The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be the 21st edition of the annual international song competition for young performers. It will be held on 26 November 2023 in the Palais Nikaïa in Nice, France, following the country’s victory in the 2022 contest with the song “Oh maman!” by Lissandro. The competition will be organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the French public broadcaster France Télévisions.
Theme
The theme of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest is “Heroes”. The EBU explained: “Some serious topics like the environmental theme were very present in many songs of the last contest, and children are the true heroes of tomorrow, and they are the ones who have the solutions.”
Participating countries
A total of 16 countries will participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023, as we have written before in The EuroHub.
As a reminder, the following countries have confirmed their participation:
- Albania
- Armenia
- Estonia
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ireland
- Italy
- Malta
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Poland
- Portugal
- Spain
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Format
The format of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is similar to the adult Eurovision Song Contest, with each country sending a song to be performed by a young artist aged between 9 and 14. The songs are judged by both professional juries and the public, and the winner is the country with the most points.
How to watch
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be broadcast live on television and online in all participating countries. The contest will also be streamed live on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest website and YouTube channel.
Other information
- The hosts of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be Olivier Minne and Laury Thilleman.
- The slogan for the contest is “Heroes”.
- The official website is junioreurovision.tv.
Why should you watch it?
Because it is a great way to discover new music and young talent from all over Europe. The songs are catchy and upbeat, and the performances are always energetic and fun. The contest is also a great opportunity to learn about different cultures and languages.
If you’re a fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It’s a great way to enjoy the Eurovision experience with the whole family.
