Superstar drag performer Courtney Act has been revealed as one of the contestants vying to represent the country next year on SBS Australia's Eurovision - Australia Decides special.
“I’ve sat at home every year since Guy Sebastian competed in 2015 and have been so keen to be a part of it,” the former RuPaul’s Drag Race runner-up said of the opportunity.
She added: “Now, this might be my chance!”
Act's entry song is called 'Fight For Love' and can be listened to now:
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She will join former The Voice hopeful Aydan, 16-year-old Nanos, Electric Fields, Kate Miller-Heidke, Mark Vincent and Sheppard at the preliminary contest on the Gold Coast, which SBS will host and screen on Saturday 9 February.
Hosted by radio host and music buff Myf Warhurst, and comedian Joel Creasey, Eurovision – Australia Decides will showcase the best of Australian music and bring the nation closer to the Eurovision action.
In association with the Queensland Government via Tourism and Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast, Eurovision – Australia Decides will be presented at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 February and tickets for the Jury Preview Show, Matinee Preview Show and Live TV Final are now on sale.
Find out how you can be a part of the action, as we determine Australia's entry for Eurovision 2019 in live events on Queensland's Gold Coast.
JURY PREVIEW SHOW Friday 8 February, 7.30pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
National Jury Vote
MATINEE PREVIEW SHOW Saturday 9 February, 1.00pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
LIVE TV FINAL Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm AEST
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Public Vote (Live and Exclusive TV Broadcast on SBS)
Eurovision – Australia Decides airs Saturday 9 February live on SBS, when voting will be open to the public, and every vote counts.
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