The Junior Eurovision Song Contest Steering Group had been updated ahead of the 2023 Contest in JUNE, however a further change has been made. The Spanish national broadcaster, RTVE, is now represented – bringing eight broadcasters to the Steering Group. The current Steering Group consists of the following members:

• EBU: Martin Österdahl – EBU Executive Supervisor
• Poland (TVP): Marta Piekarska – Chair of the Steering Group
• France (France TV): Alexandra Redde – Organiser in 2021 & 2023
• Armenia (AMPTV): David Tserunyan – Organiser in 2022
• Italy (Rai): Mariangela Borneo
• Netherlands (AVROTROS): Anja Zegwaard
• Portugal (RTP): Carla Bugalho
• Spain (RTVE): Ana Maria Bordas
• United Kingdom (BBC): Melissa Hardinge

The Junior Eurovision Song Contest Steering Group has the following purpose:

• Secure the format of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
• Modernise the brand and raising the awareness of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
• Overlook the yearly preparation by the Host Broadcaster

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix