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18-Year-Old Iakovos Kedaris to Represent Cyprus in Eurovision Young Musicians

Published February 21, 2026, 09:14
18-Year-Old Iakovos Kedaris to Represent Cyprus in Eurovision Young Musicians

18-year-old young soloist Iakovos Kedaris will represent Cyprus in the Eurovision Young Musicians 2026 competition. His selection followed an audition by a three-member judging panel, which evaluated the participants based on artistic merit, technical training, interpretation, and stage presence. Cyprus's participation marks the country's return to the competition after 12 years of absence. Kedaris will participate with the clarinet. More details regarding the Cypriot participation and the representative's preparation will be announced soon.