The results are in and Australia's Voyager is through to the 2023 Eurovision grand final!
They were the last act to perform in the second semifinal being held in Liverpool.
The group performed the synth-metal song Promise, with its screamo interlude but, true to Eurovision style, the band's outfits were adorned with glitter and sequins.
Lead singer Danny Estrin arrived on stage in a car.
The 10 countries going through to the grand final, in the order they were announced, are:
- Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
- Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
- Estonia: Alika – Bridges
- Belgium: Gustaph – Because of You
- Austria: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Stay
- Poland: Blanka – Solo
- Australia: Voyager – Promise
- Armenia: Brunette – Future Lover
- Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem.
That means the following acts and countries will miss out:
- Denmark: Reiley – Breaking My Heart
- Romania: Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On)
- Iceland: Diljá – Power
- Greece: Victor Vernicos – What They Say
- Georgia: Iru – Echo
- San Marino: Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal.
Australia has been competing in Eurovision since 2015, when it was invited to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the competition after the country was first invited to perform in a non-competing capacity the year before.
Our entry into the competition was meant to be a one-off occasion, but Australia returned the following year.
Australians have competed in Eurovision before that, but for other countries.
The late Olivia Newton-John competed for the UK and Gina G sung the hit Ooh Aah … Just a Little Bit while also representing the UK.
Australians are also this year claiming Andrew Lambrou, who is through to the grand final for Cyprus but was born and raised in Australia.
Australia's position in the competition going forward is tenuous. It will need to re-negotiate its participation beyond 2023 as this is the last year it is confirmed to compete.
Many are asking why the non-European nation is in the competition in the first place and that has a lot to do with the fact that Aussies are big fans of Eurovision, with SBS having broadcast the show every year since 1983.
Here are the performances from the winners of the 2023 Eurovision second semifinal.
The Eurovision grand final will take place on Sunday, at 5am AEST, on SBS TV and SBS On Demand.
