Broadcasters from 12 countries have signed up to participate in the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, which shall take place in Yerevan on 3 December. The Steering Group, which met earlier this week at the EBU headquarters in Geneva, also decided upon several changes.

Weeks ago, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that Armenian public broadcaster AMPTV would host the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest on the 3rd of December in Yerevan. The broadcaster won the right to host the competition by bid. Over the weekend, EBU and AMPTV officials met for the so-called kick-off meeting, during which the newly appointed Host Broadcaster received in-depth information about the organisation of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

After a competitive bid procedure, the event's Steering Group elected Public Television Company of Armenia (AMPTV) as Host Broadcaster of the 2011 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It will be the 9th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest's 'younger brother'. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that today.

Voters and juries from 14 countries have made up their mind and it's Vladimir Arzumanyan  from Armenia to win the 8th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest! Congratulations!!

Today, the last individual rehearsals started in the Minsk Arena for the 2010 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It was the contestants from Latvia to start the day.

During the rehearsal weeks all the contestants have their chance to rehearse on stage. But what do the young stars do between rehearsals? Well, we have the answer you've been looking for!

The Armenian singer Vladimir Arzumanyan got a taste of the stage again today and sung his song about a girl he likes, 'oh mum!' (or 'Mama!').

Late on Monday evening, the opening party of this year's Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held. It was all fun and games for all delegations! And we saw many surprises throughout the evening.

The first delegation of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010 has arrived in Minsk! And it's Armenia!

Today, representatives of all participating countries are in Minsk, the host city of the 2010 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, to be informed about all the excitement that is coming up. They all officially delivered their song, artist information, photos and video. In the upcoming days, we will introduce all 14 contestants to you right here on JuniorEurovision.tv!

Voters and juries from 13 countries all over Europe have made their decision: The Netherlands won the 7th edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine! Congratulations!!

Today the last participants of the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest finished their second rehearsals. All the young stars from thirteen countries have now had a chance to check out the stage and give a final touch to their act.

"Gol-gol!" or "Goal, goal!" was the hit slogan today at the second Armenian rehearsal today from their song Barcelona. Luara Hayrapetyan was the one cheering for her favourite football club in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Last night the grand Opening Party of the 2009 Junior Eurovision Song Contest was held at the Ukrainian House in Kyiv. All the delegations and organisers were present and had a lot of fun!

Luara Hayrapetyan from Armenia had her first rehearsal today in Kyiv. She amazed everyone with a wonderful performance of Barcelona, especially as it was her first time taking the stage!