Promo
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Live in primetime? Has the Eurovision organisers changed the contest to early afternoon in Rotterdam?
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I read it to be broadcast live and repeated in primetime
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Same. They are literally saying the 3 ways to watch.
Oops.
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Eurovision 2021 - 19-23 May
The 65th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, broadcast live and in primetime exclusively on SBS and SBS On Demand from 19 to 23 May.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Montaigne is set to perform for Australia in front of an estimated 200 million people in Semi Final 1 with her uplifting and powerful anthem Technicolour , which she’ll sing from home this year. “I’m very excited to reveal Technicolour on the “Eurovision stage”! It’s colourful and shiny and I’m very proud of it,” said Montaigne.
Performers from 15 countries will take to the stage in Semi Final 1, including 19-year-old Tusse from Sweden, Eden Alene who will make history as Israel’s first Ethiopian representative, and fan favourite Maltese singer Destiny.
How to vote and broadcast times
For immediate results and voting along with Europe, tune into the early morning LIVE broadcasts of Semi Final 1, Semi Final 2 and the Grand Final. Check out the primetime broadcasts for fabulous Euro-themed parties around the country. There are plenty of opportunities to get behind Montaigne and join in the fun of picking favourites from the 39 competing nations, each bringing a taste of their own musical culture to the contest.
As per official Eurovision rules, viewers can vote in the Semi Final in which their country is participating, as well as the Grand Final. Viewers’ votes make up 50% of the final result. The other 50% is decided by a National Jury in each participating country. Australia’s jury will be announced soon. The jury and Australian public can vote for any country except Australia.
For Australian viewers who want to vote, you will need to tune into the LIVE broadcast of Semi Final 1 on Wednesday 19 May at 5am (AEST) and the Grand Final on Sunday 23 May at 5am (AEST), and text the numbers that appear on screen during the live broadcasts.
We echo the words of Paul Clarke, Creative Director of Eurovision – Australia Decides and Director of Blink TV: “In some ways it’s the biggest challenge we’ve ever had, to try to qualify from a distance without the incredible stage production in Rotterdam. But we’re excited with our concept, and Montaigne can really hit the notes of the song, and so we believe we’re incredibly competitive. Exciting! Please get behind her, she’s quite amazing to accept this challenge - come on Montaigne!"
LIVE early morning broadcasts: TO VOTE, tune in on Wed 19 and Sun 23 May!
Semi Final 1 – Wednesday 19 May, 5am (AEST) SBS **FEATURING MONTAIGNE
Semi Final 2 – Friday 21 May, 5am (AEST) SBS
Grand Final – Sunday 23 May, 5am (AEST) SBS
Primetime evening broadcasts
Semi Final 1 – Friday 21 May, 8.30pm (AEST), SBS **FEATURING MONTAIGNE
Semi Final 2 – Saturday 22 May, 8.30pm (AEST), SBS
Grand Final – Sunday 23 May, 7.30pm (AEST), SBS
So glad to be back!
Music buff Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey will commentate from Australia, once again at the helm of SBS’s Eurovision coverage to bring Australians every angle of the contest. They will explore all the razzamatazz, kitsch, political voting, showbiz, cultural displays and heart of Eurovision.
Myf and Joel have also put together a playlist of their favourite SBS TV series to celebrate this year’s live event. The Myf and Joel Guest Curate collection will stream on SBS On Demand from 14 May.
As Josh Martin, SBS Commissioning Editor and Australian Head of Delegation, said, “After last year’s cancellation, SBS is thrilled to again be bringing all the technicolour glory of Eurovision to Australian audiences. This year’s broadcast is shaping up to be one for the history books. 39 different countries are competing and the diversity of music, art, staging and language is nothing short of extraordinary. The production quality and technical wizardry of Eurovision will also be taken to the next level and we know all of Australia will be cheering on Montaigne as she represents our country to an audience of nearly 200 million people.”
ON TV
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Friday 14 May, 8.30pm on SBS (Free-To-Air Premiere)
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga follows the story of small-town musicians Lars Erickssong ( Will Ferrell ) and Sigrit Ericksdottir ( Rachel McAdams ), who form the Icelandic duo, Fire Saga. The pair are given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country in the world’s biggest song contest, and have a chance to prove that any dream is worth fighting for.
Music Week on SBS World Movies
From May 17, celebrate all things Eurovision on SBS World Movies with favourite musical movies from around the globe, including: The Band’s Visit (2007), Devdas (2002), Bugsy Malone (1976), La Vie En Rose (2007), Born To Dance (2015), Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), Walking On Sunshine (2014), Billy Elliot (2000), Hearts Beat Loud (2018), and The Blues Brothers (1980).
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No ABBA: The Movie?
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I’m still surprised that she’s not going. People have gone overseas for weddings. It’s a real shame and I feel bad for her. I think we won’t do as well as we could have because of it too.
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Have people really gone overseas for weddings? I’d be surprised if it was many.
I suspect she could have gone if she/they had pushed for it. Maybe she didn’t want to risk having difficulties getting a flight back or doing the hotel quarantine.
Personally I don’t think being there would help with this song.
Well that’s one.
As I said I’m sure she’d be able to go if she really wanted to. People are going for business and the Olympics. More likely she didn’t want the quarantine.
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You need to read the stories before making your own assumptions. It was not up to her.
SBS announced in late April, “After a comprehensive assessment, SBS has decided not to send an Australian delegation and artist to Rotterdam for the Eurovision Song Contest this year. We came to this difficult decision after considering the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, including the many factors involved in travelling to and from the event from Australia.”
Well it will come in handy as an excuse when the song bombs.
Oddschecker has Australia at 499/1. It’s heading in the wrong direction. We are normally in the top 10. Will be lucky to make the final.
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The current travel advice from the government of the Netherlands is You are strongly advised not to travel to the Netherlands unless it is strictly necessary and the current advice from the Australian government is Do not travel to the Netherlands. SBS, unlike some others, has done the right thing here, I think.
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OK. We get it. You don’t like the song. I think I picked that up from the first of your 50 million posts. 
Exactly.
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There are a lot of people that have gone overseas for weddings, funerals etc. Plus you are right that a lot of elite sports players are travelling internationally too. This is an international event and you’d think she would be granted an exemption if they really wanted to go. Obviously they did a risk assessment and decisions were made that were out of her hands.
Her odds have dropped more since it was announced that she would not be competing there. I still think it would have been a good chance at qualifying for the final if we were a part of it but we are at a major disadvantage now, so we may not now qualify for the final. It will be interesting if they make it obvious in the telecast that we aren’t there or if it’s edited to look like we are.
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Its going to be edited to look like Australia are part of the same show but commentators will probably mention that Australia is not actually there performing. Here is a clip of how the performance will look on TV.
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Yeah I think she probably will make the final.
At those odds I’m actually thinking of putting $100 down on the off chance of a huge upset win!