Speaking to Armenian media, Yan Girls have revealed how they were selected to represent Armenia at Junior Eurovision 2023.

Yan Girls have spoken to Tert.am regarding their journey to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Nice, France. The girls revealed that the idea for competing in the contest came when an open call for singers for the contest was made by AMPTV. Nane explained:

“Our mothers are friends and decided to introduce us, because singing and music unite us all. We saw that Channel One had released an announcement where we could apply for Junior Eurovision 2023. As a result, we created this group and participated in the pre-election phase,”

At the audition stage the group had to perform two songs they chose “Revolting Children” from Matilda and “Bang-Bang”. Nensi added:

“We were waiting for our turn and, I can say, we were all indescribably excited because the first performance was about to take place. We had no idea who the jury would be, but we saw some familiar faces. When we got on the stage, we felt the freedom and positive emotions, I think that was the important factor that we were able to give a good performance,”

The girls were surprised when they were chosen as they had been told that there was a second round of auditions. Kamilla explained:

“We were told that there is another pre-election round ahead, that we should be auditioned again, filmed and then make a final selection. We went with our mothers and were sitting in the room when they announced that we will represent Armenia this year”

Looking ahead to the contest in Nice, France, Nane told Tert that:

“We realise the responsibility placed on us. Maybe this is one of the most responsible stages of our career, when we have to represent Armenia in an international competition. We work hard, come to rehearsals, take part in shootings in order to present ourselves at the competition as well as possible, perform well and live up to the expectations of our compatriots”

Yan Girls is formed of Nane, Nensi, Kamilla, Syuzana and Aida. The group are styled on K-pop artists but with an Armenian flare. Aida is 9 years old, Syuzanna is 10 and Nane, Nensi and Kamila are 11.

The song was composed by tokionine, with lyrics by Vahram Petrosyan and Maléna. Maléna won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Paris, France for Armenia, while tokionine was behind her winning song “Qami Qami”.

Image Source: AMPTV | Source: Tert.am

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