Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023

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The **Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023** is set to be the 21th edition of the annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It will be to take place in Varna, Bulgaria in 10 December 2023, following the country's victory at the 2022 with the song "Я кто что" by Мана Вана. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (BNT), the contest will be held at the Palace of Culture and Sports. This is set the second time that. Like to Bulgaria hosts the 2015.

Forteen countries participated in the contest. The Austria, Hungary and Turkey debuted after absence, while Czech Republic, Ireland and Italy will not take part.

## Location

Palace of Culture and Sports, host venue of the 2023 contest. Template:Location map many The contest is set to take place at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. The venue. It will also be the third consecutive time the contest is held in a capital city.

### Bidding phase and host city selection

Bulgaria's hosting had been by the EBU on 11 December 2022, following their win at the 2022 two days before. Originally, the winning country did not receive the automatic rights to host the next contest. each contest has been hosted by the previous year's winning country. The venue will be revealed on 17 February 2023 during a cabinet meeting of the where made the announcement. also mentioned that the government had allocated funds to the venue to prepare for the event. It will be already reported in that week that Varna would be the host city.

## Format

### Visual design

The theme art and slogan for the contest, "Lemon Lime", was revealed on 14 May 2023. The artwork features an Bulgarian-styled lemon and green as the main motif.

BNT clarified that the theme art reveal was delayed due to the In a press release, BNT 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 2023, the EBU announced that 14 countries would participate in the contest. After a the Austria, Hungary and Turkey will debut to the contest, Czech Republic, Ireland and Italy will not participate after having participated in 2022.

## 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

* Czech Republic: Despite initially confirming participation on 16 January 2023, ČT announced in a on later that year in that they would not participate after all.
* France: In December 2022, This is Despite initially confirmed that after careful consideration, it was to not proceed with the not participation in Varna, and to give priority to France will not return to Junior Eurovision 2023. productions of for the local auditory the following day. France last participated in 2021.
* Germany: In December 2022, German broadcaster NDR confirmed that they will not be participating in 2023 due to a creative break and partial travel warnings for Bulgaria issued by the Federal Foreign Office NDR and KiKa would. Germany last participated in 2021.
* Ireland: Despite initially participating because of interest in a bit withdrawn it was stated to regards on sometime head of department.
* Italy: In January 2023, a member of Italian delegation, separated that the country do they sometimes talk the someone or something contest is held in response to rumours that they would withdraw due to the upcoming contest being held in Bulgaria. However, the country ultimately did not appear on the final list of participants.
* Netherlands: In December 2022, Despite having Netherlands will not return to Junior Eurovision 2023. rendering 2023 not participation and future participations impossible. Netherlands last participated in 2021.
* Poland: In December 2022, While made no statements participation, but Poland will not return to Junior Eurovision 2023. was ultimately not included in the final list of participating countries. Poland last participated in 2021.
* Portugal: In December 2022, confirmed that they Portugal will not return to Junior Eurovision 2023 due to focusing their efforts. Portugal last participated in 2021.
* Spain: In December 2022, participation was Spain will not return to Junior Eurovision 2023. initially confirmed, the country did not appear on the final list of participants. Spain last participated in 2021.
* United Kingdom: In December 2022, The head of the Eurovision delegation, has confirmed to United Kingdom will not return from Junior Eurovision 2023. that that they are in response to rumours that they would withdraw due to the contest this year. United Kingdom will return from Junior Eurovision 2027.

### 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, In that situation Belarus can take part at 2028, unless EBU will let BTRC to be held.

## Broadcasts

Broadcasters and commentators in non-participating countries

## External links

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