JESC BIRTHDAY: Gaia Cauchi from Malta is 17 today Gaia took part in JESC 2013 in Kyiv. And she only went and won! She was awarded The Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) as a result. Happy birthday, Gaia! Author: John Stanton 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 annual vote returns and as usual, will be revealed on New Year’s Eve via ESC Radio. Can Duncan Laurence be the first to topple Loreen off the top spot? Don’t just think it’ll happen – cast your vote and it may happen! Voting can now happen HERE. […]
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 […]
Welcome to our coverage of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019 – today from Katowice – not Gliwice as you may be expecting! In our little video below, we will explain today’s shenanigans, along with what to expect throughout the week. Yes and even everyone’s favourite mouse is […]