BIRTHDAY: Ofra Haza would have been 62 today Sometimes a song comes along that you just fall in love with. You know it won’t win because of the field that year. Nevertheless, it becomes an instant classic. And it’s all the poignant when the performer is taken before […]
JESC2019: Interview with Tatyana and Denberel from Russia Eurovision Ireland speaks to Tatyana Mezhentseva and Denberel Oorzhak from Russia. They talk about what the song means to them, and a certain sweet product. Tatyana and Denberel perform 3rd, singing A time for us, at the 2019 Junior Eurovision […]
Greetings from a mild Tuesday here in Katowice, outside the Silesian Theatre. Here we have a brief round-up of the Opening Ceremony from last night, along with planned interviews for you to catch over the course of the day. Author: Richard Taylor Source: Eurovision Ireland
The Opening Ceremony took place last night at the Silesian Theatre here in Katowice. Here is a gallery of the stars during the Ceremony. Red Carpet Albania Armenia Australia Belarus France Georgia Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Malta North Macedonia Poland Portugal Russia Serbia Spain The Netherlands Ukraine Wales EBU […]
After the Opening Ceremony took place in Katowice yesterday, the action has moved to the Gliwice Arena. Today, the first of two days of the First Rehearsals take place and this year, they are behind close doors. We are unable to provide live coverage because of the closed […]
STAGGY: Day 1 at JESC 2019 It’s been a good day. Our favourite cuddly mouse has his first taste of a JESC and so please meet Staggy with the Stars. There will be more adventures from the intrepid mouse in the coming days! Squeak!!! Author: Staggy Ristamouse, John […]
The Journal is back for another Contest – this time from the Silesia Region, which is hosting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Events will be spread across the region – while mainly in Gliwice, some will be based in Katowice too. Day 1 was all about the travelling. […]
As the Junior Eurovision Song Contest is only days away, we thought it was about time we yielded to popular demand and asked Eurovision Ireland’s youngest contributor what he thinks – so it’s over to James’ nephew Jack! Jack, now 7, was a little disappointed when I told […]
BIRTHDAY: Alain Barrière from France is 84 today It’s often remarked that some contests are remembered for certain events, rather than the songs that are sung. 1991 when two countries tied for first place for example. Back in 1963, there were allegations that the contest was pre-recorded! And […]
Shortly after the Opening Ceremony, which was held at the Silesian Theatre tonight in Katowice, the European Broadcasting Union has announced the Running Order of this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. During the Opening Ceremony, Poland drew 11th position as the host nation, then Australia was drawn to […]