contest, not only once but twice, with a 2nd place in between their two wins in 2005 and 2007. They have also come 3rd twice…
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Cyprus is returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year after a short absence. George Michaelides will be taking the song Dance Floor to the contest. Could it bring Cyprus their best result in Junior Eurovision ever? The song starts very promisingly, with an intriguing intro. Over the verses, the song builds to what…
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Australia is back for their second entry into Junior Eurovision, and this year, we’re sending Alexa Curtis with the song We Are. Alexa is another former Voice kids’ participant, so we know that she is capable of performing in front of big audiences, but does the song have what it takes to win? The song…
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We reported not long ago that this year, an expert panel will feature as part of the Junior Eurovision voting system. This year, the acts will be judged by two juries, a kid’s jury and a jury made up of music industry professionals. These jury votes will be 50/50 split, but in addition to that,…
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This year marks the third year that Albania will be taking part in Junior Eurovision, after their not so great debut in 2012, and then a much more successful return last year with Mishela Rapo. This year, Klesta Qehaja was selected in a national final with the song Besoj, and finally, Albania has released the…
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The Netherlands have participated in Junior Eurovision since its inception in 2003, and have won the contest once, and had one second place in amongst a varying range of results over the years. This year they chose the girl group Kisses with the song called Kisses and Dancin’. Could this bring success back to the…
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FYR Macedonia certainly aren’t the most successful of nations when it comes to Junior Eurovision, with 2 last places in their 2 last appearances in 2013 and 2015. This year, hoping to change their luck is Martija Stanoković with the song Love Will Lead our Way, sung in a mix of Macedonian and English. Let’s…
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Russia has been a fairly consistent participant in Junior Eurovision, with no result since their debut in 2005 finishing outside the top 10. The last, and only win was in 2006 with the Tolmachevy Twins, so 10 years later, could Russia score another win? This year, Russia is represented by Sofia Fisenko and the Water…
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Armenia has been one of the most successful countries in Junior Eurovision, with no less than two 3rd places, three 2nd places, and one 1st place. Armenia has never been outside of the top 10, which is an incredible feat, and a demonstration that Armenia just understands Junior Eurovision. This year, the duo of Anahit…
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