Withdrawals Mark the Path to Junior Eurovision 2024
With the next edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest set to take place in Madrid on November 16, 2024, several countries have announced their decision not to participate in the event. These withdrawals highlight a growing trend of absences in this year’s children’s contest.
Israel Withdraws from Junior Eurovision 2024
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (Kan) has confirmed that Israel will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. In a brief statement, Kan’s press department announced that the country will not take part in this year’s festival, without specifying the reasons behind this decision.
Israel in the Junior Eurovision
Israel debuted in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2012 and has participated in three editions (2012, 2016, and 2018). Its best result came in its debut year when the group Kids.il reached eighth place with the song «Let the Music Win.»
Romania Confirms Its Absence from Junior Eurovision 2024
The public relations office of the Romanian Television Society (TVR) has announced that Romania will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. This confirmation follows the trend of absences in previous years.
Romania in the Junior Eurovision
Romania debuted in the contest in 2003 and participated until 2009. Although it has never won, the country hosted the contest in 2006. Its best result was in 2004 when Noni Răzvan Ene finished in fourth place with the song «Îți mulțumesc.»
Austria Continues Its Absence from Junior Eurovision
The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) has confirmed that Austria will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. According to ESCPlus and Eurofestivales, ORF continues to show no interest in the children’s contest, remaining absent once again.
Austria in Junior Eurovision
Austria has never participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, and its broadcaster, ORF, has never shown interest in competing in this event.
Croatia and San Marino Opt Out of Junior Eurovision 2024
The Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) and the Radiotelevision of the Republic of San Marino (RTV San Marino) have announced that they will not participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Croatia in the Junior Eurovision
Croatia debuted in 2003, becoming the first country to win the festival. However, it withdrew in 2007 and returned in 2014, achieving its worst result by finishing in last place. It withdrew again in 2015 due to financial problems.
San Marino in Junior Eurovision
San Marino debuted in 2013 and participated until 2016. Its best result came in its debut year, when Michele Perniola finished in tenth place with «O-o-O Sole Intorno a Me.»The country withdrew in 2016 without providing an explanation.
The withdrawals of Israel, Romania, Austria, Croatia, and San Marino highlight a concerning trend for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024. As the contest date approaches, the Eurovision community hopes the organization can address these absences and foster an inclusive and exciting competition environment for Europe’s young artists.
