The lineup for our first ever national selection show, Eurovision - Australia Decides, is now 70 percent complete, with SBS and production partner Blink TV announcing another three of the acts vying for Eurovision glory at the live events on Queensland's Gold Coast in February 2019.
Sure to make an unforgettable impact on stage are legendary drag queen and reality television veteran Courtney Act with her song 'Fight for Love' released today, charismatic pop star Aydan, and a new discovery, 16-year-old singer-songwriter Leea Nanos, who has been selected as a wild card entry after her song submission blew the judges away.
They join the previously announced artists, award-winning solo performer Kate Miller-Heidke, much-loved indie pop band Sheppard, pop-opera star Mark Vincent, modern electric-soul duo Electric Fields with three more acts still to be revealed, as are the original songs they will sing for their shot at Eurovision glory.
Courtney Act
“A sweet 16 years after Australian Idol I have the chance to show Australia how I have grown as an artist and a performer and I am so excited. To compete to represent Oz in Eurovision is second only to being on that stage in Tel Aviv and singing my lungs out for my country. I've sat at home every year since Guy Sebastian competed in 2015 and have been so keen to be a part of it. Now, this might be my chance!”
Source: SBS Eurovision
Aydan
“It's unbelievable to be participating in Eurovision – Australia Decides. Having been a fan of Eurovision, it's really hard to comprehend that I am going to have a shot at representing our country at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019. I have such a supportive fan base and I am hoping that together we’ll go on this journey and see a new generation of Eurovision fans.”
Source: SBS Eurovision
Leea Nanos
“Being involved in Eurovision – Australia Decides means everything to me and the reality hasn't quite sunk in yet! Being the youngest and most inexperienced in the competition I know I'll need to really bring my A-game to the stage. It's unreal that I've got this opportunity to perform on the same stage as all of these high-profile Australian artists - artists I admire and aspire to be like. I feel truly honoured.”
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.
Source: SBS Eurovision
In association with the Queensland Government via Tourism and Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast, Eurovision – Australia Decides will be presented at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February and tickets for the Jury Preview Show, Matinee Preview Show and Live TV Final are now on sale.
Be a part of history and see it live at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
JURY PREVIEW SHOW Friday 8 February, 7.30pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
National Jury Vote
MATINEE PREVIEW SHOW Saturday 9 February, 1.00pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
LIVE TV FINAL Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Public Vote (Live and Exclusive TV Broadcast on SBS)
Eurovision – Australia Decides airs Saturday 9 February live on SBS, when voting will be open to the public, and every vote counts.
Fight for Love by Courtney Act is now available to download.
Stay tuned to the SBS Eurovision website for updates sbs.com.au/eurovision
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