Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
| Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 | ||||
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| Country |  Malta | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Artist: Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Song: Internal selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | Artist: 12 August 2023 Song: 16 October 2023 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | Yulan | |||
| Selected song | "Stronger" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) |
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| Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Malta will compete in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice, France. Maltese broadcaster Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) is responsible for the country's participation in the contest, and organised a national final to select Yulan as the Maltese entrant, with her song "Stronger" being chosen internally.[1][2]
Background
Prior to the 2023 contest, Malta had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest seventeen times since their first participation in the inaugural 2003 contest. Malta participated in every contest, with the exception of the 2011 and 2012 contests. Malta has won the contest twice: in 2013 with "The Start" performed by Gaia Cauchi, and in 2015 with "Not My Soul" performed by Destiny Chukunyere.[3] In the 2022 contest, Malta was represented by the song "Diamonds in the Skies" performed by Gaia Gambuzza. The song placed last with 43 points.[4]
Before Junior Eurovision
Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Malta's participation in the contest was confirmed by PBS in May 2023. PBS organised the national final Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to select the Maltese entrant.[5][6] Unlike the previous editions, the Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 selected an artist to represent Malta exclusively, with the song chosen afterwards.[7] Artists were able to submit two covers version songs which showcase their singing abilities between 21 May 2023 and 16 June 2023,[6] and the 24 semi-finalists were revealed on 3 July 2023 following a preliminary selection by a jury nominated by PBS.[6][8]
Semi-finals
The semi-finals were broadcast on 22 and 29 July 2023, hosted by Ryan and Josmar. The allocation for the semi-finals was announced on 7 July 2023.[9] The 12 finalists were announced on 5 August.[10] The announcement took place as part of a special broadcast, during which a recap of all competing acts was played and the finalists were selected by the votes of a five-member jury panel (80%) and public televoting (20%).
| Draw | Artist | Song (Original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emilie Vella | "Control" (Zoe Wees) | Eliminated |
| 2 | Mia Lanzon | "Crazy" (Gnarls Barkley) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Point Blank | "From Now On" (Hugh Jackman) | Advanced |
| 4 | Keira Farrugia | "I Know Where I've Been" (Queen Latifah) | Advanced |
| 5 | Emma Farrugia | "Holding Out For a Hero" (Bonnie Tyler) | Advanced |
| 6 | Isis Jade Miller | "Wings" (Little Mix) | Eliminated |
| 7 | Aaliyah Grech | "Rise" (Katy Perry) | Advanced |
| 8 | Dawn Desira | "Who's Loving You?" (The Miracles) | Advanced |
| 9 | Geneve Dimech | "Hurt" (Christina Aguilera) | Eliminated |
| 10 | Shyann Cutajar | "Dancing with Your Ghost" (Sasha Alex Sloan) | Advanced |
| 11 | Ella Seychell Navarro | "Until I Found You" (Stephen Sanchez) | Eliminated |
| 12 | Cesca Galea | "Something's Got a Hold on Me" (Etta James) | Advanced |
| Draw | Artist | Song (Original artist) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anneka Xerri | "Lost On You" (LP) | Advanced |
| 2 | Naomi Camilleri | "Flowers" (Miley Cyrus) | Eliminated |
| 3 | Krista Chircop | "Remember" (Becky Hill and David Guetta) | Eliminated |
| 4 | Zoya Failla | "Something's Got a Hold On Me" (Etta James) | Eliminated |
| 5 | Maria Curmi | "Feeling Good" (Nina Simone) | Eliminated |
| 6 | Chanel Mifsud | "All I Want" (Olivia Rodrigo) | Eliminated |
| 7 | Kaylyn Mallia | "Feeling Good" (Nina Simone) | Advanced |
| 8 | Yulan Law | "Hold My Hand" (Lady Gaga) | Advanced |
| 9 | Daylin Cassar Randich | "And I Am Telling You" (Jennifer Holliday) | Advanced |
| 10 | Jade Schembri | "All I Want" (Olivia Rodrigo) | Eliminated |
| 11 | Marcus Mifsud | "Before You" (Benson Boone) | Eliminated |
| 12 | Andrea Camilleri | "Somebody To Love" (Jefferson Airplane) | Advanced |
Final
The final took take place on 12 August 2023, hosted by Ryan and Josmar. The show featured pre-recorded performances by the finalists and a live results reveal segment after the votes had been counted. The winner was selected by the votes of a jury panel (80%) and public televoting (20%). The jury consisted of Maltese Eurovision Song Contest 2017 entrant Claudia Faniello and Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2023 finalists Matt Black and Ryan Hili.[11] The interval act featured last years winner Gaia Gambuzza, who performed her song "Diamonds in the Skies". Yulan Law was announced as the winner of the national final. Law had already attempted to represent the country thrice in the past, and has also been a finalist on the Maltese versions of The Voice Kids and Got Talent.[12][13][14]
| Draw | Artist | Song | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Blank | "Born This Way" (Lady Gaga) | — |
| 2 | Yulan Law | "Reflection" (Christina Aguilera) | 1 |
| 3 | Kaylyn Mallia | "Tattoo" (Loreen) | — |
| 4 | Aaliyah Grech | "Mamma Knows Best" (Jessie J) | — |
| 5 | Anneka Xerri | "Can't Hold Us" (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis) | — |
| 6 | Shyann Cutajar | "Unstoppable" (Sia) | — |
| 7 | Daylin Cassar Randich | "Remember" (Becky Hill and David Guetta) | 2 |
| 8 | Cesca Galea | "Trustfall" (P!nk) | — |
| 9 | Emma Farrugia | "Unicorn" (Noa Kirel) | — |
| 10 | Keira Farrugia | "Knock On Wood" (Amii Stewart) | — |
| 11 | Andrea Camilleri | "Bridges" (Alika) | — |
| 12 | Dawn Desira | "Crazy in Love" (Beyoncé) | 3 |
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- ^ "Final of Yerevan 2022 - Eurovision Song Contest". junioreurovision.tv. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Applications open for Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023". TVM News. 21 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "Malta Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Regulations" (PDF). Public Broadcasting Services. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
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