Champion Jael from Australia hits the stage in Minsk for the 1st time
20 November 2018 at 12:33 CET
Australia rehearsals
Photo: Andres Putting
Jael performed as the second artist of the day. She sang her song 'Champion' a couple of times during the first rehearsal at the Minsk Arena for her participation in the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
The 12-year-old Jael Wena from Melbourne, Australia has been singing and performing since she was four years old and after winning top awards 3 years running at the Fast Track Talent Showcase in her home country, she was selected for Junior Eurovision 2018.
Jael is positioned in the centre of the stage, as she belts out her power-ballad Champion that is all about believing in yourself. The Australian candidate has surely taken this year's slogan #LightUp to heart, in a silver glitter dress she shines bright on stage.
Jael definitely lives by the message of her song Champion. When we ask what kind of performer she is, she answers: "When I go on stage, I don't think about what everyone thinks of me. I just focus on the song, and make sure I have fun on stage."
Earlier today, Jael gave a quick tour in the delegation bubble, as she showed on Instagram:
The Australian participant will be the 12th to take to the stage on the 25th of November. The show will be broadcast live HERE.