In a year marked by the 20th anniversary of Maria Isabel’s iconic Junior Eurovision victory with her catchy song “Antes muerta que sencilla”, Spain is preparing to host the next edition of the contest.
The news comes after France, winner of the previous edition with the talented Zoe Clauzure and her song “Cœur”, declined the opportunity to host for the second consecutive year.
Given this situation, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has been looking for another country to take on this role, and Spain, with its impressive performance in the last edition where candidate Sandra Valero came in second place, has been selected for this honor.
Barcelona is bidding to host the Junior Eurovision musical
Although RTVE has not yet confirmed the city that will host the event, the mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has launched an impassioned proposal for the Catalan capital to host Junior Eurovision 2024.
Collboni argues that Barcelona has the necessary infrastructure and experience to host large-scale musical events, highlighting emblematic venues such as the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi. He also emphasizes the event’s global potential to celebrate and promote young talent and passion for music.
With a first class infrastructure and proven experience in organizing massive events, Barcelona offers the ideal setting for Junior Eurovision.
The possibility of Barcelona hosting Junior Eurovision 2024 has generated excitement both locally and internationally. Martin Österdahl, executive supervisor of Junior Eurovision, has expressed his excitement about bringing the contest to Spain after two decades since Maria Isabel’s victory.
This event represents a unique opportunity for young artists from all over Europe to showcase their talent to an international audience.
History, culture and modernity in a single event
While the specific city to host the event has not yet been announced, the proposed host city of Barcelona offers a perfect combination of history, culture and modernity.
In addition, the Junior Eurovision celebration in Spain will coincide with the 20th anniversary of Maria Isabel’s victory, adding a special touch of nostalgia and excitement to this highly anticipated musical event.
Barcelona is an ideal candidate to host Junior Eurovision 2024, offering an unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators.
Moreover, Junior Eurovision is much more than just a song contest; it is a platform to highlight and celebrate young talent and passion for music. Barcelona, with its vibrant cultural scene and diversity, would be the perfect place to bring this event to life and showcase to the world the incredible musical talent of the country’s children and youth.
