Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021

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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
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Dates
Final19 December 2021
Host
VenueLa Seine Musicale, Paris, France[1]
Executive supervisorMartin Österdahl[2]
Executive producerAlexandra Redde-Amiel
Host broadcasterFrance Télévisions
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The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 will be the 19th edition of the annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest, organised by France Télévisions and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The contest will be held on 19 December 2021 at the La Seine Musicale in Paris, France, following the country's victory at the 2020 contest with the song "J'imagine", performed by Valentina. This will be the first time the contest is held in France, as well as the first Eurovision event to be held in the country since Eurovision Young Dancers 1999 in Lyon and the first to be held in Paris since Eurovision Young Dancers 1989.[3]

Location[]

La Seine Musicale, venue of 2021 Junior Eurovision

On 9 December 2020 it was announced that the contest is set to take place in France in 2021.[4] It will be hosted in Paris at the La Seine Musicale, a 6,000-seat concert hall located on Île Seguin.[1][5] The contest will be held on 19 December, which is the latest date for the contest ever. The last time it was held in December was in 2012.

Bidding phase and host city selection[]

Location of the chosen host city (blue)

Originally, unlike its adult version, the winning country did not receive the automatic rights to host the next contest. However for the contests from 2011 onwards (with the exceptions of 2012 and 2018), the winning country had first refusal on hosting the next competition. Italy used this clause in 2015 to decline to host the contest after their victory in 2014. On 15 October 2017, the EBU announced a return to the original system in 2018, claiming that it would help provide broadcasters with a greater amount of time to prepare, ensuring the continuation of the contest into the future.

On 9 December 2020, it was confirmed by the EBU that France, having won the 2020 contest, would host the 2021 contest.[4] The French Head of Delegation Alexandra Redde-Amiel had previously stated that France Télévisions was keen to host the contest.[6] Spanish broadcaster TVE had also expressed an interest in hosting the contest if they had won the 2020 contest.[7]

On 20 May 2021, during a press conference held by France Télévisions and the EBU, it was confirmed that the contest would be held in Paris. It will be the second consecutive time the contest is held in a capital city.[8]

Format[]

Visual design[]

The slogan for the contest, Imagine, was revealed on 20 May 2021 during a press conference prior to the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[9] The slogan was chosen as a reference to the previous year's winning song "J'imagine", as well as a way to encourage children to be creative and pursue their dreams.[10]

The official logo and theme artwork for the contest was unveiled on 24 August 2021. The artwork was inspired by three themes: imagination, Christmas and the city of Paris.[11]

Provisional list of participants[]

The following countries have confirmed their intention to participate in the 2021 edition. Albania, Ireland, Italy, North Macedonia and Portugal will return after a year of absence, while Azerbaijan will return after a two year absence. However, Belarus will not participate in the contest for the first time in the event's 18-year history as the country's broadcaster BTRC was expelled from the EBU.

Country Artist Song
 Albania[12]
 Azerbaijan[13] Sona Azizova[13]
 France[3]
 Georgia[14]
 Germany[15] TBD 10 September 2021[16]
 Ireland[17]
 Italy[18] TBA November 2021[18]
 Malta[19] TBD 9 October 2021[19]
 Netherlands[20] TBD 25 September 2021[21]
 North Macedonia[22]
 Poland[23][24] TBD 26 September 2021[25]
 Portugal[26] Simão Oliveira[26]
 Russia[27]
 Serbia[28]
 Spain[29]
 Ukraine[30] TBD 23 October 2021[31]

Other countries[]

Further information: List of countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest

For a country to be eligible for potential participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, it needs to be an active member of the EBU.[32]

Active EBU members[]

  •  Belgium – In April 2021, the Flemish broadcaster VRT ruled out the possibility of them fronting a return to the contest in 2021, followed by the Walloon broadcaster RTBF revealing in June that they would not support a participation either, stating that it was "too expensive".[33][34] Belgium last participated in 2012 with their entry solely supported by VRT, while their last Walloon entry was in 2005.
  •  Estonia – In June 2021, Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) confirmed that Estonia would not debut at the 2021 contest due to financial issues, but the broadcaster will consider debuting in the coming years.[35]
  •  Israel – The Israeli broadcaster, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC), confirmed that they would not be participating in the junior contest due to focusing their efforts on the Eurovision Song Contest.[36] Israel last participated in 2018.
  •  Lithuania – In June 2021, Lithuanian Head of Delegation Audrius Giržadas confirmed that broadcaster Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) would not be returning to the contest in 2021, citing low ratings during their time in the contest and the cost of participation.[37] Lithuania last participated in 2011.
  •  Slovakia – In April 2021, the Slovak broadcaster Radio and Television of Slovakia (RTVS) confirmed that they had "not closed the door to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021".[38] However, they later announced that the country will not debut in this year's contest.[39]
  •  United Kingdom – At a Junior Eurovision press event in May 2021, the EBU stated that they were working to bring the United Kingdom back to the contest, possibly for the 2021 edition.[40] The United Kingdom last participated as a unified nation in 2005.
  •  Wales – S4C confirmed their non-participation in February 2021 due to "the current circumstances", likely referring to the difficulties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.[41][42] Wales last participated in 2019.

The following countries' broadcasters confirmed their non-participation without providing further information:

Associate EBU members[]

  •  Australia – In August 2021, Australian broadcaster SBS indirectly confirmed that discussions about participation in the 2021 edition were ongoing, suggesting that the country could return after a year of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not disclose what their final decision was likely to be.[61][62] Later that month, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), who had organised Australia’s participation between 2017 and 2019, confirmed that they would not be participating in the 2021 contest, leaving the door open for SBS to take over if they were so inclined.[63] A day after ABC announced they wouldn't return, SBS stated they won’t return either.[64] Australia last participated in 2019.
  •  Kazakhstan – After the 2020 contest, Kazakhstan's Head of Delegation stated that it is highly likely the country will participate in the 2021 edition, but that a final decision will be made at a later date, assuming they are invited by the EBU.[65]

Non-EBU members[]

  •  Belarus – Belarusian broadcaster BTRC was expelled from the EBU on 1 July, therefore losing the rights to broadcast and participate in the contest unless another Belarusian broadcaster joins the EBU.[66] In August 2021, it was confirmed that the suspension would last for three years, however, the EBU can review it at any point before it expires.[67]

Broadcasts[]

Broadcasters and commentators in participating countries
Country Broadcaster(s) Commentator(s) Ref.
 Germany KiKa [68]
 Italy Rai Gulp, RaiPlay [18]
 Netherlands NPO Zapp, NPO Start [69]
 Ukraine UA:Kultura [70]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "#Imagine: Junior Eurovision set for Paris". eurovision.tv. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. ^ Farren, Neil (20 January 2020). "Martin Österdahl Appointed Eurovision Executive Supervisor". eurovoix.com.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "France to host Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021". junioreurovision.tv. 9 December 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Farren, Neil (9 December 2020). "France to Host Junior Eurovision 2021". Eurovoix. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  5. ^ Spiteri, Steven (20 May 2021). "Junior Eurovision 2021: Slogan and host city unveiled". Eurovision World. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ Granger, Anthony (30 November 2020). "France: France Télévisions Is Keen To Host Junior Eurovision 2021". Eurovoix. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  7. ^ Granger, Anthony (28 November 2020). "Spain RTVE prepared to host Junior Eurovision 2021 should they win". eurovoix.com.
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