JOY Eurovision

13 Dec 2025

Previewing the second half of Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Junior Eurovision, Music, Society & Culture

So many kids, so little time… but they’re all so so talented, and representing their countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest being held on Saturday 13 December (5pm CET) in Tbilisi.

Michael and Io preview the second half of this year’s Contest and there’s a lot to talk about. Michael has a Book Week favourite and Io laments the loss of kid-first songs. But what do you think? Make sure you vote at jesc.tv!

What do Michael and Io want back next time?

Which song has Io positively beaming?

Which country might need an intervention?

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Playlist

North Macedonia: Nela Mancheska – Miracle     

Montenegro: Asja Džogović – I Tužna i Srećna Priča [Both a Sad and a Happy Story]     

Italy: Leonardo Giovannangeli – Rockstar     

Portugal: Inês Gonçalves – Para Onde Vai o Amor? [Where Does Love Go?]     

Spain: Gonzalo Pinillos – Érase Una Vez (Once Upon a Time)     

Georgia: Anita Abgariani – Shine Like a Star     

Cyprus: Rafaella & Christos – AWAY     

France: Lou Deleuze – Ce Monde [This World]     

Albania: Kroni Pula – Fruta Perime [Fruits and Vegetables]     

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