Want to take a look backstage at the Junior Eurovision 2011 rehearsals? Steven Newby captures the best moments during the first technical rehearsals of the thirteen acts appearing on the Yerevan stage.

It all comes down to this; time for the rehearsals of the the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Tuesday 29th November saw all the contestants use the stage for the first run through of sound and camera practice, and ESC Insight was there to see it all. Sharleen brings you an analysis of the highlights and lowlights of the day.

Dr Paul Jordan takes a look at the elements that represent the modern Eurovision - is the consistent imagery a good thing for the Contest? What of the other Eurovision competitions? And what lies ahead for the heart of the Song Contest?

Looking to find out as much as can about the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest? Let us help with our 2011 Guide Book to JESC. Whether you download the book for your Kindle, or grab the PDF from here, you'll find a guide packed with information, facts and opinions on all the songs entering this year's contest.

We continue our series of asking our lead writers a simple question... "Why Eurovision?" With his tickets and visa in hand for Armenia and the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Steven Newby is next to answer.