RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, have revealed the participating countries, along with the theme art and stage design for the 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, in Madrid.

There will be 17 participating countries this year. Following the ANNOUNCEMENT of Cyprus returning for the first time since 2017, San Marino has REVERSED its decision and will be returning for the first time since 2015. A full list of participating countries can be seen below:

Let’s Bloom has been revealed by RTVE as the slogan and artistic theme for the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which references the blossoming of young artists as they take the stage and perform at the event. The same concept will be carried over to the ‘postcards’; the short videos that precede the performances of every country. Each artist will be able to combine the motto, Let’s Bloom with a concept related to JESC values: Bloom in harmony, Bloom in joy, Bloom in diversity, etc. 

The concept of blooming will be transferred to the Caja Mágica stage through organic elements. RTVE has designed a simple and at the same time modern set, with a central element that is groundbreaking and reminiscent of the verticality of the digital world with which young people live together: a large vertical LED screen that will dominate the stage as a core element. 

Martin Österdahl, Executive Supervisor for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, had the following to say:

“It’s our pleasure to be welcoming young and talented artists from 17 countries to Madrid in November for the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest. We’re also thrilled to be welcoming back two countries, Cyprus and San Marino, to the competition. 

It has been a long time since Spain has hosted a Eurovision event and RTVE’s excitement to be staging this year’s Contest has been infectious! We are looking forward to a wonderful week ahead of us in November.”

Ana María Bordas, Original Content Director at RTVE and Executive Producer of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, had the following to say:

“We have thought of a concept that, taking nature as an example, influences the idea of ​​young artists flourishing towards a future where they can be themselves and express freely in a healthy, safe and diverse way. The aim is to walk with them in their growth and development. In short, to help them flourish and progress, by being themselves. 

The concept of flowers and blooming comes from nature itself, where there is so much diversity and in which everything is important, harmonious and beautiful.”

Marvin Dietmann, the artistic director for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, had the following to say: 

“Our vision is rooted in the belief that diversity is the essence of beauty, much like a flourishing garden. In this creative journey, we embrace the idea that each artist, like a unique plant, contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our ‘garden of life’. Here, everyone has their place and together we grow into diverse shapes, colours and forms. 

We invite our audience to trust in our vision and the future of our artists, as we embark on this transformative experience together.”

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: junioreurovision.tv