Eurovision week is in full swing, and that’s usually when we get news about the upcoming edition of Junior Eurovision. This year, no event was organised at the media centre, but the EBU has confirmed that Georgia, the 2024 winner, will host the next contest in capital city Tbilisi, on December 13.
A second show in Georgia
Georgia won the contest last year, which was held in Madrid, with “To My Mom”. We have not have much news in the meantime. The EBU has now confirmed that Tbilisi will host the contest for the second time, after the 2017 show.
We can’t wait to return to Georgia, a nation that’s profoundly passionate about the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. GPB’s proven ability to deliver outstanding shows gives us every confidence that this will be an exceptional edition that creates cherished memories for young participants and audiences worldwide.
Martin Green, Eurovision Song Contest Director
Georgia has won the contest four times, but only hosted once. There had been some doubts about the hosting considering the political situation in Georgia, but it has now been confirmed and the host broadcaster’s director general has commented on the honour of hosting the junior edition again.
Hosting Junior Eurovision again in Tbilisi is a great honour for Georgia. It’s a huge responsibility and we’re aiming to deliver an even bigger and more entertaining show than ever before. We look forward to welcoming young talents and fans from around the world to share our rich culture, heritage, and celebrated hospitality.
Tinatin Berdzenishvili, gpb dIRECTOR gENERAL
The venue has not yet been confirmed but in 2017, it was the Olympic Palace. At the time, Russia won the contest but did not get to host, as the 2018 host had already been confirmed to be Minsk before the contest, in an attempt to reduce any pressure on the winner.
The 2017 edition was an unforgettable journey. Eight years on, and we aim to surpass that success by creating an even more spectacular event that will resonate for years to come.
Natia Mshvenieradze, Georgia’s Head of Delegation
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