Just wanted to share this little clip of Dara and Naré on that giant unicorn where Dara says she feels like a mom

It's sooo sweet and wholesome

It's so wonderful to see an ESC winner who is so supportive and kind to the jesc contestants. Her highlighting the brave kids on the stage and saying to Lou that shes awesome and inspires her was such a sweet moment.

I've been thinking, considering how live versions differ from studio versions in terms of vocal performances, plus the energy from the crowd generally amping up the atmosphere, would a live album of the contest add anything to a fan's experience? It wouldn't be a huge expense for the EBU to edit it together and release it as a streaming/digital release only, and would allow fans to relive the contest without needing YouTube or the DVD. And whilst some live performances are better best forgotten, hey, it's all part of the Eurovision experience. I mean, they could use a jury performance audio if it was better and no one would really care. What do you think? Would that be something you would listen to?

I am an Australian vocal/music teacher and need help with some song suggestions for a student of mine- she needs to have some killer songs for her final exams in 10 months time.

She has an amazing ear for harmonies and languages, so I am after a song that uses that Eastern European women’s choir sound in more of a pop package that she could solo with a choir (of more of my top students backing her.)

Think ‘Andromeda’ or Alkonost of Balkan from Doro 2021. Songs with clashing harmonies that utilise that ‘white’ vocal sound.

It doesn’t have to be from Eurovision, but you lovely people would know the vibe that I am talking about.

I would love it if there was a choir arrangement for ladies available for me to teach from.

… or extra bonus if the piece is in Polish, as my student is Polish.

Thanks so much. I just don’t know where to look to find this kind of thing- especially in Australia!

I watched Eurovision since 2023 and this year's Junior Eurovision and oh my god it blew me in a way that I didn't expect it to be. I even went online to vote for some of my favourites. While my friend that introduced me to Eurovision said to expect more 'kids bops and ballads', I don't harbour any distaste or unfavourable acts because I see these kids performing in their own way. All of the submissions are decent and some of them even made me cried. It definitely made my night and I'm so happy I'm able to finally follow up with JESC. Btw, my top 3 are San Marino, Armenia and North Macedonia. What about yours?

Although, I kinda irk with the tremendous amount of AI used, the stage problem before Cyprus performance, glitchy LED stage and the mic problem from Lou Deleuze, I am still able to enjoy it regardless.

This was the jury winner of JESC 2026, and he finished in 3rd place. It is the sixth time in seven years that France won the JESC jury vote.

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I’ve always wondered what would actually happen SMR actually won either contest. Would they still ask 2nd place, or just host it in Italy?

I have had a few such as The Rasmus and KEiiNO reply or react to messages, Lauri (the Rasmus) commented on a post on instagram I tagged the group in. Luna (Poland 2024) liked videos I tagged her in on tiktok. Zoë Më and JJ liked stories I tagged them in on instagram. I have had a picture with Bonnie Tyler - (RIP) and me and my dad had a picture with KEiiNO.

From the “History of Junior Eurovision” section at the bottom of their winners announcement page:

“Back in 2000, broadcaster Danish Radio (DR) held a song contest for children, and in 2002 the "MGP Nordic" was held jointly with Sweden and Norway. The EBU picked up the idea for a song contest featuring children, and the first Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held in 2003 in Copenhagen, with 16 participating countries.

Back then, Junior Eurovision was based on entertainment for kids around Europe - on their level. It has since transformed itself into a copy of the ‘adult Eurovision,’ lacking the soul and unique atmosphere it once had.”

Whether this is true or not, I’m not used to their articles being so subjective? I’ve followed them for years regarding standard ESC news, and usually if something like this is said, it’s because another source or person is being quoted. Otherwise it tends to just be hard facts about the history of the contests or countries.

It’s odd to me to see the author themselves being a bit bitter regarding the state of JESC, unless I’m just misreading something? I’m more involved in ESC than its junior counterpart; is this just an opinion so widely accepted that a comment like this is normal?

Last night at Junior Eurovision we witnessed the longest "stage not ready" in the history of ESC and JESC, as Cyprus did not perform immediately and made us wait for almost 7 minutes.

But what exactly happened? The stage wasn't very complex, there was just Harry without any props or scenery.

Is there anyone among you, perhaps present in the arena, who can say what happened?

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I just noticed they re-uploaded the Netherlands' performance on youtube, in the description it states it's the dress rehearsal while it was previously the live performance. Why was that? The live performance during the final seemed fine so why was it reuploaded?

Also is it just me or has the Netherlands been thrown under the bus a little, technical problems after Maria's performance causing the song to be forgotten quickly, the Netherlands not being shown during the second recap and now this?

It just glitched and only showed Alec (the French singer) 's face, but it recorded the audio correctly. I find it funny.

This is San Marino's best result in any Eurovision event to date, first top 5 and first televote top 2