Khabar Agency, the Kazakh national broadcaster, has confirmed that they will not be participating at the 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Madrid.

Zhamilya Muhamedzharova, Head of Content Acquisition for Khabar Agency, had the following to say:

“Khabar Agency appreciates the uniqueness and importance of the contest that promotes talent development and cultural exchange among younger generations from different countries.

To participate, as well as to broadcast such a large-scale event, the following payments must be made: participation fee, purchase of broadcasting licence rights, technical services for a satellite channel, production of original music videos and songs, organisation of participation of representatives and tax obligations. The final amount of all costs is very high and Khabar does not have such funds.

In addition, this show gets low rating every year, and the grand final takes place at a time unsuitable for Kazakhstan’s audience.

In this regard, Khabar Agency is obliged to inform that it will not be able to participate in 2024, but it does not lose hope of returning in the near future.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix