Georgia has selected the Junior Eurovision 2008 winning group Bzikebi as its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, based on a decision by the Georgian Public Broadcaster. The competition will take place in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
The group consists of Giorgi Shiolashvili, Mariam Tatulashvili, and Mariam Kikuashvili, who first rose to national and international fame in childhood after winning the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2008. Their victory marked Georgia’s first-ever win in the history of Junior Eurovision.
Bzikebi was formed in Tbilisi in 2008. Initially, the members participated individually in Georgia’s national selection for Junior Eurovision, but by decision of the jury, they were formed into a single group. At the time, Bzikebi were the youngest contestants in the competition, all aged just 10.
After winning the national selection round in Tbilisi by a wide margin, the group went on to represent Georgia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Limassol, Cyprus, performing sixth in the running order. Their song stood out for its originality and high energy, generating strong international attention, and ultimately secured them first place. Following their victory, the group released the album Zabuzey, whose songs became widely popular among children across Georgia.
After an approximately 18-year musical hiatus, Bzikebi are now returning to the stage with a renewed artistic vision and a contemporary creative style. Their participation in Eurovision 2026 marks both a comeback and the beginning of a new chapter in their musical career.
Georgia will be represented by Bzikebi at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with this refreshed concept and lineup.
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