Belle and Puss N’ Boots at the Opening Ceremony. Photo Elena Volotova / Maria Mifsud

Last night was the official Opening Ceremony of Junior Eurovision 2014 and it was a red carpet event that would have made Joan Rivers proud. Hosted in the Maltese President’s Summer Residence and I was witness to one of the most #Amazing ‘Dance-Off’s’ in history. Forget your Glee and Forget your High School Musical – what I witnessed between Armenia and Georgia had it all going down! (I’m trying to keep it cool with kids – I’m fooling myself)

Armenia – Photo : Elena Volotova Maria Mifsud

We were taken up to the most amazing castle overlooking the sea and one vibrant red carpet where all the acts came and were interviewed. Inside the ceremony the official welcome was extended to the participants and the draw for the running order for the show was determined.

JESC 2014 Running Order. Photo : EBU

Now of course there were light refreshments (and something with a kick for the adults). When you are being served in such palatial surroundings you really need to be professional and respect your surroundings – that is why we went on a sneaky tour of the residence.

Roy and Garrett go exploring

So me and Daddy Roy from Eurovision Apocalypse went on a scouting mission.

Inside The President’s Palace

Where does a president host her ‘Candlelight Suppers’?

Fredrica from Malta chats with us here at Eurovision Ireland

Where does one have their national dance-offs.

Junior Eurovision Red Carpet – Rather Swish

The Junior Eurovision Club opened last night – I know what games I’m asking Santa for this year.

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Author/Editor in Chief Garrett Mulhall

Source : Eurovision Ireland