The Junior Eurovision Song Contest Steering Group had been updated ahead of the 2023 Contest in SEPTEMBER, however, further change have now been made as we head towards the 2024 Contest. The British national broadcaster, BBC, is no longer represented – bringing only seven broadcasters to the Steering Group. The current Steering Group consists of the following members:

• EBU: Martin Österdahl – EBU Executive Supervisor
• France (France TV): Alexandra Redde – Chair of the Steering Group
• Spain (RTVE): Ana Maria Bordas – Organiser in 2024
• Armenia (AMPTV): David Tserunyan – Organiser in 2022
• Italy (Rai): Mariangela Borneo
• Netherlands (AVROTROS): Anja Zegwaard
• Poland (TVP): Marta Piekarska
• Portugal (RTP): Carla Bugalho

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: Eurofestivales