The European Broadcasting Union has announced that 18 broadcasters will be competing in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Tbilisi,.

18 countries will be competing in the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place on December 13 in the Georgian capital. Azerbaijan, Croatia and Montenegro are all returning to the competition, while Estonia and Germany have withdrawn from the competition.

The participants are:

The confirmation comes as the branding for this year’s contest has been announced, the first featuring the new cxommon slogan of “United by Music”. The new look is described as “Dynamic splashes of vibrant colour transform the logo into a living, evolving chorus of individuality — a symbol of diversity, inclusion, and collective celebration.”

The stage for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest features elements of Georgian heritage, with a representative of the Georgian folk drum the Doli, at the heart of the stage. Surrounding the stage are sculptural forms, which have been inspired by the Georgian landscape.

Martin Green, Director of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome 18 talented young artists and their delegations to Tbilisi. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest is a unique showcase of youthful creativity and cultural diversity, and every year it reminds us of the boundless energy and imagination of Europe’s next generation.

“Our thanks go to GPB for their dedication and creativity in preparing a stunning stage and artwork for what will be an unforgettable event.

“We can’t wait to share this magical experience with the world in December.”

Natia Mshvenieradze, Executive Producer for GPB went on to add:

“It is a great honour to welcome you all to our beautiful country, Georgia.

“We are proud to host Europe’s most joyful and inspiring music event already for the second time. This year’s show will be the result of months of dedication, creativity, and teamwork, bringing together the very best of our production, stage design, and technical excellence.

“We warmly welcome the 18 participating broadcaster delegations and extend our kindest wishes to their young representatives.

“Welcome again and let the magic of music unite us all!”

Junior Eurovision 2025 will be held on December 13 in Tbilisi after Andria Putkaradze gave Georgia their record-breaking fourth victory with “To My Mom”. The contest will be held at the Olympic Palace, which previously hosted the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2017.

Image source: GPB / EBU | Source: EBU

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