The award for Most Improved goes to Malta, who for many years failed to make an impact on the results table of Junior Eurovision, but found their groove after a two year break in 2011 and 2012. Since their return in 2013, the nation has won the contest twice in three years, and received a…
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Russia are one of those nations at Eurovision and Junior Eurovision that just understand the contest. They evolve as the contest evolves, and as a result we often get modern, complex and most importantly, well-staged and performed entries. Their entry at the 2016 contest remains as one of my personal favourites of Junior Eurovision of…
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Portugal don’t have a long history at Junior Eurovision, and what history they do have is from years long gone. Inspired by their Eurovision win in 2017, the nation decided to return to the pocket sized contest for the first time since 2007. This year it’s up to Mariana Venâncio to sing the song Youtuber,…
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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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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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Georgia has consistently been a powerhouse in Junior Eurovision, with two 1st places, and a number of top 10 finishes since their debut in 2007. They have created a reputation for over the top, but memorable performances which are fresh and modern. This year, they have changed direction and sent Mariam Mamadashvili with the song…
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