It’s been revealed that 12-year-old Albert Armenakyan will represent Armenia at the upcoming Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Over 80 hopefuls applied to be selected by a jury of Armenian and international music experts. The Armenian members of the jury were:
- David Tserunyan (Head of Delegation for Armenia)
- Anna Tadevosyan (AMPTV Creative Producer)
- Aram MP3 (represented Armenia at Eurovision 2014)
- Jako (Represented Armenia at Eurovision 2024 as part of Ladaniva)
- Arthur Manukyan (Director)
Who is Albert Armenakyan?
Albert Armenakyan is 12 years old and comes from Yerevan. He started performing at the age of six and currently takes piano and vocal lessons. He has participated in numerous music competitions in Armenia and abroad. Earlier this year, he participated in the 11th season of The Voice Kids in France and reached the final. His coach on the show was Patrick Fiori, who represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. He participated in the Armenian selection for Junior Eurovision for the past three years.
Albert shared his excitement by saying:
“I am very happy to represent Armenia at Junior Eurovision. Dreams really do come true, you just have to always believe they will, with your whole heart. Singing on the big Junior Eurovision stage has been my greatest dream and today it is reality. It’s a great honor, at the same time a great responsibility and I’m ready for it. I promise to do everything to represent my country in the best possible way and I can’t wait to meet all the other artists in Tbilisi.”
David Tserunyan, Head of Delegation for Armenia, added:
“Armenia is one of the most successful and anticipated countries at Junior Eurovision. While our beloved fans eagerly await what Armenia will present to the world each year, the team and the artists always try their best to deliver a truly outstanding performance, something we could be proud of. I must admit that the jury had a truly difficult task this year, choosing the best among more than 80 very talented children, but I’m very glad that both the Armenian and international experts have chosen Albert. This year, Armenia will present itself in a completely new way, something we haven’t really done in the recent years – a new format, a new message to the world and a big dream in our hearts.”
Song for Albert Armenakyan will be revealed on future date.
Leo represented Armenia at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song “Cosmic Friend”, he finished at 8th place with 125 points.
The current line-up for Junior Eurovision 2025 is:
- Albania: Kroni Pula – “Fruta Perime”
- Azerbaijan: Yağmur- ‘‘Miau Miau’’
- Armenia:Albert Armenakyan
- Croatia: Marino Vrgoč
- Cyprus: Rafaella Panteli and Christos Georgiou-“Away”
- France: Lou Deleuze – “Ce Monde”
- Georgia:
- Ireland: Lottie O’Driscoll Murray
- Italy: Leonardo Giovannangel – “Rockstar”
- Malta: Eliza Borg
- Montenegro: Asja Džogović-“I tužna i srećna priča”
- The Netherlands: Meadow
- North Macedonia: Nela Mančeska
- Poland: Marianna Kłos- “Brightest Light”
- Portugal: Inês Gonçalves
- San Marino: Martina Crv – “Beyond the Stars”
- Spain: Gonzalo Pinilios-“Érase una vez (Once Upon a Time)”
- Ukraine: Sofiia Nersesian – “Motanka”
