SBS has announced 17 year old Isaiah Firebrace as Australia’s contestant at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Isaiah’s new Eurovision song Don’t Come Easy was revealed just minutes ago via a live broadcast on Facebook.
Listen to the tune and take a first look at Isaiah’s Eurovision video clip over at SBS.
At the launch of his song Isaiah said he was thrilled to be representing Australia in the song competition.
The Eurovision Song Contest is broadcast over SBS’s Eurovision weekend – Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Grand Final Sunday 14 May, 7.30pm on SBS. LIVE early morning broadcasts begin Wednesday 10 May, 5am on SBS.
Hailing from the small country town of Moama, on the border of Victoria and New South Wales, 17 year old Isaiah first stepped into the spotlight last year when he was crowned winner of The X Factor Australia 2016.
The singer is already experiencing global success, with his first hit It’s Gotta Be You going Platinum in Sweden, and charting in over 15 countries including Australia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Canada, and the US.
Isaiah’s Eurovision song Don’t Come Easy is described as an emotive ballad showcasing his vocal range and unique ability to connect with powerful lyrics, which, in this track, speak to fighting for your dreams even when it isn’t easy.
The song is written by DNA Songs duo David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii, the same team who wrote Dami Im’s Eurovision hit ‘Sound of Silence’ which won the prestigious Marcel Bezençon Composers Award for the best original composition at last year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Michael Angelo also co-wrote the song.
In a statement Isiah said he was heading to Eurovision was a dream come true.
“I’m so proud to be representing Australia as our entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. Even though it has been a dream of mine, never did I think for one minute it would be a possibility. To be able to share this news with my family and friends is unbelievable. I can’t wait to go to the Ukraine to perform ‘Don’t Come Easy’. I will make Australia proud. Thank you to SBS and my label Sony for believing in me and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.”
SBS Managing Director Michael Ebeid said Isaiah was the perfect artist for this year’s competition.
“The theme of Eurovision this year is ‘Celebrate Diversity’ and we are once again thrilled to be participating in a global event which could not be more aligned with SBS’s own purpose.
“Isaiah is a young artist who beautifully embodies the Australian spirit with his passion, hard work and humility, not to mention immense talent at just 17 years old. We are proud to have him represent our country, and can’t wait to see him shine in Kyiv.” Ebeid said.
OIP Staff
