Georgia will host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, with the final scheduled for December 13, according to sources close to the organizers who confirmed this to the EFE news agency on Thursday. The decision to hold the contest in the Caucasus country follows Georgia’s recent victory in the 2024 edition, which took place in Madrid.
The young Georgian singer Andria Putkaradze won over both the jury and the public with his heartfelt performance of “To My Mom,” earning a total of 249 points. This score put him ahead of Portugal, which came in second with 213 points, and Ukraine, third with 203 points. Meanwhile, Spain, performing as the host country, finished sixth with Chloe DelaRosa and her song “Como la Lola,” scoring 144 points.
With this win, Georgia now has four Junior Eurovision victories (2008, 2011, 2016, and 2024), making it the most successful country in the contest’s history—surpassing longtime contenders like France and Russia. This record cements Georgia’s reputation as a key player in the junior competition, known both for the quality of its entries and its consistent support for young talent.
Back to a Familiar Stage
This won’t be the first time Georgia hosts Junior Eurovision. The capital city, Tbilisi, previously held the event in 2017 after Mariam Mamadashvili’s win the year before. Although the host city for 2025 has not yet been officially announced, Tbilisi is expected to be the likely choice again, thanks to its previous experience and strong cultural and technical infrastructure.
Since its inception in 2003, Junior Eurovision has become a major platform for discovering young European artists, featuring participants aged 9 to 14. Over more than two decades, it has launched emerging musical careers and attracted a growing audience.
By winning in Madrid and hosting the event in 2025, Georgia reaffirms its commitment to youth music and its prominent role in the European music scene.
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