SBS has today announced that three more artists will join PAULINI, Jaguar Jonze and Isiah Firebrand for Eurovision – Australia Decides – with even more artists set to be revealed soon.
WATCH: Eurovision – Australia Decides acts announced
Hosted on the Gold Coast and broadcast live and exclusively on SBS, avant-garde performance artist Sheldon Riley, six-piece girl group G-Nat!on and charismatic pop star Andrew Lambrou will perform original songs for their chance to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.
They join three previously announced artists – powerhouse entertainer PAULINI, multi-media artist Jaguar Jonze, and Australia’s 2017 Eurovision Song Contest representative, Isaiah Firebrace who will be singing a duet with a soon to be revealed Australian artist.
Speaking of his inclusion in Australia Decides, Sheldon Riley said: “It has always been the highlight, waking up at 5 am every year to watch from Australia.
“Growing up on the Gold Coast, watching Conchita for the first time was proof to me that the world will choose different if given the chance to see it.
He added, “I am different but I have found my place on mainstream television where I never fit the mould, on radio that has never played music like mine, festivals you’d never think I’d fit the bill for because I always dare to dream… in my fashion and my music always bringing that little bit of Eurovision magic with me every time.
“I’m so proud of the artist I am today, wearing my crystal mask in so many parts of the world. It would be an honour to represent Australia and bring my sparkle to Europe! After all these years of dreaming and creating the artist I am today. It’s all coming to life in epic fashion, LIVE on stage!”
Emma of G-Nat!on shared the sentiment, adding, “We are beyond honoured to be the first-ever girl-group to perform at Eurovision – Australia Decides!
“It is so exciting to be a part of the creativity, inspiration, and diversity that Eurovision brings every year, and we cannot wait to bring our song to life on the national stage.
She went on to spill that the group’s performance will be “full of strong harmonies and edgy choreography,” describing their song as “a dance-pop explosion set to provide the ultimate live show experience.”
“We hope our performance inspires other young people to be strong, powerful, and confident in themselves – see you on the Gold Coast!” she added.
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.
Eurovision – Australia Decides will be presented at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of February, with the winner being revealed during the Live TV Final which will be broadcast exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand on Saturday 26 February.
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