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He will do it with the participation of Pinillos, a young 14-year-old artist from Madrid who will defend the song ‘Once upon a time’ on the stage of Gymnastics pavilionin the Georgian capital.

Three historic returns

The event will bring together 18 countriesone more than in the previous edition. Not among them will be Israel, who made his debut in the children’s competition in 2012 and participated in 2016 and 2018. His absence contrasts with the historical return of three countries: Montenegro, Croatia and Azerbaijan.

Croatia, in fact, was the first winner of the festival in 2003 and had not participated since 2014. For its part, Montenegro returns after a decade of absence, while Azerbaijan returns after four years.

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The grand final can be followed in Spain this Saturday from 5:00 p.m. on La 1 and RTVE Playwith the expectation placed on Pinillos’ performance and the response from the European public.

The talent of Gonzalo Pinillos

Selected from 270 candidates during an online castingGonzalo Pinillos represents the new generation of Spanish artists with complete training. His passion for music began at the age of six, when he began piano studies and musical language.

Since then, he has maintained a constant trajectory which has led him to musical theater in 2020, participating in productions such as The Choir Boys and Oliver Twist.

RTVE highlights its versatility and interpretive abilityqualities which will now be tested on the international scene. With “Once upon a time”, performed in Spanish but with phrases in English and FrenchPinillos aspires to conquer the jury and the public.

The song and the staging reflect creative universe by the Spanish artist, in which singing and reading open the door to imagination. With a vibrant melody and the message “Everything is possible”seeks to connect with an audience of children and young people.

Additionally, the show brings up characters such as Peter Pan, Alice either Naruto and magical worlds like OZ And Narniacreating a literary and musical bridge between generations.

On December 8, the singer had his first rehearsal, from which he emerged shocked: “If I had to define what I felt today, it was emotionA overwhelming feeling and a little of grief that there is only one week left. I felt everything at once happiness act and the pain of this end.