Junior Eurovision 2023 is drawing ever nearer, and That Eurovision Site has been lucky enough to interview some of the contestants. Tim had the opportunity to chat with Maja Krzyżewska, who is representing Poland with her song “I Just Need A Friend”.
Check out our interview with Maja Krzyżewska here!
Together, they talked about her experiences in Nice, her experience following in the footsteps of previous Polish Junior Eurovision success, and the importance of having friends.
Who is Maja Krzyżewska?
Maja Krzyżewska – or “Maja from the end of the world”, as she calls herself–first appeared in the public eye through her participation on Poland’s edition of The Voice Kids. While there, she was coached by Cleo, former Polish Eurovision representative in 2014. Aside from singing, Maja enjoys performing aerial silks.
Her nickname “Maja from the end of the world” refers to her tiny village of Szeszupka, Poland, a town with fewer permanent residents than there are Junior Eurovision participants.
Poland’s Junior Eurovision journey
Poland was one of the countries that participated in 2003’s inaugural edition of the competition, where they were represented by Katarzyna Żurawik with the song “Coś mnie nosi” and placed 16th. Poland participated for another year before going on a 12-year break and returning in 2016. Since returning to the competition, they have participated five times, and achieved back-to-back wins in 2018 and 2019.
Their recent participation in 2022 saw them represented by Laura with the song “To The Moon”. Laura placed 10th overall, receiving 96 points from the jury and online vote combined.
What do you think about “I Just Need A Friend”? Are you excited for Poland’s participation at this year’s Junior Eurovision? Let us know in the comments or on social media! Be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we prepare for Junior Eurovision 2023!
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