| Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | ||||
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| Country | 
Australia | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | 5 March 2024 | |||
| Selected entrant | Electric Fields | |||
| Selected song | " One Milkali (One Blood)" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) |
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| Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Australia is set to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, with " One Milkali (One Blood)" performed by Electric Fields. The Australian broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) internally selected the Australian entry for the contest.
Background
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest since 1983, and the contest has gained a cult following over that time, primarily due to the country's strong political and cultural ties with Europe. Paying tribute to this, the 2014 semi-finals included an interval act featuring Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. [1] Australian singers have also participated at Eurovision as representatives of other countries, including Olivia Newton-John ( 1974, United Kingdom), two-time winner Johnny Logan ( 1980 and 1987, Ireland), Gina G ( 1996, United Kingdom), and Jane Comerford as lead singer of Texas Lightning ( 2006, Germany). [2]
Australia was first invited to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, as a guest participant to celebrate the 60th edition of the event, being granted automatic entry into the final along with the " Big 5" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) and the host country of Austria. [3] The country has since competed in every edition of the contest, i.e. eight times, being required to qualify from its semi-final since 2016. In 2023, Australia was represented by Voyager and the song " Promise"; the country qualified for the final, ending in ninth place with 151 points. [4]
On 12 February 2019, SBS signed a contract securing Australia's spot at the contest until 2023. [5] On 21 September 2023, the broadcaster revealed that it was in talks with the EBU to secure the country's participation in future editions, [6] later confirming that it would broadcast the 2024 contest. [7] [8] Australia ultimately appeared on the final list of participants on 5 December 2023. [9]
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
On 15 February 2024, SBS announced that it had internally selected the Australian entrant and entry for the contest and that they would be revealed on 6 March (corresponding to 5 March in other competing countries), with a snippet of the song published two days prior to its release. [10] [11] The entrants were announced to be Electric Fields with the song " One Milkali (One Blood)"; the duo had finished runner-up in the first edition of Eurovision – Australia Decides in 2019 with the song " 2000 and Whatever". [12] The song is the first Eurovision entry to feature words in the Yankunytjatjara language. [13]
Promotion
As part of the promotion of their participation in the contest, Electric Fields confirmed their presence at the Copenhagen Eurovision Party (Malmöhagen) on 4 May 2024. [14]
At Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. All nations with the exceptions of the host country and the " Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals in order to compete in the final; the top ten countries from each semi-final will progress to the final. On 30 January 2024, an allocation draw was held to determine which of the two semi-finals, as well as which half of the show, each country will perform in; the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) split up the competing countries into different pots based on voting patterns from previous contests, with countries with favourable voting histories put into the same pot. [15] Australia was scheduled for the second half of the first semi-final. [16] The shows' producers then decided the running order for the semi-finals; Australia was set to perform in position 13, following the entry from Azerbaijan and before the entry from Portugal. [17]
In Australia, all the shows will be aired on the SBS channel, as well as on the broadcaster's online platform SBS On Demand. [7] [12] Commentary will be provided by Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey, with Courtney Act joining as backstage correspondent. [13] [18]
Semi-final
Electric Fields are taking part in technical rehearsals on 28 April and 1 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 6 and 7 May. [19]
References
- ^ Vincent, Peter (8 May 2014). "Jessica Mauboy performs at Eurovision Song Contest". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest invites Australia to join 'world's biggest party'". The Guardian. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Australia to compete in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 10 February 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Australia". Eurovision.tv. EBU. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Australia secures spot in Eurovision for the next five years". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (21 September 2023). "Australia: Future Eurovision participation under discussion". ESCToday. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Knox, David (31 October 2023). "2024 Upfronts: SBS / NITV | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, James (31 October 2023). "Australia: SBS Will Broadcast Eurovision 2024, Remains in Negotiations to Compete". Eurovoix. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: 37 broadcasters head to Malmö". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Diaz, Sebastian (15 February 2024). "Strewth! Australia to announce their 2024 Eurovision entrant on March 6". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Van Waarden, Franciska (4 March 2024). "Australia: SBS Publishes Preview of Eurovision 2024 Entry". Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b "AUSTRALIA: Electric Fields will fly to Malmö with 'One Milkali (One Blood)'!". OGAE Greece. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Electric Fields to represent Australia in Malmö". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ @malmohagen_eurovision_party (18 April 2024). "We are thrilled to invite Electric Fields to Copenhagen on Saturday May 4 for our Grand Final Pre-Party. This Australian electronic music duo combines vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross. Electric Fields fuse modern electric-soul music with Aboriginal culture and sing in Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara and English. The duo have released an EP and several singles. They are set to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song 'One Milkali (One Blood)'". Retrieved 18 April 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (13 December 2023). "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Allocation Draw on January 30". Eurovoix. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Running Orders revealed!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 April 2024). "Australia: Courtney Act Joins SBS' Eurovision Coverage". Eurovoix. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Rehearsal Schedule". Eurovisionworld. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
External links
| Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country |
Australia | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Selection date(s) | 5 March 2024 | |||
| Selected entrant | Electric Fields | |||
| Selected song | " One Milkali (One Blood)" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) |
| |||
| Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
| ||||
Australia is set to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, with " One Milkali (One Blood)" performed by Electric Fields. The Australian broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) internally selected the Australian entry for the contest.
Background
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest since 1983, and the contest has gained a cult following over that time, primarily due to the country's strong political and cultural ties with Europe. Paying tribute to this, the 2014 semi-finals included an interval act featuring Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. [1] Australian singers have also participated at Eurovision as representatives of other countries, including Olivia Newton-John ( 1974, United Kingdom), two-time winner Johnny Logan ( 1980 and 1987, Ireland), Gina G ( 1996, United Kingdom), and Jane Comerford as lead singer of Texas Lightning ( 2006, Germany). [2]
Australia was first invited to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015, as a guest participant to celebrate the 60th edition of the event, being granted automatic entry into the final along with the " Big 5" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) and the host country of Austria. [3] The country has since competed in every edition of the contest, i.e. eight times, being required to qualify from its semi-final since 2016. In 2023, Australia was represented by Voyager and the song " Promise"; the country qualified for the final, ending in ninth place with 151 points. [4]
On 12 February 2019, SBS signed a contract securing Australia's spot at the contest until 2023. [5] On 21 September 2023, the broadcaster revealed that it was in talks with the EBU to secure the country's participation in future editions, [6] later confirming that it would broadcast the 2024 contest. [7] [8] Australia ultimately appeared on the final list of participants on 5 December 2023. [9]
Before Eurovision
Internal selection
On 15 February 2024, SBS announced that it had internally selected the Australian entrant and entry for the contest and that they would be revealed on 6 March (corresponding to 5 March in other competing countries), with a snippet of the song published two days prior to its release. [10] [11] The entrants were announced to be Electric Fields with the song " One Milkali (One Blood)"; the duo had finished runner-up in the first edition of Eurovision – Australia Decides in 2019 with the song " 2000 and Whatever". [12] The song is the first Eurovision entry to feature words in the Yankunytjatjara language. [13]
Promotion
As part of the promotion of their participation in the contest, Electric Fields confirmed their presence at the Copenhagen Eurovision Party (Malmöhagen) on 4 May 2024. [14]
At Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. All nations with the exceptions of the host country and the " Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals in order to compete in the final; the top ten countries from each semi-final will progress to the final. On 30 January 2024, an allocation draw was held to determine which of the two semi-finals, as well as which half of the show, each country will perform in; the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) split up the competing countries into different pots based on voting patterns from previous contests, with countries with favourable voting histories put into the same pot. [15] Australia was scheduled for the second half of the first semi-final. [16] The shows' producers then decided the running order for the semi-finals; Australia was set to perform in position 13, following the entry from Azerbaijan and before the entry from Portugal. [17]
In Australia, all the shows will be aired on the SBS channel, as well as on the broadcaster's online platform SBS On Demand. [7] [12] Commentary will be provided by Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey, with Courtney Act joining as backstage correspondent. [13] [18]
Semi-final
Electric Fields are taking part in technical rehearsals on 28 April and 1 May, followed by dress rehearsals on 6 and 7 May. [19]
References
- ^ Vincent, Peter (8 May 2014). "Jessica Mauboy performs at Eurovision Song Contest". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest invites Australia to join 'world's biggest party'". The Guardian. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Australia to compete in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 10 February 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Australia". Eurovision.tv. EBU. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Australia secures spot in Eurovision for the next five years". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (21 September 2023). "Australia: Future Eurovision participation under discussion". ESCToday. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Knox, David (31 October 2023). "2024 Upfronts: SBS / NITV | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, James (31 October 2023). "Australia: SBS Will Broadcast Eurovision 2024, Remains in Negotiations to Compete". Eurovoix. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: 37 broadcasters head to Malmö". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Diaz, Sebastian (15 February 2024). "Strewth! Australia to announce their 2024 Eurovision entrant on March 6". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Van Waarden, Franciska (4 March 2024). "Australia: SBS Publishes Preview of Eurovision 2024 Entry". Eurovoix. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b "AUSTRALIA: Electric Fields will fly to Malmö with 'One Milkali (One Blood)'!". OGAE Greece. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Electric Fields to represent Australia in Malmö". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ @malmohagen_eurovision_party (18 April 2024). "We are thrilled to invite Electric Fields to Copenhagen on Saturday May 4 for our Grand Final Pre-Party. This Australian electronic music duo combines vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross. Electric Fields fuse modern electric-soul music with Aboriginal culture and sing in Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara and English. The duo have released an EP and several singles. They are set to represent Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song 'One Milkali (One Blood)'". Retrieved 18 April 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Van Dijk, Sem Anne (13 December 2023). "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Allocation Draw on January 30". Eurovoix. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Running Orders revealed!". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 26 March 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (11 April 2024). "Australia: Courtney Act Joins SBS' Eurovision Coverage". Eurovoix. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Eurovision 2024: Rehearsal Schedule". Eurovisionworld. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.