It is a while since we’ve brought you any news on this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest – to be held in the Belarusian capital of Minsk. Yesterday we found out Wales are debuting at the Contest this year and you can find out more information about that HERE.

Today we round up all the news from this year’s other confirmed participating countries so far.

Armenia

After a potential withdrawal, it was announced during the final of Depi Evratesil that Depi Mankakan Evratesil will be used to select this year’s entrant for Minsk.

Belarus

Belarus are hosting the event. No details on how their entrant is been selected has been revealed, but they normally use a National Final.

Georgia

The selection show “Ranina” is currently under way to select their entrant.

Netherlands

Participation has been confirmed for Minsk. Details on how the entrant will be selected has yet to be confirmed.

Poland

Participation has been confirmed for Minsk and the entrant will be chosen in October.

Portugal

Participation has been confirmed for Minsk. Details on how the entrant will be selected has yet to be confirmed.

Russia

The Russian National Final will be held on Sunday 3rd June.

Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovision Ireland & Eurovoix