HRT has released a snippet of Marino Vrgoč’s performance for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Georgia.
The Croatian broadcaster has released a snippet of the Croatian performance for the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Tbilisi, Georgia. Marino Vrgoč had his first rehearsal for the competition yesterday in Tbilisi, ahead of the final on Saturday night.
Marino was selected to represent Croatia at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 after winning the first series of The Voice Kids Hrvatska in February. After he was revealed as the Croatian entrant, an open call for songs took place.
The song that Marino will perform in Tbilisi is called “Snovi” (Dreams). It was written and composed by Arjana Kunštek, Ines Prajo and Marino himself.
Marino will perform in slot number 3 in the final of Junior Eurovision 2025.
Image source: EBU/Corinne Cumming
Croatia debuted in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2003 and won the first contest with Dino Jelusić and his song “Ti si moja prva ljubav”. Following their victory, Croatia was due to host the competition after the United Kingdom had difficulties. However, Croatia also had to withdraw from hosting as their planned venue was booked for the dates of the contest. Croatia went on to participate annually until 2006 when they withdrew from the competition. In 2014, Croatia returned represented by Josie and her song “Game Over”. She finished last with 13 points. Croatia will return to Junior Eurovision this year.