Estonia's broadcast of Junior Eurovision is likely to be the most expensive show in the history of its second channel. But why are Estonia taking part in Nice when none of their neighbours are?

We speak to Zoë Jay who has just published "Be Creative, Be Friends and Share Cultural Experiences": Genre, Politics, and Fun at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, to understand how politics flows through the EBU's signature children's competition.

We now know who will open and close Junior Eurovision 2023 and the position of every song in-between. Does it matter? Ben Robertson crunches the numbers and gives his opinion.

Most songs at Junior Eurovision are bilingual, in the nation's national language and English. But, if you force the artists to choose just one, which language do they pick? Ben Robertson asked the question.

With today’s news that “United By Music” will be the slogan for the Eurovision Song Contest for many years to come, Ben Robertson points out the smartness in this decision.