
As we return to Yerevan for the 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest this week, we thought we’d look back at the cities that have already hosted the Contest.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi hosted the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Georgia. The Contest was held at the Olympic Palace and was won by Russia. Polina Bogusvich performed “Wings”, taking victory with 188 points. Ireland was represented by Muireann McDonnell, who performed “Súile Glasa”. She finished in 15th place with 54 points.
Valletta
Valletta hosted the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Malta. The Contest was held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre and was won by Georgia. Mariam Mamadashvili performed “Mzeo”, taking victory with 239 points. Ireland was represented by Zena Donnelly, who performed “Bríce ar Bhríce”. She finished in 10th place with 122 points.
Warsaw
Warsaw hosted the 2020 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Poland. The Contest was held at the TVP Headquarters and was won by France. Valentina performed “J’imagine”, taking victory with 200 points.
Yerevan
Yerevan hosted the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Armenia. The Contest was held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex and was won by Georgia. Candy performed “Candy Music”, taking victory with 108 points.
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Author: Richard Taylor
Source: Eurovision Ireland
Categories: #AtoZ, Eurovision 2021, Host City, Junior Eurovision 2022