21 Tachwedd 2019

Before the festivities of the Christmas period wrap around us yet again, a young girl's magical journey to represent Wales is on the horizon. Erin Mai from Llanrwst has only one wish at the end of 2019, and that wish is to do her very best for Wales on the Junior Eurovision stage.

After winning the popular S4C series Chwilio am Seren Junior Eurovision earlier this year and gaining her ticket to represent Wales on the Junior Eurovision stage, Erin Mai, 14, is looking forward to reaching the pinnacle of her journey. The competition is held in Gliwice, Poland on 24 November, with an audience of millions across the globe set to tune in to watch the event.

All the action will be available to watch live on S4C on Junior Eurovision: Y Ffeinal from 3 pm.

"The whole experience has been like a dream come true. I never imagined that I'd be on my way to the Junior Eurovision final when I walked into my first audition on Chwilio am Seren Junior Eurovision," said Erin Mai.

Erin will be competing against 18 other European countries and she'll be singing a song that has been specially composed for the competition, Calon yn Curo, which means 'Heart Beating' in Welsh.

"It will be very different from performing on stage at the Urdd Eisteddfod, I'll tell you that! I've never performed in front of so many people. Just like the song, my heart will definitely be beating very fast. I'm looking forward to stepping onto the Junior Eurovision stage, but I feel very nervous at the same time.

"But Calon yn Curo is about conquering your fears – and that's exactly what I'm hoping to do. I'm going to enjoy the experience – it's a once in a lifetime opportunity!"

Videos of Erin Mai performing Calon yn Curo have already reached more than 100,000 views on YouTube.

"100,000? I can't believe that so many have watched me perform! Let's just hope that the 100,000 will vote for Wales over the weekend of the competition."

"The most important thing is to enjoy myself, and if I make the people of Wales happy, then I'll feel like I have succeeded, it doesn't matter what the result will be. But please remember to vote for Wales!" added Erin.

Before the live competition, there's a chance for viewers to look back on Erin Mai's journey, from her first interview at Venue Cymru to her trip to Gliwice, Poland for the big competition. The special programme, Erin yn Ewrop broadcasts on S4C on Saturday, 23 November at 7.15 pm.

Remember to watch all the excitement of the competition on S4C on Sunday afternoon, 24 November. To vote, visit the Junior Eurovision website on junioreurovision.tv/voting. Voting opens at 19.00 GMT on Friday, 22 November.