The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 is officially underway! The first semi-final took place on May 10 and the second semi-final is set for May 12. Then the final will happen on May 14.
If you’re wanting to tune in to this year’s contest (hosted in Liverpool on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine), here’s how to watch Eurovision in Australia as well as everything else you need to know about the song contest.
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How can I watch Eurovision in Australia?
Australians will be able to watch Eurovision on SBS and SBS On Demand. The schedule for those wanting to watch Eurovision live is as follows:
- Semi Final 1: Wednesday May 10 at 5:00am AEST
- Semi Final 2: Friday May 12 at 5:00am AEST – Australia’s entrant Voyager is confirmed for this slot
- Grand Final: Sunday May 14 at 5:00am AEST
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If you’re not willing to get up that early though, you can either watch during the prime time broadcasts on SBS:
- Semi Final 1: Friday May 12 at 7.30pm AEST
- Semi Final 2: Saturday May 13 at 7.30pm AEST
- Grand Final: Sunday May 14 at 7.30pm AEST
Or you’ll be able to stream Eurovision 2023 whenever you like on SBS On Demand from the following dates and times:
- Semi Final 1: Wednesday 10 May at 12pm AEST
- Semi Final 2: Friday 12 May at 12pm AEST
- Grand Final: Sunday 14 May at 3pm AEST
Alternatively, Australians can stream the Eurovision song contest live via Eurovision’s official YouTube channel.
What channel is Eurovision 2023 on?
If you’re wanting to watch Eurovision on free-to-air, you can watch it on the SBS channel.
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Where can I watch Eurovision 2023 for free?
Australians can watch Eurovision for free on SBS, SBS On Demand (if they sign up for a free account) or YouTube.
What time is Eurovision 2023 Australia?
The Semi Final 1 will begin on Wednesday May 10 at 5:00am AEST. The Semi Final 2 will begin on Friday May 12 at 5:00am AEST. And the Grand Final will begin on Sunday May 14 at 5:00am AEST.
Can Australians vote in the Eurovision Song Contest?
Yes! Australian viewers will need to tune into the LIVE broadcast of the Semi Finals and the Grand Final and can then vote by following the voting prompts that appear on screen.
Who is representing Australia in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest?
Perth synth-metal band Voyager will represent Australia in Eurovision 2023. Voyager – made up of vocalist and keytarist Danny Estrin, guitarists Simone Dow and Scott Kay, drummer Ash Doodkorte and bass guitarist Alex Canion – will enter with their song Promise.
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