Who is Albert? Meet the representative of Armenia for Junior Eurovision 2025

Junior Eurovision 2025 will return to Georgia in just over a month, becoming the second time the country hosts the children’s music event. The host city will once again be Tbilisi, the same city that hosted the festival in 2017. In total, 18 countries will take part in this edition, which will feature the much-anticipated return of Azerbaijan, Croatia, and Montenegro. With this number, the contest will reach its highest number of participants since Paris 2021.

The grand show will take place on Saturday, December 13, when the Tbilisi Olympic Palace will open its doors to the young European artists who will fill the stage with music and talent. The competition returns to Georgia following the victory of young Andria Putkaradze in Madrid 2024, who won thanks to his emotional performance of “To My Mom.” His success brings Eurovision magic back to the Caucasian country for a new edition full of excitement.

On this occasion, we will get to know more in depth Albert Armenakyan, Armenia’s representative at the festival in this upcoming edition, which will be held on Saturday, December 13.

This is Albert Armenakyan: extensive experience in international festivals.

Albert Armenakyan, born on September 17, 2013, in Yerevan, is 12 years old and grew up in a family that values art and culture. He began singing at the age of five and combines his general education at Hayrapet Hayrapetyan Basic School No. 78 with piano studies at the A. Spendiaryan Specialized Music School and vocal technique training at the Zaruhi Babayan Song Studio, led by the renowned Armenian singer Zaruhi Babayan. He also studies theater at the Armenian State Song Theatre. At nine years old, he won the Big Stage competition. In 2024, he released his first original single, Amar Em Yerazum, composed by Nik Yegibyan. His repertoire includes “Grande Amore” by Il Volo, “Voilá” by Barbara Pravi, and “Mon Amour” by Slimane. In November 2024, he won the “Young Voices” festival of the international Bolshaya Stsenka contest in Moscow, where he received the best voice award and later performed at the Kremlin State Palace.

In 2025, he participated in The Voice Kids France, joining the team of Patrick Fiori, France’s representative in Eurovision 1993. He performed songs by Céline Dion, Queen, The Beatles, One Direction, and 2Be3. His duet with Fiori on the Armenian song “Dele Yaman,” accompanied by Levon on duduk, was considered a magical moment. He reached the final of the contest. A follower of Junior Eurovision since 2018, he fulfilled his dream by representing Armenia in 2025.

Outside of art, he leads a simple life with his parents and two siblings. He is passionate about traveling—especially to Paris and Venice—playing football, skateboarding, and fishing at Lake Sevan. His song “Brave Heart,” composed by Lilit Navasardyan, is an epic ballad that exalts hope, courage, and the power of dreams.

This is “Brave Heart”, Armenia’s entry for Junior Eurovision 2025

“Brave Heart” is an epic ballad in Armenian, with lyrics by Anita Hakhverdyan and music by Lilit Navasardyan (LI’LITH), a renowned composer, pianist, music producer, and singer. The piece expresses itself through poetic and metaphorical language, where dreams become an inspiring force and a spiritual guide for people.

Through imagery such as a shooting star or a celestial being with infinite wings, the song evokes the idea that dreams lift the soul and accompany us through the ups and downs of the journey. Likewise, it emphasizes that only a brave heart can sustain and express true love, becoming a lyrical reflection on hope, overcoming challenges, and the search for light amid life’s adversities.

Lyrics of Brave Heart

Armenia in Junior Eurovision

Armenia debuted in Junior Eurovision 2007, and since that debut, it has been a strong rival for its competitors. Its first participation was with the group Arevik, who performed the song “Erazanq” and achieved an impressive second place. This achievement catapulted Armenia onto the European music stage and laid the foundation for future successful performances.

Since that promising debut, Armenia has been a strong contender in the children’s festival. In the following years, Armenian artists such as Luara Hayrapetyan (2nd place with 116 points in Kyiv 2009), Dalita Avanessian (5th place with 85 points in Yerevan 2011), and Betty (3rd place with 146 points in Malta 2014) took the Junior Eurovision stage.

Thus, Armenia in Junior Eurovision maintains an enviable track record. Its record to date includes two victories. Additionally, its entries have never ranked below 10th place.

Armenia’s first victory dates back to Minsk 2010 with Vladimir Arzumanyan and his song “Mama.” It was necessary to wait until Paris 2021 for the Caucasian country to win a new crystal microphone with Maléna and her successful “Qami Qami.” This followed their last-minute withdrawal in 2020 due to the conflict with Azerbaijan.

Armenia has hosted Junior Eurovision twice. The Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Yerevan, the country’s capital, has hosted the children’s contest on two occasions.