Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 Paris, France (December 19th)

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/05/20/paris-to-host-junior-eurovision-2021/

https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1430097992242114562

basically the main rules of Junior Eurovision are

- at least 80% of your entry must be in own language, rest of which can be in either english or another language of the artists choice

- two sets of voting, a jury voting of half of which are adult jurors and other half are child jurors, and televoting unlike adult esc, here people can vote for their own country

- just one grand final show, and usually on a sunday afternoon, near begin of the evening so let's say from 16:00 - 18:30 (UK time that would be 15:00 - 17:30)

- winning country does not necessarily have to host it the next year, but recent years this has been the case of the winning country hosting, this will be asked by EBU some time after the final



https://eurovoix.com/2021/05/21/%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7-united-kingdom-ebu-working-to-get-the-uk-back-in-junior-eurovision/

EBU working to get UK back into JESC


so far confirmed countries

Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan (Sona Azizova)
Bulgaria
France (hosts)
Georgia
Germany
Ireland (returning after last years withdrawal)
Italy
Kazakhstan
Malta
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Poland
Portugal (returning after last years withdrawal) Simao Oliveira
Russia
Serbia
Spain
Ukraine



what we know about other countries so far

Albania: they will make a decision on participation next month

Armenia: Martin Osterdahl executive supervisor hopes to see them back and the armenian HoD said regarding all esc events to hope to return as soon as possible + dropped this on insta account yesterday https://i.postimg.cc/fDDbNWTn/armeniapleasecomebacktojesc.png

Australia: SBS said no but their other broadcaster ABC expressed their intention to return

Belgium: flemish broadcaster said no, but wallonian broadcaster hasn't commented yet on participation

Italy: their HoD said they have intentions on returning to the contest but they for now have main focus on ESC2021

Kazakhstan: highly likely they are in but a final decision will be made at a later date supposing they are once again invited to take part by EBU

Slovakia: they had ''not closed the door on JESC2021'' what the RTVS broadcaster stated, could maybe make their debut

[Nicky91]

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one of the Netherlands hopeful entries, in our national final

Ayana, and her song is in 3 languages (Dutch, English and Japanese)

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/07/21/north-macedonia-junior-eurovision-2021/

North Macedonia returns to the contest this year :cheer:

[Nicky91]

more possible nations competing


Kazakhstan highly likely to participate, given they are again invited by EBU




UK might return https://eurovoix.com/2021/05/21/%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7-united-kingdom-ebu-working-to-get-the-uk-back-in-junior-eurovision/

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Serbia, Malta also confirmed participation and started their preselection search

[Nicky91]

Kazakhstan well they need the invite by EBU but they have been proven to be quite popular/well liked, and very well capable to stage a song really well either, and being very competitive, so i think they are in, but it depends on EBU, they are eager to compete again at least



Albania well bit silent for now, but i hope they are in too



Armenia, idk about their current situation but the HoD had stated he wanted them to return to all eurovision events as soon as possible





UK, well now ITV has axed x factor, this opens up something for them, and EBU working about a return for them in earlier reports, this might be a nice new project for Simon Cowell for new young music talent (either a new show or one from the voice kids)

[Nicky91]

http://infegreece.gr/%CE%B1%CE%B6%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%BC%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%8A%C F%84%CE%B6%CE%AC%CE%BD-%CF%80%CE%B9%CE%B8%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AE-%CE%B7-%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%86%C E%AE-%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%82-%CF%87/

Azerbaijan might return to this years contest, their broadcaster Ictimai TV stated they intend to, but a final decision will be made in the coming weeks

[Nicky91]

Azerbaijan is in, with this singer Sona Azizova

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[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/Eurofestivales/status/1427604478639984643

according to eurofestivales, another country is about to publicly confirm their participation


they still are waiting for permission to reveal the country, but it is about a returning country who took part in 2019 contest



so out of those countries, only Albania, Armenia, Australia haven't yet revealed their final decision

[Nicky91]

am also curious if UK has said yes to EBU's offer


the country who think that news is about, might be Armenia







Kazakhstan have said nothing but tbh they rely more on invites from EBU only, and they stated last year december they are again very much interested for another participation

[Nicky91]

the country in discussion was Albania, yes after one year of absence due to covid pandemic, they are back

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/escplus_es/status/1428313213385519105

another rumour from armenia


another one in the form of instagram story, this time it is the producer of the apparent entry what would've been their entry for jesc2020 should they have been in, and he supports Malena for this years edition

we'll see what happens, to be continued

[Nicky91]

https://www.eurofestivalnews.com/2021/08/17/junior-eurovision-2021-torna-azerbaigian/

and in this azerbaijan article, also something more regarding the UK

''work is being done to be able to bring the United Kingdom back into competition as a single country.''


so yes definitely been going on now between EBU and UK's ITV

[Nicky91]

Ireland's guest juries for each of the 6 shows of their NF are (all of them former esc acts)

Jedward (2011 and 2012)
Niamh Kavanagh (1993 and 2010)
Brian Kennedy (2006)
Lesley Roy (2020 and 2021)
Mickey Harte (2003)
Linda Martin (1984 and 1992)


Louise Cantillon (irish language radio presenter) is the new presenter replacing Eoghan McDermott whom presented the NF since its first inception (2015) till 2019, and it will be her debut television presenting role

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1430097992242114562

official logo reveal

[Nicky91]

Scenario A
Under this scenario, the contest would take place with no restrictions for the contestants, delegations, press or audience. The last contest to be held under these conditions was in 2019.
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Scenario B
This scenario would be similar to the scenario used for Eurovision 2021. Social distancing and other sanitary measures would be in place for anyone attending the contest. All participants would have to record a “Live on Tape” performance in their home countries, in case someone in a delegation is infected with Covid-19 during their stay in Paris. A maximum audience of 3,500 people would be allowed at both the jury show and the live show by the organisers but the exact number would be subject to the number of infections at the time of the show. In order to gain access to the venue, a proof of a recent negative Covid test (no longer than 48 hours before entrance) would be required. The press centre would comprise of a physical part in Paris and an online part.
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Scenario C
This scenario is similar is similar to Scenario B except that travel restrictions would be in effect for certain delegations. For those delegations unable to travel to Paris, their “Live on Tape” performances would be used as their official performances, similar to Australia in Eurovision 2021.
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and a last resort Scenario D, the scenario in which Junior Eurovision 2020 was organised, which would see all delegations stay at home, is likely to be discarded after the successful organisation of Eurovision 2021 and low rate of positive tests during the contest. However, the scenarios may change due to the evolving nature of the pandemic. A final decision on which scenario would be used is expected to be taken in September. The EBU will also announce the full list of participating countries within the next few weeks.
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[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/08/27/australia-participation-junior-eurovision2021/

Australia not returning to JESC, for same reason as last year, the pandemic as main reason

[Nicky91]

Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
France
Georgia
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
Malta
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Serbia
Spain
Ukraine

https://junioreurovision.tv/story/junior2021-participants

full list of participants, so no UK after all, but a surprise return from Bulgaria

[Nicky91]

Calendar so far what we know

September

5th: Poland's semi final 1

10th: Germany's NF Wer Fahrt Nach Paris

12th: Ireland Heat 1

12th: Poland's semi final 2

19th: Ireland Heat 2

19th: Poland's semi final 3

25th: Netherlands NF Junior Songfestival 2021

26th: Ireland Heat 3

26th: Poland's final Szansa na Sukces
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October

3rd: Ireland Heat 4

9th: Malta NF Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021

10th: Ireland semi final

17th: Ireland final Junior Eurovision Eire

23rd: Ukraine NF
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November

unknown date: Italy's artist and song announcement

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December

19th: Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021




other countries yet to mention when they reveal artist/song

[Nicky91]

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Germany's entry

[Nicky91]

Germany: good song, improvements from last year by far, which i already liked but this is sooooo catchy, and Pauline herself seems so likeable, sweet yet so confident on stage too

yes good choice this one, and also nice transitioning from german to english and vice versa, and a very lovely empowering message too, fits into the ''christmassy'' theme perfectly

[Nicky91]

Netherlands winner of nf: Ayana

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Poland's entry winner of their nf: Sara James

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[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1445359152876998656

Serbia got Jovana & Dunja for this year, the title of the entry is called Children's Eyes

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/kazakhstantoesc/status/1446046249434685441

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Poland released the music video of their entry

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/10/12/%f0%9f%87%b2%f0%9f%87%b0-north-macedonia-dajte-muzika-to-junior-eurovision-2021/

https://eurovoix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dajte-muzika.jpg
the group Dajte Muzika will represent North Macedonia at JESC2021

of a MRT series with the same name


The children from the MRT series Dajte muzika will represent North Macedonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

North Macedonia will be represented by the children from the TV series Dajte Muzika at this years Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The show is one of the most watched children’s TV series in North Macedonia and has seen a total of 80 songs and 2 albums released during the course of its broadcast to date.

The song that they will perform in Paris has not yet been revealed. The song is already being composed by a team that will showcase the vocal and artistic capabilities of the singers.

The singers are the first group to represent North Macedonia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. They are also the first group announced as participating in this years contest.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrRCFIqeZjCBSzPE5-SWHw

here you got them who they are

[ArgyESC]

Poland my favourite so far

[Nicky91]

Malta's entry, which won their nf last night

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[Nicky91]

Ireland's artist has been selected

Maiu Levi Lawlor

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the entry will be revealed later on




today we get Spain's song reveal, for Levi Diaz

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1450387857483386884

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1450389599877009413

first pictures of the JESC2021 stage design

[Nicky91]

Spain's entry

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[Nicky91]

my top so far

1. Netherlands (sorry not sorry for my bias maybe but us including japanese in the entry is a wonderful move, also this song fits into the christmassy theme nicely as well)
2. Spain (its a good uptempo song, better than last years Palante for me personally)
3. Germany (remains quite a nice feel good song, definitely a improvement from last years debut entry)
4. Poland (meh, nothing special, i don't get why some others got winner vibes with this, more effort have went into music video rather than the song which is bit mediocre, only like its instrumentals i guess near the end)
5. Malta (awful, with the rapping trying to copy BGT's bars & melody but utterly failing, this could be contender for last place i think, worst out of the reveals so far)

[Nicky91]

as for Kazakhstan they are currently into their national selection either

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someone did a recap of the top10 finalists (not with original songs/entries but just to showcase their performing skills, what each their style is like)

https://escbubble.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kazakhstan-Finalists-2021.png

- Ayganym Amantay (12 years old / Nur Sultan)
- Zhunibekuly Beknur (8 years old / Strasbourg, France)
- Amina Asgatova (11 years old / Aktau)
- Armen Sahakyan (13 years old / Aktau)
- Alinur Khamzin (11 years old / Ouralsk)
- Ekaterina Tabarina (13 years old / Nur Sultan)
- Zhan Makim (12 years old / Almaty)
- Alimzhan Tugelbay (12 years old / Aksai)
- Abilkayir Zhumabay (10 years old / Almaty)
- Adina Sulenova (9 years old / Nur Sultan)

https://escbeat.com/2021/10/12/kazakhstan-10-grand-finalists-announced-for-national-selection-to-select-their-entry-at-jesc-2021/?fbclid=IwAR0L4fxdoT6qy_jhwC8EmtytI54fvw8J3VjpRUf8 iyBKtKzDonxU0j53yJ0

[michael21]

You started this thread in May when the final of this competition

[Nicky91]

You started this thread in May when the final of this competition

December 19th

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1450387857483386884

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1450389599877009413

first pictures of the JESC2021 stage design

The decor is made by Miguel Hernando.
The stage will be 20m length and 30m width.
375m2 of screens, the principal one is curved and will have a hight of 7m.
The green room will be a replica of the Alexander III's bridge.
7 days will be needed to built the stage, and 300 persons will work on it.

The capacity will be of 3250 peoples, with 1000 standings, if the sanitary conditions allows it.
The show is watched by 32 million of peoples, According to France's Head of delegation Alexandra Redde-Amiel.

[Nicky91]

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Russia's national final recap

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hosts France their entry

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Update on North Macedonia's Dajte Muzika group, just 4 members

https://static.junioreurovision.tv/hb-cgi/images/94b1e4ea-da0b-4337-b3f2-1e4d6076db61/hero.jpg

https://junioreurovision.tv/story/north-macedonia-tunes-in-to-dajte-muzika

and their song will be called ''Green Force''

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Junior-Eurovision-2021-Stage-2.jpg

https://eurovoix.com/2021/10/26/junior-eurovision-2021-backup-performances/


Dziennik Eurowizyjny reports that broadcasters have currently not been requested by the EBU to film backup performances for Junior Eurovision 2021.

According to sources speaking to Dziennik Eurowizyjny, broadcasters have not been told by the European Broadcasting Union to film backup performances for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union has yet to comment publicly on the scenario under which the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will be held.

For Junior Eurovision 2020 filming of backup performances in the proceeding six weeks before the final was broadcast on November 29. Spain filmed their performance seven weeks in advance of the contest, while Germany recorded their performance a matter of days before the final. If delegations were to start recording their performances in line with the 2020 contest, recordings would likely commence from the first week of November.

As of the end of August, four potential scenarios were being discussed by the EBU.

Scenario A
Under this scenario, the contest would take place with no restrictions for the contestants, delegations, press or audience. The last contest to be held under these conditions was in 2019.

Scenario B
This scenario would be similar to the scenario used for Eurovision 2021. Social distancing and other sanitary measures would be in place for anyone attending the contest. All participants would have to record a “Live on Tape” performance in their home countries, in case someone in a delegation is infected with Covid-19 during their stay in Paris. A maximum audience of 3,500 people would be allowed at both the jury show and the live show by the organisers but the exact number would be subject to the number of infections at the time of the show. In order to gain access to the venue, proof of a recent negative Covid test (no longer than 48 hours before entrance) would be required. The press center would comprise of a physical part in Paris and an online part.

Scenario C
This scenario is similar to Scenario B except that travel restrictions would be in effect for certain delegations. For those delegations unable to travel to Paris, their “Live on Tape” performances would be used as their official performances, similar to Australia in Eurovision 2021.

Scenario D

Scenario D, the scenario in which Junior Eurovision 2020 was organised, which would see all delegations stay at home, is likely to be discarded after the successful organisation of Eurovision 2021 and low rate of positive tests during the contest. However, the scenarios may change due to the evolving nature of the pandemic.

The 2021 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in La Seine Musicale, Paris, France on Sunday 19th December. The contest will be hosted by France for the first time following Valentina’s victory at the 2020 contest with her song “J’imagine”.
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[Nicky91]

Russia's artist and entry

Tanya Mezhentseva - Mon Ami

https://static.junioreurovision.tv/hb-cgi/images/94bb5a43-e704-46d6-a2de-ce863f432a66.jpg

https://junioreurovision.tv/story/tanya-mezhentseva-returns-for-russia

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here you can already hear the entry in this unofficial video, all left to wait for is official nf performance video

[Nicky91]

also a returning artist from Russia, having taken part before in 2019 but then in a duo with Demberel Oorzhak with the song A Time for Us

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albania music video teaser

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Serbia's entry

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Albania's entry

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[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1454062213447266312

ticket sales will begin on November 3rd

[Nicky91]

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Azerbaijan artist promo video

[Nicky91]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVsx4DRt5Zt/?utm_medium=copy_link

germany's artist Pauline currently rehearsing the entry Imagine Us its music video, set to be released soon then

[Nicky91]

this years JESC show will have 3 host presenters, same as last few years

https://twitter.com/FerNicV/status/1455481737866252291

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Constantin Zöller or Consi will be the commentator for Germany's KikaTV

whom was also a part of the german jury in adult ESC 2021


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https://www.laseinemusicale.com/spectacles-concerts/eurovision-junior_e1399

tickets are now on sale

[Nicky91]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0fNm9royt/

North Macedonia's Dajte Muzika entry teaser


interesting, children's balkan rock song?

[Nicky91]

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new version of Russia's entry (cannot be used in the contest since it has no russian lyrics)


the version that'll be used is this one

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[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/bg_eurovision/status/1456530335173316608

Bulgaria will announce their artist on Monday

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/11/06/kazakhstan-beknur-janibekuly-alinur-khamzin-junior-eurovision-2021/

two winners from Kazakhstan national final, so it'll be a duet

Beknur Jánibekuly & Álınur Khamzin

the entry is called ''world of fairytales

[Nicky91]

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Bulgaria's entry is a duo

and Vasil Garvanliev (north macedonia's eurovision entry of 2020, 2021) is part of their team


the song is called ''the voice of love''

[ArgyESC]

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Bulgaria's entry is a duo

and Vasil Garvanliev (north macedonia's eurovision entry of 2020, 2021) is part of their team


the song is called ''the voice of love''

Oh not Vasil... I smell another boring song coming

[Nicky91]

Oh not Vasil... I smell another boring song coming

apparently they got selected through a kids songwriting camp in dobrich

[Nicky91]

we're getting entry releases of Portugal, North Macedonia this friday

[Nicky91]

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Portugal's entry

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North Macedonia's entry

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Italy's entry

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well we got our representative for Armenia then, Malena who would've taken part for them last year if not for the armenian-azeri conflict and internal conflict chaotic mess

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Germany music video and a little revamp

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Georgia's entry

[Nicky91]

https://www.ruv.is/dagskra/ruv/20211219?fbclid=IwAR29K9_so4d4gCDc-eJ0Oy6fErH_IRIHkYCnJwVlUdLcWwDVz7EiGCpzt34

apparently Iceland will broadcast the contest too, on a delay

[Nicky91]

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Ireland's song will premiere in 2 hours from now

the title for Maiu's song is ''Saor''

[Nicky91]

great song for Ireland :clap1:

[Nicky91]

https://www.escplus.es/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/presentadores-jesc.png

hosts have been confirmed

Elodie Gossuin and Olivier Minne (Elodie has been spokesperson for France at adult ESC between 2016 and 2018, and Olivier has been France's commentator at adult ESC between 1995 and 1997) and both were presenters, commentators at another EBU show Jeux sans frontières, Spel zonder Grenzen, Game without Borders in 1997 when it was hosted in France


french commentators are Laurence Boccolini, Stephane Bern (adult ESC commentators and NF hosts) and last years champion Valentina

https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/tv/eurovision-junior-en-france-elodie-gossuin-et-olivier-minne-a-la-presentation-du-concours-16-11-2021-RU5N2C7JJNEQXERUJTD5PYWCUQ.php



throwback to 2018 for Elodie

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[Nicky91]

only remaining songs yet to be released are from

Azerbaijan for Sona Azizova

and Armenia's entry (heavily speculated everywhere the artist is Malena) and apparently there was a song snippet online for a brief moment, and the song is influenced by Rosalia's music, so very much a latin feeling (language wise not sure how much of it in english but IT MUST include armenian otherwise it is a rule break)

[Nicky91]

https://junioreurovision.tv/participant/sona-azizova-2021?fbclid=IwAR1wTNS7KRwiaRMKeO5I_EvnTEUlUJ8VDuu_ GAriWIh9aj2z3xrfOCk8nfI

Azerbaijan's song is called ''One of Those Days''

the english part composers

Maria Broberg - Sweden (she co-wrote Moldova's 2019 entry Stay for Anna Odobescu)
Francisco Faria - Portugal
Martin Wiik - Sweden
Hampus Eurenius - Sweden

the azeri part composers

Javid Shahbazbayov
Sona Azizova



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Armenia: https://www.eurovision.am/en/junior/news/2021/11/17/Mal%C3%A9na-will-represent-Armenia-at-the-Junior-Eurovision-2021/1115?fbclid=IwAR1owS53xX0RTTSvTX-QqKqkfVdSAta2l6uakX1vHp1LVo1coA9hPohV6xU

Malena finally officially confirmed :)

[Nicky91]

interval act will be a christmas version of last years winning song J'Imagine

Barbara Pravi the songwriter of that winning song and this years ESC entry will perform Voilá



and we will also have Ofenbach to open the show, a very well known DJ besides David Guetta of theirs

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Azerbaijan song

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[Nicky91]

and our line up is complete with Armenia's entry

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now we only need Kazakhstan's revamp, duet version of their entry

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/BeknurHandZero/status/1462047723251716103

music video and official duet version of kazakhstan entry coming soon

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1463463726544269313

Press accreditation for jESC 2021 is now open but unlike ESC 2021, there's no online press centre

[Nicky91]

my ranking so far (waiting for kazakhstan's revamp, duo version) 18/19 entries in

1) Netherlands
2) Germany
3) Italy
4) North Macedonia
5) Georgia
6) Bulgaria
7) Ireland
8) Ukraine
9) Albania
10) Portugal
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11) Azerbaijan
12) Serbia
13) Spain
14) France
15) Russia
16) Poland
17) Armenia
18) Malta

[Nicky91]

Youtube Views currently for the 17 out of 19 official entry videos (Russia hasn't got official music video out yet)


Poland 2.1M*
Armenia 779k
N Macedonia 595k
Germany 278k*
Spain 243k*
Albania 235k
Netherlands 188k*
Georgia 188k
Ukraine 180k*
France 177k
Italy 143k
Russia 138k
Malta 129k*
Azerbaidjan 125k
Serbia 114k
Portugal 73k
Ireland 39k
Bulgaria 38k
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[Nicky91]

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we're complete, duet version of Kazakhstan's entry now released

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/11/17/junior-eurovision-2021-broadcasters-will-not-need-to-flim-a-live-on-tape-performance/

no need for live on tape performances


so a worst case scenario is music videos to be shown and public voting based on those


but everything is being focused on live performances in Paris

[Nicky91]

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France2 teaser for JESC2021

[Nicky91]

https://escxtra.com/2021/11/28/kazakhstan-junior-eurovision-covid-concern/

there are concerns for kazakhstan entry


but they also state the reason why the EBU decided not to ask the delegations for live-on-tape performances is due to "budget savings"

[Nicky91]

https://eurovoix.com/2021/11/30/junior-eurovision-2021-nice-cannes-host-cities/

before deciding on paris as host city, apparently also Nice and Cannes were host city candidates, its venues which had hosted the adult ESC's of 1959 and 1961 respectively

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Russia's entry music video now uploaded

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the spokespersons for each of the participating countries are also set to appear on stage this year - if everything goes as planned, that is

according to ESC+Plus

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Icelandic broadcaster RUV will send a small delegation to Paris to scout and see how the contest works behind the scenes

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https://eurovoix.com/2021/12/02/junior-eurovision-2021-no-audience-for-jury-show/

no audience for the jury show

https://junioreurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/dress-rehearsal-audience

In response to the exceptional health situation in Europe right now, and to ensure the presence on stage of each of our 19 artists, France Télévisions has decided to only admit an audience to the Live Show of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday 19 December.

Those who have booked tickets for the Dress Rehearsal on Saturday 18 December should contact La Seine Musicale directly. They can receive a full refund or transfer their tickets to the Live Show on Sunday 19 December.

Tickets are still available for the live broadcast of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest via the La Seine Musicale website where health and safety measures for attending the show can also be found.

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there are no betting odds in JESC since it is illegal to have odds in children's shows but next best thing is a poll

eurovisionworld poll


Armenia
Georgia
Poland
North Macedonia
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Serbia
Ukraine
Netherlands
Azerbaijan
Portugal
Bulgaria
Albania
Kazakhstan
Germany
Malta
Ireland
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the christmas version of last years winning song (slightly different than original)

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one half of Kazakh entry Alinur is already in Paris

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a acoustic version of Ukraine's entry

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https://eurovoix.com/2021/12/07/en-route-to-paris-enzo/

a eurovoix interview with the host entry Enzo


Thanks so much for talking to us Enzo, how are you feeling ahead of Junior Eurovision?

Super excited, I have worked so hard so I can’t wait to share all my joy and energy with the audience

You’re no stranger to performing on big stages having participated in The Voice Kids, what was that experience like?

It was an amazing experience, it taught me so much about the music industry and I learned so much from it!!

Not only do you sing but you also play the guitar, what made you decide to start to learn how to play it?

I was inspired by Ed Sheeran. I looked at how well he played guitar and it made me want to be like him.

When and where were you when you found out you would be representing France?

I was at home when the chief or delegation knocked on my door by surprise and announced to me that I will represent France at Junior Eurovision. I was so happy because it’s a dream come true!

You’ll be singing “Tic Tac”, what does the song mean to you?

It means so much to me because it’s a song with a very powerful message which talks about time and how time moves so fast, and that is important to think in the present moment.

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official trailer

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https://twitter.com/escplus_es/status/1468693774352236550

the stage is almost done

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https://twitter.com/escplus_es/status/1468731509733474306

same online voting procedure as last year, also for this years contest, where you can vote for 3 countries and nothing more

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https://eurovoix.com/2021/12/09/niko-kajaia-junior-eurovision-interview/

interview with Georgia's artist Niko


How does it feel to be representing Georgia in Paris in a week’s time?

I think it is both a great honor and a great responsibility.

What made you decide to apply for Ranina?

First of all, I wanted to test my abilities

How hard has it been to keep it a secret that you won Ranina from filming until it was broadcast?

It was a little bit difficult. I was really looking forward to being declared as the winner on TV, but the rules are rules.

What was the process like for recording your song?

It was time-consuming but at the same time it was the most memorable period as I spent it with my best friends from, Ranina- Gega Shonia, Rati Gelovani and Guga Nadiradze

You’ll be singing “Let’s Count the Smiles”, what is your favorite part of the song?

“If you believe me I believe you. I will sing with you
And the day become wonderful”

Who is your biggest musical idol?

My biggest idols are Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Jamiroquai

Finally, what’s one thing about your country that you wished more people knew?

Georgia is one of the homelands of polyphonic folk music.
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https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/12/10/junior-eurovision-2021-opening-ceremony-changes-in-response-to-covid-19-risks/267675/

no artists at the opening ceremony, just a simple precaution to extra keep them safe until the 19th, taking every preparation, precaution so they at least can perform their entries live

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North Macedonia's Dajte Muzika interview with wiwibloggs

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apparently Bulgaria have confirmed their junior eurovision 2022 participation already

https://www.escplus.es/bulgaria-confirma-su-participacion-en-eurovision-junior-2022/

https://twitter.com/vectored_get/status/1468660182246776832

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EBU is hosting a watch party of last years contest in a moment now


same as last year how they revisited 2019 contest one week before

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running order for Sunday

1. Germany (Pauline - Imagine Us)
2. Georgia (Niko Kajaia - Let's Count the Smiles)
3. Poland (Sara James - Somebody)
4. Malta (Ike & Kaya - My Home)
5. Italy (Elisabetta Lizza - Specchio Mirror on the Wall)
6. Bulgaria (Denislava & Martin - Voice of Love)
7. Russia (Tanya Mezhentseva - Mon Ami)
8. Ireland (Maiu Levi Lawlor - Saor)
9. Armenia (Maléna - Qami Qami)
10. Kazakhstan (Alinur Khamzin & Beknur Zhanibekuly - Ertegi Alemi Fairy World)
11. Albania (Anna Gjebrea - Stand By You)
12. Ukraine (Olena Usenko - Vazhil)
13. France (Enzo - Tic Tac)
14. Azerbaijan (Sona Azizova - One of Those Days)
15. Netherlands (Ayana - Mata Sugu Ao Ne)
16. Spain (Levi Diaz - Reir)
17. Serbia (Jovana & Dunja - Oci Deteta Childrens Eyes)
18. North Macedonia (Dajte Muzika - Green Forces)
19. Portugal (Simao Oliveira - O Rapaz)

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some first rehearsal clips

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Tuesday, 14th December 2021:
1st Rehearsal - First 9 countries

Wednesday, 15th December 2021:
1st Rehearsal - Last 10 countries

Thursday, 16th December 2021:
2nd Rehearsal - First 9 countries

Friday, 17th December 2021:
2nd Rehearsal - Last 10 countries

Saturday, 18th December 2021:
1st Dress Rehearsal and Jury Rehearsal

https://escxtra.com/2021/12/13/heres-the-rehearsal-schedule-for-junior-eurovision-2021/

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CXcCvz5tfRT/

Albania's Anna Gjebrea apparently has presents for all the other competing artists :)

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and the last rehearsal clip for today

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https://junioreurovision.tv/live-blog-day-2-rehearsals/snippet/tanya-mezhentseva-rehearses

apparently Tanya didn't sing live for medical reasons (unrelated to covid-19 otherwise she entirely wouldn't have rehearsed of course)

so this was playbacked

but more going through the stage performance

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here also france's first rehearsal of yesterday evening

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recap of the first rehearsals

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picture from yesterdays rehearsals, Georgia's Niko and his two dancers

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the vote is now open, jesc.tv


i've voted for Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal

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am soooo excited for this show today :dance: :dance: :dance:

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https://www.eurovision.de/index.html

https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/home/

good links where to watch, without it being geoblocked, and if you want to watch with commentary

the latter also @Niamh, @Cherie

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full results

1. Armenia 224 points
2. Poland 218 points
3. France 187 points
4. Georgia 163 points
5. Azerbaijan 151 points
6. Ukraine 125 points
7. Russia 124 points
8. Kazakhstan 121 points
9. North Macedonia 114 points
10. Italy 107 points
11. Portugal 101 points
12. Malta 97 points
13. Serbia 86 points
14. Albania 84 points
15. Spain 77 points
16. Bulgaria 77 points
17. Germany 61 points
18. Ireland 44 points
19. Netherlands 43 points

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Online Votes came in from people all over 199 countries :)


also nice fun fact, 19th edition on 19th december with 19 participants :laugh:

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https://www.escplus.es/los-paises-nordicos-en-bloque-muy-cerca-de-volver-a-eurovision-junior/

Iceland's RUV together with other nordic, scandinavian countries will evaluate participation plans in the future (maybe even for 2022)



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https://twitter.com/EurovisionJr/status/1473217196969103363

it is confirmed that armenia will host jesc2022

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https://eurovisionin.com/regno-unito-polemiche-e-pettegolezzi-ma-la-bbc-prepara-un-atteso-ritorno-al-jesc/

according to EurovisionIn, United Kingdom might be thinking of a comeback to Junior Eurovision (with the BBC) but only in 2023

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viewing figures are in

https://junioreurovision.tv/story/junior-eurovision-2021-viewing-figures-revealed

The 19th Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) broadcast on Sunday 19 December, reached a total of 33 million viewers, with the show recording its highest average viewing share since 2011.

Vital Statistics
4.5 million unique viewers also watched content around the event, including the Live Show, on our YouTube Channel.

An average TV audience of 7.5 million saw the 2021 competition which saw 19 countries take to the stage of La Seine Musicale in Paris in a spectacular Christmas-themed show hosted by France Télévisions.

The hosts delivered the second largest audience with 1.6 million tuning in to France 2. A year-on-year increase of 400,000 viewers.

Poland saw the biggest average TV audience for a third year in a row as 2.8 million watched their act Sara James finish 2nd in the competition. JESC 2021 attracted 4 times as many viewers than usual in the same slot to the 3 TVP channels it aired on.

Overall, 11 out 14 markets recorded saw larger audiences than are normally received by their broadcaster in that slot.

In the winning country, Armenia, on average 43% of all TV viewers watched JESC 2021 on AMPTV who will host the 20th Eurovision Song Contest later this year.

Iceland, who didn’t take part but aired the competition for the first time, recorded a share of 96%!

Young Audiences
Junior Eurovision’s appeal to young audiences was clear.

The Contest delivered a 12.6% viewing share among children aged 4 to 14, up 59% on the average normally achieved by the group of broadcast channels of 7.9%; and the 2.5-hour event also delivered an 11.2% viewing share among 15 – 24-year-olds, more than twice than the average number normally achieved by the same group of broadcast channels of 5%.

Those numbers were also reflected online. On social media the Contest saw its best year ever.

There were 8.3 million video views on TikTok and 5.7 million video views and 23 million impressions on Instagram, the Contest’s most popular digital platforms.

A record number saw content on Instagram with engagement up 166% year on year and up 728% on Facebook. On Twitter, engagement was up 64% with posts on the channel being seen 4.3 million times throughout the week of the event.

The posts of winner Malena, who sang Qami Qami, were seen 2.2 million times across Facebook (1.5k), Twitter (395k) and Instagram (362k).

https://junioreurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/jesc-audience