Junior Eurovision 2021: Which countries will we see in Paris?

Junior Eurovision 2021: Which countries will we see in Paris?
Sunday, 25 July 2021

  • While the next edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is less than five months away the broadcasters are progressively unveiling their intentions for the next competition in Paris. 

    So far a total of 11 countries have already confirmed their participation in the 19th edition of Junior Eurovision. On the other hand a number of nations have ruled out a potential return to the competition this year, among which Italy's RAI who decided not to take part in this year's edition. 

    Here are the 11 countries that have confirmed up to date their participation in Paris:

     

     

     

    Non Returning countries

     

    Countries Not Decided Yet

    • Armenia (ARMTV)
    • Australia 
    • Azerbaijan (ITV)
    • Albania (RTSH)
    • Kazakhstan (Khabar Agency)
    • Malta (PBS)
    • Croatia (HRT)
    • Serbia (RTS)
    • United Kingdom (BBC)
    • Kazakhstan  (Khabar Agency)

     

    Non EBU members

    Belarus, although participating in Junior Eurovision since 2003 up to 2020 religiously, has lost the right to take part in the competition as the national broadcaster, BTRC, was expelled from the EBU.

     

    The 19th edition of Junior Eurovision

    Last year Valentina from France won the 18th edition of the contest with her song "J'imagine" bringing the trophy for the first time in France. France Televisions not long after the country's victory confirmed their will to host the next edition which has been decided to take place in Paris on December 19, 2021. 

    The motto of this year's contest will be Imagine.  The catchy motto was chosen not only because it reproduces the  title of Valentina's winning song, but encourages the youngest to be  creative and pursue their goals, an empowering and inspirational message  especially for children.

    The venue will be located at the  Seine Musicale , a music and performing arts center located on  Île Seguin  (Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres), an island in the middle of  the Seine river . The place opened its doors back in 2017  and it includes  several spaces: the largest room can hold up to  6,000 spectators;  while the auditorium for classical music concerts, with a glass ceiling and a sphere shape, has a capacity for  1,150 people .

    Lets remember Valentina's winning performance that brought the contest in France: 

     

    News Source: Eurofestivales/Eurovoix/national broadcasters

    Image: RTVE