SBS, Blink TV, the City of Gold Coast and seven of Australia’s Eurovision contenders will address media
on the Gold Coast ahead of the first ever national selection show Eurovision – Australia Decides.
WHO: Much-loved indie pop band Sheppard
Modern electric-soul duo Electric Field
Charismatic pop star Aydan
Sixteen year old singer-songwriter Leea Nanos
Three artists yet to be announced
Acting Mayor Donna Gates
Creative Director of Eurovision – Australia Decides Paul Clarke
WHEN: Friday 18 January
12.00 – 1.00pm AEST
** Interviews and photo opportunities available from 12.30 – 1.00pm**
WHERE: Nineteen at The Star
Level 19, The Darling at The Star Gold Coast, 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach 4218
Media wishing to attend will need to meet at The Star Grand Concierge to be escorted across the main gaming floor to Nineteen at The Star. Please ensure you have photo ID with you on the day.
Please RSVP your attendance to:
Nikita Jacka | 0425 171 192 | nikita.jacka@sbs.com.au
Eva Pitaridis | 0403 142 465 | Eva.Pitarides@sbs.com.au
Eurovision – Australia Decides – Gold Coast 2019
Hosted on the Gold Coast and broadcast live and exclusively on SBS in February, Eurovision – Australia Decides will showcase ten celebrated artists singing an original composition for their chance to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
Hosted by music buff Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey, the first seven acts to be revealed are a diverse mix of high-profile artists from across the musical spectrum setting the stage for a show like no other: Kate Miller-Heidke, Sheppard, Mark Vincent, Electric Fields, Courtney Act, Aydan and Leea Nanos.
In association with the Queensland Government via Tourism and Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast, Eurovision – Australia Decides will be hosted on the Gold Coast onFriday 8 and Saturday 9 February and will be broadcast live on SBS on Saturday 9 February at 8.30am AEDT when voting will be open to the public.
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