The Malta Junior Song for Europe 2006 date has changed. The festival will be held on Friday 15th September at the Opera House ruins in Valletta, a day earlier than previously announced. 80% jury, 20% televoting will decide the winner.

The festival will be aired live on TVM at20:30 CETon the same night. The presenters for the night are the youngsters Andre and Claire from the Masquerade Theatre School. Guests for the night include Thea and friends, last year's winner, College of Jazz, Paul Curmi Dancers, Bridget Gauci Borda Dancers and the William Dance Centre.

114 entries were originally submitted for this year's contest. This is the official running order of the 14 finalists:

01. My life – Ismhael Grech
02. Enjoy the better things – Maria & Ritianne Galdes
03. Everywhere I go – Kylie Coleiro
04. The key – Domenique Azzopardi
05. Play your violin – Danica Muscat
06. Smile again – Ehren Fenech
07. Music for you and me – Kirstie
08. Wishes – She2s
09. Dedication – Francesca Zarb
10. My love– Christine Haber
11. Extra cute – Sophie Debattista
12. Turn on the radio – Vanessa Gatt
13. Stop telling me! – Louanne Caruana
14. Save rock'n'roll – Guess Who

Maltasong wishes to thank all the sponsors namely; Airmalta, Golden Tulip Vivaldi, Fotoclassic, Where's Everybody and Bristow Potteries, for their support.

Show will be streamed live on http://www.di-ve.com.