Category Archives: 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Archive of posts for artists who participated in the 2020 Junior Eurovision song contest from selection to present day.

Malta release official video for Chasing Sunsets

TV Malta today released the official video for their Junior Eurovision 2020 entry ‘Chasing sunsets’ by Chanel Monseigneur

According to the comments posted with the video ‘Chanel Monseigneur will be accompanied with this cartoon video during her JESC experience’ – so expect to see the animation used as a backdrop for Chanel’s final video performance which will be filmed in Malta in the coming weeks.

Junior Eurovision stage design photo’s released

With filming for their artists Junior Eurovision Final performances already underway in several countries, the official Junior Eurovision channel today released the first images of the official stage design.

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To maintain consistency across performances, all participating countries will be expected to match the stage requirements in studios if they choose to film in their own country.  Alternatively, delegations also have the option to film in Poland, with several countries (though which countries has not been confirmed) opting to travel to Warsaw to film.

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The circle is at the centre of the stage design with Anna Brodnicka, author of the concert’s scenography saying “The circle has always been a symbol of perfectness, life and unity,”

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Full story on the official Junior Eurovision website here:

https://junioreurovision.tv/story/the-stage-is-set-for-the-18th-junior-eurovision-contest

Filming underway for Kazakhstan Junior Eurovision performance video

With the change to this years rules, many countries will be filming their Junior Eurovision entries in the coming weeks.

Following the guidelines set by the EBU, all countries must conform to same stage layout for submitted entries.

Several images of Karakat Bashanova filming her Kazakhstan entry have appeared on social media over the past few days.

The first image shows the young performer in an elaborate over-sized dress and the second a pair of wings can be seen.

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Sofia Feskova releases official music video for ‘My New Day’

Sofia Feskova @RTR
Sofia Feskova @RTR

Sofia Feskova will soon represent Russia at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The official preview music video has been released of My New Day.

Sofia won the Russia Junior national selection back in September. The Russian title is Moy novyy den.

Sofia is 11 years old and she said about My New Day “The meaning of the song is that one should never give up, keep going and fill every day with generosity and happiness”.

You can see the official video clip for My New Day below.

Source: ESC Covers; junioreurovision.tv

Ranina Georgia selection begins final tour

Ranina, the Georgian selection show for Junior Eurovision has begun it’s final ‘tour’ and following the format of previous years the final themed show was songs from Musicals.

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With Rati Gelovania & Sandra Gadelia top of the leaderboard prior to the show, each of the 10 contestants will perform for one final time before the top 5 progress to the semi final.

Tonight’s performances:

Sesili Turmanidze – I Could Have Dance All Night – 111 Points

Rati Gelovani – When You Wish Upon A Star – 118 Points

Nia Khinchikashvili – Something’s Coming – 120 Points

Gio Gogiashvili – Be Our Guest – 113 Points

Lela Kveniashvili – Don’t Rain On My Parade – 119 Points

 

 

France: Valentina releases ‘J’Imagine’ song and music video

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Valentina @FranceTV

Valentina was recently chosen to be the representative for France at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Now her song J’Imagine (I imagine) has been released. It is an upbeat and fun song and is composed by the same writers as CarlaBim Bam Toi (2019 JESC ). They are Barbara Pravi and Igit.

The preview video clip for J’Imagine was filmed in the city of Orléans in France. It looks fun with lots of dancing.

Valentina is also a member of the popular group Kids United Nouvelle Génération, who have had much success with their singles and albums and video clips.

You can see the official music video for J’Imagine below.

Source: ESC Covers; junioreurovision.tv

Kids United Nouvelle Génération release ‘Sauver le monde’ from forthcoming ‘Best of’ collection

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Kids United Nouvelle Génération have released a brand new music video for the song Sauver le monde (Save the world). The track is taken from the forthcoming album ‘Kids United Best of’ featuring all the top songs of Kids United and Kids United Nouvelle Génération.

The music video for Sauver le monde was filmed on the French territory of Réunion island.

One of the members of Kids United Nouvelle Génération is Valentina, who will represent France at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

The last album by Kids United Nouvelle Génération was entitled ‘L’hymne de la vie. They did a really catchy cover of Supertrouper by ABBA.

You can see the official video clip for Sauver le monde below as well as a chance to hear Supertrouper.

Source: ESC Covers; ℗ 2019 Play On

Ukraine: Oleksandr Balabanov releases official music video for ‘Vidkryvai’

Oleksandr Balabanov @UA:PBC
Oleksandr Balabanov @UA:PBC

Oleksandr Balabanov has released the final version and official video for Vidkryvai (Open up). This is the song that he will represent Ukraine with at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

Oleksander was originally chosen to represent Ukraine at the JESC after an online competition where voting was a combination of online voting and expert jury.

You can see the official preview video for Vidkryvai below.

Source: ESC Covers; junioreurovision.tv

Valentina to represent France at the 2020 Junior Eurovision

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Valentina has been selected to represent France at the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. She is just 11 years old and is hoping to be as successful as Carla in 2019 and Angélina in 2018.

Valentina is a member of the popular group Kids United Nouvelle Génération and has currently recorded two albums with them. She also took part in The Voice Kids France in 2017.

The song for Valentina will be released shortly.

In the meantime you can see Valentina perform with Kids United Nouvelle Génération and the song Santiano and also her blind audition on The Voice Kids France singing Tra te e il mare by Laura Pausini below.

Source: ESC Covers; junioreurovision.tv