The countdown to Eurovision - Australia Decides is on, and we can announce the first four acts to compete in the national Eurovision selection show in February.
Hosted on the Gold Coast and broadcast live and exclusively on SBS, Eurovision - Australia Decides will showcase ten celebrated artists singing an original composition for their chance to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
SBS and production partner Blink TV today revealed a diverse mix of high-profile artists from across the musical spectrum: award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, much-loved indie pop band Sheppard, pop-opera star Mark Vincent and modern electric-soul duo Electric Fields.
Sheppard
“We’re excited at the prospect of representing Australia in what feels like the pop music Olympics. The fact that this is the first time the show has ever taken part in Australia and letting the public decide who gets to go to the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 is really exciting for us. It will be an historic television event that we look forward to being a part of!”
Sheppard. Source: Eurovision
Kate Miller-Heidke
“I’ve never done anything like this before. I do feel vulnerable putting myself out there in a competitive setting. I’m trying to ignore that element, and thinking of it as a very eclectic celebration of Australian music. I think there will be a lot of solidarity amongst the performers.”
Kate Miller-Heidke. Source: SBS Eurovision
Mark Vincent
“This opportunity to compete in Eurovision - Australia Decides means everything to me. I’ve been a Eurovision fan since I was young and love the incredible voices and talents that have emerged. I’m going to bring everything I’ve got to the stage. I’ve been working my entire life for this moment, and I can’t wait to perform for you.”
Mark Vincent. Source: SBS Eurovision
Electric Fields
“The Eurovision Song Contest is the Olympics of camp! It’s a flamboyant spectacle and we’re excited to be part of the first ever Eurovision selection show on home soil. We want to tell a story on stage with fierce energy that will hopefully shoot through the cameras and out of the TV screens at home.”
As for what they’ll be singing… Over 700 songs were submitted to the Eurovision - Australia Decides song portal during the three-week entry period. The remaining artists and all will be revealed soon, along with the songs to which they have been matched.
Electric Fields. Source: SBS Eurovision
In association with the Queensland Government via Tourism and Events Queensland and the Gold Coast City Council, Eurovision - Australia Decides will be hosted on the Gold Coast on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February and will be broadcast live on SBS on Saturday 9 February when voting will be open to the public.
Hosted by radio host and music buff Myf Warhurst, and comedian Joel Creasey, Eurovision - Australia Decides will showcase the best of Australian music and bring the nation closer to the Eurovision action.
Be a part of history and see it live at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tickets for the Jury Preview Show, Matinee Preview Show and Live TV Final are now on sale.
Tickets for the three live events are now on sale:
Friday 8 February, 2019: Jury Preview Show
Saturday 9 February, 2019 (two events): Matinee Preview Show and the Live TV Final (in which every vote counts!)
Full information and links to individual ticket sales for each event: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=EUROVISI19
Want to go to all three events? Entire show package details: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=EGCE0000019PA
Eurovision - Australia Decides airs Saturday 9 February on SBS, when voting will be open to the public.
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