The Latvian national broadcaster has changed the date of its national junior selection.No reason was given for the change. The junior selection now takes place on 2nd October.

According to the latest information from the Latvian national broadcaster, the selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place on 2nd of October in Ventspils.

Meanwhile, it has been announced that the host of the final will be Lauris Reiniks (Latvia 2003) and his sister Ruta Reinika, a member of the pop group 4th Element. 4th Element has so far taken part in three national selections, and is one of the most attractive girl pop groups in Latvia

Dzintars Cica, who ended 9th last year, is invited as a guest to this years national selection. The 2004 winner will be selected by televoting.