How Aussies can vote in Eurovision Song Contest 2023 – amid rumours this could be the last year Australia is allowed to compete
The Eurovision Song Contest will come to its climactic conclusion in Liverpool, England, this weekend as the world decides which glitter-laced performance deserves to win.
And while Australia may be on the other side of the world, fans from Down Under can vote on their favourite act if they’re willing to endure the 5am wake-up.
The voting period will be announced during the grand final, so make sure to watch the live broadcast on SBS on Sunday 14 May at 5am (AEST.)
While European fans can vote via SMS and telephone, Aussie fans can only vote online via Eurovision’s official voting partner Digame at www.esc.vote.
As per Eurovision’s voting policy, fans can’t vote for their own country. This means Australians viewers won’t be be to vote for Aussie contestant Voyager.
Australians can vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 via Eurovision’s official voting partner Digame at www.esc.vote – if they’re willing to endure the 5am wake-up. (Pictured: Voyager performing at Eurovision)
Each voter is able to dole out 20 votes to one performer, or divide them between several acts.
It comes amid rumours this may be Australia’s last year competing in Eurovision.
Australia has been allowed to compete in the iconic song contest for the past eight years thanks to a cross-continental arrangement between Australia’s public broadcaster SBS and European Broadcasting Union (EBU.
It comes amid rumours this may be Australia’s last year competing in Eurovision
However, this arrangement will come to an end this year, and it’s unclear whether a new contract will be signed.
Speaking to ABC News this week, Australia’s Eurovision creative director Paul Clarke said: ‘At this stage, our future in the song contest is a live discussion, but it’s no secret we love being part of Eurovision.’
Eurovision 2023 is being held in Liverpool and hosted by the UK on behalf of Ukraine, whose Kalush Orchestra claimed victory last year.
The full list of performers and the running order was confirmed after the last Semi Final by presenters Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina
The full list of performers and the running order was confirmed after the last semi final by hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina.
Taking to the stage are Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Poland, Serbia, France, Cyprus, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Estonia and Finland.
Also performing in the grand finals are Moldova, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Israel, Croatia, Norway, Germany and Lithuania.
