Eurovision Australia Decides dates announced

Tickets have gone on sale for Eurovision Australia Decides with dates released for February 7th and 8th on the Gold Coast in 2020.

The formate will be the same as this year with a Friday show ( jury), a Saturday day time show (family) and the live broadcast for Saturday night.

The venue will be the same as 2019 - the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Creative Director of Eurovision – Australia Decides Paul Clarke said: "Who will wear the crown? Which artist and song will represent Australia at Eurovision 2020? We are delighted to be working with Queensland and The City of Gold Coast to create Australia’s only original song contest for TV. We can promise we have the makings of another excellent Eurovision weekend on the way. There will be some surprises in the format, and some real surprises about who will be competing. Please Eurovision fans, don’t miss out – get your tickets early!"

Tickets are available from Ticketek with early bird sales until 30 September.

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SBS is again calling on songwriters across Australia to submit an original composition as part of the selection process via sbs.com.au/Eurovision. The song portal is now open for submissions until 30 September 2019. There are no restrictions on the number of songs composers and songwriters, both published and unpublished, can submit.

Songs will be shortlisted and announced later this year, along with the ten Australian artists set to compete for their shot to represent Australia on the world’s biggest stage.