After a decade-long break, Montenegro is returning to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2025 and has chosen Asja Džogović as its representative.
Who is Asja Džogović?
Asja, an eighth grader from Bijelo Polje, has already made a name for herself by winning multiple music awards at both local and regional children’s festivals. In addition to her vocal skills, she paints and plays volleyball, but it’s her passion for music that continues to shine. Asja told RTCG:
“I am looking forward to representing my country, Montenegro, at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Georgia. I am proud, but at the same time I feel a great responsibility. I will do my best to present my country in the best possible way, as I have done so far. I believe in myself, my authors, and I am sure that I will continue the series of successes that I have achieved at prestigious festivals in the region. This is another great challenge for me, the biggest one so far, but I believe that we will achieve significant success in Georgia as well.”
The selection process involved children aged 9 to 14 who had previously achieved notable success at children’s music festivals in Montenegro and the surrounding region. Priority was given to those who had secured first-place prizes or Grand Prix awards at competitions judged by professional juries and featuring live performances within the last two years, as well as to those who had received recognition at prominent regional events. The expert selection committee, led by music programming editor Stana Salgo, emphasised her on-stage confidence, emotional performance, and ability to connect with audiences. Her selection was unanimous.
The song that Asja Džogović will perform in Tbilisi will be revealed at a later date.
Montenegro’s Junior Eurovision journey
Montenegro first took part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 as part of Serbia and Montenegro, when Montenegrin child singer Filip Vučić sang his song “Ljubav pa fudbal” in Hasselt. At the close of voting, the country finished in 16th place, earning 23 points. Montenegro would not join the Contest as an independent nation until 2014. Their first participation came from the duo Maša Vujadinović & Lejla Vulić singing “Budi dijete na jedan dan”, which finished in 14th place.
Montenegro last took part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, when Jana Mirković performed her song “Oluja” in Sofia. At the close of voting, Montenegro finished 13th in a field of 17, earning 36 points.
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News Source: RTCG
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