Here's your chance to help choose who will represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020 - and you might win a luxury trip to the Gold Coast, too!
Eurovision - Australia Decides 2020, to be broadcast live on SBS and SBS On Demand on Saturday February 8, will see ten amazing Australian artists perform for the chance to represent the nation in Rotterdam in May, with the winner chosen by a jury and public votes.
Now in its second year, Eurovision - Australia Decides showcases ten well-known Australian artists, performing original songs, plus performance by special guests including Swedish pop phenomenon and winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Måns Zelmerlöw. The winner of the inaugural Eurovision – Australia Decides, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Eurovision 2016 runner up Dami Im will also perform.
The 2020 contenders from across the musical spectrum vying for the top spot are: Aussie icon Vanessa Amorosi, powerhouse entertainer Casey Donovan, rising First Nations artist Mitch Tambo, glam rock star iOTA, art pop auteur Montaigne, alternative artist Didirri, The Voice winner Diana Rouvas, Australia's Got Talent winner Jack Vidgen, 19-year-old emerging singer-songwriter Jordan-Ravi and Taiwanese-Australian multi-media artist Jaguar Jonze.
VOTING LINES ARE NOW OPEN
Details of how to vote in Eurovision – Australia Decides are below.
When to vote
NOW! Voting commenced 20:30 (8.30pm) AEDT on Friday 7 February, and will remain open throughout the live TV final, which will be broadcast live across Australia on SBS and at SBS On Demand on Saturday 8 February from 8.30pm (AEDT). The voting service will be available until 22:15 (10.15pm) AEDT on Saturday 8 February.
How to watch the performances
Online: Head over to the SBS Eurovision homepage from 1:00am (AEDT) Saturday 8 February. You’ll find links to watch each of the 10 performances at the top of the page, and each performance will feature a song number.
On SBS and at SBS On Demand: Watch the live TV broadcast on SBS and streamed at SBS On Demand on Saturday 8 February from 8.30pm (AEDT). Follow the in-program directions to vote.
How to vote
- Note the song number of your preferred act/s (see below)
- Text the song number to 1999 2222
- Ensure that Premium SMS is enabled on your phone settings
- Voting costs $0.55 per vote
- By casting a valid vote for Eurovision – Australia Decides voters will automatically be entered into the “Eurovision – Australia Decides – Win the Ultimate Trip to the Gold Coast!” competition
What are the song numbers?
| ARTIST | SONG NUMBER | VOTING LINE |
| iOTA | 1 | 1999 2222 |
| Jordan-Ravi | 2 | 1999 2222 |
| Jaguar Jonze | 3 | 1999 2222 |
| Jack Vidgen | 4 | 1999 2222 |
| Vanessa Amorosi | 5 | 1999 2222 |
| Diana Rouvas | 6 | 1999 2222 |
| Mitch Tambo | 7 | 1999 2222 |
| Casey Donovan | 8 | 1999 2222 |
| Montaigne | 9 | 1999 2222 |
| Didirri | 10 | 1999 2222 |
How many times can I vote?
The maximum number of votes is 20 per mobile phone provider.
Read the full Voting Terms & Conditions here.
