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Stephanie Colderick

Eurovision 2023: Why do Australia compete in the song contest?

As Eurovision comes to the UK and Liverpool for 2023 there will be many fans and artists travelling from across Europe. There will also be an entry and possibly fans from Australia at the song contest, despite Australia not being geographically in Europe.

Australia has been allowed to join in with the Eurovision Song Contest since 2015 when to celebrate its 50th birthday, Eurovision allowed Australia to compete. Previously in 2014, Australia had been invited to perform at the interval of the semi-finals.

Eurovision bosses were so impressed with Australia in 2015 that they allowed the country to join Eurovision permanently. Australia have to qualify for the competition by competing in the semi-finals. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.

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