 Jemini failed to impress any European judges |
Young performers are being given the chance beat the UK's abysmal showing at the Eurovision Song Contest at the first junior version of the competition. The Junior Eurovision Song Contest will pit youngsters from 15 countries against each other, with solo singers or groups performing in their own national language.
The inaugural competition will be held in Denmark at the Copenhagen Forum Arena in November and is open to performers aged eight to 15-years-old.
The UK entry will be chosen by viewers during a televised national final on ITV1 on 6 September.
It is hoped the contest will uncover young musical talent to rival Will Young or Avril Lavigne, rather than the duo Jemini who failed to score any points at this year's senior contest.
Audience of millions
One of the major differences in the junior competition is the songs must be written by one or more of the performers, with only strictly limited adult help allowed.
Carlton Television is closely involved with the contest and will bring the event to the UK in 2004.
Carlton's controller of entertainment, Mark Wells, said: "Despite our setback at this week's Eurovision Song Contest, the UK boasts a wealth of young songwriting talent.
"This contest will celebrate that fact, giving Britain's future Britney Spears and Justin Timberlakes a fantastic chance to make their mark on the European stage, in front of a live TV audience of many millions."
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