The EBU has officially confirmed the participants list for Junior Eurovision 2025 in Georgia. A total of eighteen countries will take part, and see the return of three nations, while two have opted to withdraw.
These are the countries taking part at Junior Eurovision 2025
The countries that will be competing in Tbilisi for this year’s edition of Junior Eurovision are, as of October 1st:
- Albania – Kroni Pula- “Fruta perime”
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan – Yağmur
- Croatia – Marino Vrgoč
- Cyprus – Rafaella Panteli and Christos Georgiou – “Away”
- France – Lou Deleuze – “Ce monde”
- Georgia
- Ireland
- Italy – Leonardo Giovannangeli – “Rockstar”
- Malta –
- Montenegro – Asja Džogović
- Netherlands – Meadow – “Freeze”
- North Macedonia – Nela Mančeska
- Poland – Marianna Kłos
- Portugal – Inês Gonçalves
- San Marino – Martina Crv – “Beyond the Stars”
- Spain – Gonzalo Pinillos – “Éras una vez (Once Upon a Time)”
- Ukraine
Of the eighteen participants, Azerbaijan, Croatia and Montenegro are returning to the competition. Each country had last taken part in 2021, 2014 and 2015 respectively. On the other hand, Estonia and Germany have decided to withdraw from this year’s Contest.
Stage and visual design revealed
As well as the official participants list, the stage design, as well as the visuals of this year’s Contest were also revealed. According to the EBU, the design of the stage is done deliberately to delve into Georgian culture. The stage is built around the doli – a traditional Georgian drum, while the background rises high to symbolise the Caucasus mountains.
On top of this, the Contest had adopted a new visual identity, made to be more playful for the Junior Contest. United by Music also becomes the Contest’s slogan, following that of the adult competition.
Speaking on the new updates, Eurovision Director Martin Green said:
We are thrilled to welcome 18 talented young artists and their delegations to Tbilisi. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is a unique showcase of youthful creativity and cultural diversity, and every year it reminds us of the boundless energy and imagination of Europe’s next generation.
Our thanks go to GPB for their dedication and creativity in preparing a stunning stage and artwork for what will be an unforgettable event.
We can’t wait to share this magical experience with the world in December.
The story of Junior Eurovision 2025 so far
Georgia will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after winning the 2024 edition with “To My Mom”. After initial doubts over whether Georgia would host the Contest, Tbilisi was confirmed to be the host city in May. Following the release of the official list of participants, eighteen countries will take part. Azerbaijan, Croatia and Montenegro will return to the competition, while Estonia and Germany will withdraw.
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News Source: EBU
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