Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022

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The **Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022** was the 20th edition of the annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It was to take place in Yerevan, Armenia on 11 December 2022, following the country's victory at the 2021 with the song "Qami Qami" by Maléna. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Public Television Company of Armenia (AMPTV), the contest was held at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex. This was the second time that Armenia hosts the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, the first being in 2011.

Forteen countries participated in the contest. The Czech Republic debuted after absence, The Israel returned after absence, while France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Spain will not take part.

## Location

File:Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex shot from air, May 2019.jpg Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex, host venue of the 2022 contest. Template:Location map many
The contest was set to take place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan, the capital and largest city of Armenia. The venue previously hosted the 2011. It will also be the third consecutive time the contest is held in a capital city.

### Bidding phase and host city selection

Armenia's hosting had been confirmed by the EBU on 21 December 2021, following their win at the 2021 two days before. Originally, unlike in the Eurovision Song Contest, the winning country did not receive the automatic rights to host the next contest. However, since 2019, each contest has been hosted by the previous year's winning country. The venue was revealed on 17 February 2022 during a cabinet meeting of the Armenian government, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made the announcement. Pashinyan also mentioned that the government had allocated funds to the venue to prepare for the event. It was already reported earlier in that week that Yerevan would be the host city.

## Format

### Visual design

The theme art and slogan for the contest, "Spin the Magic", was revealed on 14 May 2022. The artwork features an Armenian-styled spinning top as the main motif.

AMPTV clarified that the theme art reveal was delayed due to the September clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In a press release, AMPTV stated that preparations for the contest are ongoing, and according to the schedule, it was no longer possible to change the deadlines, while expressing hope that the contest will be held in peaceful conditions.

## Participating countries

On 14 May 2022, the EBU announced that 14 countries would participate in the contest. After a the Czech Republic will debut to the contest, the Israel will return to the contest, with the who previously organised the country’s participation in the contest between 2012 and 2018. France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Spain will not participate after having participated in 2021.

## Other countries

List of countries in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest

For a country to be eligible for potential participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, it needs to be an active member of the EBU.

### Active EBU members

* Belgium: In May 2022, Belgium's Dutch-language broadcaster VRT announced that they would not return to the contest as their children's channel, Ketnet, is more focused on local competitions. However, the French-language broadcaster RTBF has not commented on participation. Belgium last participated in 2012, when VRT was responsible for the participation.
* Estonia: In May 2022, The Estonian broadcaster ERR announced that Estonia would not debut in the 2022 contest due to financial limitations. But however stated they haven’t the to in the near future.
* Finland: In May 2022, Finnish broadcaster Yle announced that Finland would not debut at the 2022 contest because they do not want to create new child stars or feel comfortable with children competing in these types of shows.
* Iceland: Icelandic broadcaster RÚV sent a delegation to the to observe the show. They also broadcast the show on a delay of 2 hours and 45 minutes, and had a 96% viewing share despite not participating. However, the Head of Press Rúnar Freyr said that it is "too early to tell" if Iceland will not debut in the 2022 contest.
* Montenegro: In May 2022, Montenegrin broadcaster RTCG announced that Montenegro would not return to the contest in 2022, due to lack of funds and focus of the contest.
* Switzerland: In May 2022, Swiss broadcaster SRF confirmed their non-participation However, two other broadcasters, RSI and RTS have not commented on participation. Switzerland last participated in 2004.

### Non-EBU members

* Belarus: Belarusian broadcaster BTRC was expelled from the EBU on 1 July 2021, therefore losing the rights to broadcast and participate in the contest unless another Belarusian broadcaster joins the EBU. In August 2021, it was confirmed that the suspension would last for three years, thus Belarus will not be able to compete until 2028 unless the EBU decides to reduce their punishment.

## Broadcasts

Broadcasters and commentators in non-participating countries

## See also

* Eurovision Song Contest 2022
* Eurovision Young Musicians 2022

## External links

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