The Junior Eurovision champs make the leap to Eurovision for Vienna 2026

They brought Georgia its very first of a record-setting four Junior Eurovision victories back in 2008, now Bzikebi will no doubt be hoping to replicate that winning formula at the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

The trio, who were each just 10 years old when they won Junior Eurovision for their country in 2008, have been selected by broadcaster GPB to represent Georgia at Vienna 2026.

The song that they'll compete with in May will be released at a later date.

The group, made up of Giorgi Shiolashvili, Mariam Tatulashvili and Mariam Kikuashvili, found themselves back in the spotlight at Junior Eurovision 2025.

Held in Tbilisi after Georgia's fourth victory in 2024, the OG champs were reunited to perform as one of the interval acts. And their performance of new song We Don't Sleep caused quite the 'buzzzz' online, with many Song Contest sleuths wondering if this was a sign that the band might finally be making a much-anticipated transition to the Eurovision Song Contest!

One of the most memorable Junior Eurovision winners throughout the Contest's 23-year history, Bzikebi made a lasting impression thanks to their catchy bee-themed bop Bzz.., which they performed in a made-up language while buzzing around the stage in their shiny black and yellow outfits!

Following their win in Limassol, Cyprus, the group returned to Georgia and released their album Zabuzei, which was a hit with youngsters across the nation.

This isn't the first time Georgia has sent a Junior Eurovision winner to the Eurovision Song Contest!

Back at Liverpool 2023, the country was represented by Iru, who had brought Georgia its second Junior win in 2011 as a member of the girl group Candy.

Vienna 2026 will be Georgia's 18th appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest.