Courtney Act could represent Australia in Eurovision and Twitter is excited

You can listen to her track 'Fight for love' now.

Courtney Act

Source: SBS Eurovision

Superstar drag performer Courtney Act has been revealed as one of the contestants vying to represent the country next year on SBS Australia's 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:

[spotify-track track="0BspWxbPFXiuH1HwLm83NK"]

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 .

 

Hosted by radio host and music buff Myf Warhurst, and comedian Joel CreaseyEurovision – 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)

To purchase tickets:    

Eurovision – Australia Decides airs Saturday 9 February live on SBS, when voting will be open to the public, and every vote counts.

Fight for Love by Courtney Act is now available to .

Stay tuned to the SBS Eurovision website for updates  

#Eurovision #AusDecides

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Published 19 December 2018 10:09am
Updated 19 December 2018 11:27am
By Samuel Leighton-Dore


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