16 countries will 'Spin The Magic' at Junior Eurovision 2022 in Yerevan
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Armenian Public Television (AMPTV) are pleased to announce the 16 countries participating at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Yerevan, Armenia on Sunday 11 December.
Participating Countries (and Broadcaster)
Albania (RTSH)
Armenia (AMPTV)
France (France TV)
Georgia (GPB)
Ireland (TG4)
Italy (Rai)
Kazakhstan (Khabar Agency)
Malta (PBS)
Netherlands (AVROTROS)
North Macedonia (MKRTV)
Poland (TVP)
Portugal (RTP)
Serbia (RTS)
Spain (TVE)
United Kingdom (BBC)
Ukraine (UA:PBC)
Alongside the participants list, AMPTV revealed that the theme for the 20th Junior Eurovision will be: Spin The Magic.
Armenia is hosting the Contest thanks to Maléna’s coolly delivered victory with Qami Qami in La Seine Musicale, Paris, last year.
Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, is excited about the show's return:
‘We’re delighted to be welcoming talented young artists from 16 countries this year to Yerevan for the 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
It’s exciting to be returning to the Armenian capital for the first time in over a decade to “Spin The Magic” on this special anniversary - and welcoming back the United Kingdom to the competition, our host country for Eurovision 2023.
There’s so much energy, passion and creativity from our colleagues at AMPTV and we can’t wait to see a spectacular show in December.’
The 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex, in Yerevan, Armenia, on Sunday 11 December at 16:00 CET.