How Australians can vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – Rumor has it that this could be the last year Australia will be allowed to participate
The Eurovision Song Contest comes to a grand conclusion this weekend in Liverpool, England, as the world decides which glittering performance deserves victory.
And while Australia might be on the other side of the world, fans from Down Under can vote for their favorite act if they’re willing to endure the 5am wake-up call.
The voting period will be announced during the grand finale. So be sure to catch the live broadcast on SBS on Sunday 14th May at 5am (AEST).
While European fans can vote via SMS and phone, Australian fans can only vote online via Eurovision’s official voting partner Digame at www.esc.vote.
According to Eurovision’s voting policy, fans cannot vote for their own country. This means Australian viewers will not be able to vote for Australian candidate Voyager.
Australians can vote in the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest via Digame, Eurovision’s official voting partner, at www.esc.vote – if they’re willing to put up with the 5am wake-up call. (Pictured: Voyager at the Eurovision Song Contest)
Each voter has the option of giving 20 votes to an artist or splitting them across multiple acts.
There are rumors that this could be Australia’s last participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Thanks to a cross-continental agreement between Australian public broadcaster SBS and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Australia has been allowed to take part in the legendary song competition for the past eight years.
There are rumors that this could be Australia’s last participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
However, that agreement will expire this year and it’s unclear if a new deal will be signed.
Paul Clarke, creative director of Australia’s Eurovision Song Contest, told ABC News this week: “At this point, our future in the Song Contest is a live discussion, but it’s no secret that we love being part of the Eurovision Song to be a contest.”
The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be held in Liverpool and will be hosted by the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine, whose Kalush Orchestra won last year.
The full list of artists and the order were confirmed by presenters Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina after the last semi-final
The full cast list and order were confirmed by hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina after the last semi-final.
Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Serbia, France, Cyprus, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Estonia and Finland are on the stage.
Also in the grand final are Moldova, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovenia, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Israel, Croatia, Norway, Germany and Lithuania.
Who will make it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023?
Albania – Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Song: Duje
Cyprus – Andrew Lambrou – Song: Break A Broken Heart
Estonia: Alika – Song: Bridges
Belgium: Gustaph – Song: Because of you
Austria: Teya & Salena – Song: Who The Hell Is Edgar?
Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Song: Stay
Poland: Blanka – Song: Solo
Australia: Voyager – Song: Promise
Armenia: Brunette – Song: Future Lover
Slovenia: Joker Out – Song: Carpe Diem