As we gear up for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, our team of correspondents is diving into all the competing songs, sharing their thoughts, impressions and a few surprises along the way.
Across six articles, we’ll explore the full line-up country by country, taking a closer look at what makes each entry stand out this year. In this first round, it’s time to head to France, Spain and the Netherlands — three nations bringing very different sounds and stories to the Junior Eurovision stage.
France:
Amine Othmani - The melody is very interesting, it’s giving French ballad which is a very smart idea. Some people would try to compare it with 'Voilà ' but this is a different contest and a different audience. France has been doing good those last year in JESC, it is becoming a real leader and we always have greater expectations today. I think that sending a ballad is a smart choice. The only thing I am afraid of is the quality of the live voice and the staging.
Yaghia Morales - Beautiful lyrics, a little bit repetitive but still a nice song with a nice, very french performance and it's catchy. I like it.
Antonio Soriano - I have to say that she has a wonderful voice but I can’t see at all this kind of song in JESC. In my opinion, France usually takes similar songs to Eurovision in both the senior and junior contest.
Lucas Hey - A song that stands out within this year’s edition but strongly resembles France’s entries in the adult contest (like Voilà ). A very good song and performance. I think it will achieve a strong result.
Lucas West - France is striking again! What a beautiful voice and lovely lyrics, such a nice song! I’m honestly a bit surprised that this song comes from the Junior Eurovision, to be honest. If the live performance sounds as good as the video clip and they create a nice stage concept, this could easily be a Top 5 contender!
William Montilla - Quintessentially French. Have I heard this song before? Yes, a million times. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel. This song follows a traditional formula that, combined with the performer’s charisma, can surely take it far.
Spain:
Amine Othmani - I am not a big fan of the music, it’s not horrible, it’s listenable but nothing that really drives me crazy. I mean, it can be easier for a Disney Fan to connect to this universe, however it’s an interesting move from Spain because it sends a new genre to the competition and that can be extraordinary if the staging is well prepared.
Yaghia Morales - I don't like it as a song because the musical theatre style is not my style at all, but the intertextual references are interesting.
Antonio Soriano - For me it’s the best so far, the song remainds my childhood and I think that Gonzalo has an amazing voice and this is going to be 10/10 on the stage. VAMOS ESPAÑA!!!!
Lucas Hey - A ballad that doesn’t move me; it has a bit of a Disney feel, but in my opinion, it doesn’t stand out among the other ballads this year. I’m not a fan of the English/Spanish mix, it feels rather unnatural.
Lucas West - A very theatrical entry! It’s the kind of song you can easily imagine in a Disney movie, and it clearly follows that magical, storytelling pattern. I just feel that when the song builds toward the peak, it doesn’t quite give you chills; the energy stays on the same level, even in its biggest moment. For now, I don’t really see it in the Top 5, but it’s still a charming and well-crafted performance.
William Montilla - It immediately gives Disney and musical vibes — one of the best vocals in this year’s contest, in my opinion. It will, without a doubt, perform very well and catch people’s attention.
The Netherlands:
Amine Othmani - This is an uptempo type and it reminds me music that the country has already sent before. Mid-pop can be great when it’s well produced but I am not convinced of that with this song. The message is not that original. Even if it seems catchy, it’s not really because I don’t really understand the transitions. The singer has still work to do about the choreo. I always say that if we feel a stronger energy from the dancers than from the lead performer, it is bad news for the song.
Yaghia Morales - I like it a lot, it's a rythmic song with some nice elements for dancing, although the lyrics are not that complex. I do enjoy it.
Antonio Soriano - So similar to France, The Netherlands usually follows the same pattern for the junior contest, and it doesn't differ too much from previous years. But Meadow has a catchy attitude and probably will be so enjoyable.
Lucas Hey - A song that’s reminiscent of the Dutch entries at Junior Eurovision. It caught my attention on first listen, but I’ve unfortunately grown tired of it since. Still, as the first impression matters most at Eurovision, I believe it will do well.
Lucas West - It’s a cute song, and I really like the meaning behind the lyrics, you can relate to it at any stage of your life. However, it’s just not my personal cup of tea. I feel a bit like with Spain: even though there’s a dance break, the song doesn’t quite give me chills and feels a bit repetitive from start to finish. Still, it’s a nice effort, but I don’t see it going very far this year.
William Montilla - Not a contender, in my opinion. The song, while catchy, is repetitive, and the lack of highs or lows makes it a bit flat and forgettable.
Stay tuned for our next round of reviews as we continue our journey through this year’s line-up and discover which songs are winning over our correspondents!
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