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'''Australia Decides''' is a song competition organised by [[:en:SBS (Australian TV channel)|Australian public broadcasters | '''Australia Decides''' is a song competition organised by [[:en:SBS (Australian TV channel)|SBS]] (Australian public broadcasters) every six months. It determines the country's representative for the [[WorldVision Song Contest]], and has been running since summer 2022. | ||
== <strong>Origins</strong> == | == <strong>Origins</strong> == | ||
The first "Australia Decides" | The first "Australia Decides" was held on 21 May 2022 at TBA in [[:en:Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]]; seven songs participated. Eight "expert" juries from states and territorias of Australia decided the winner. The competition was won by [[:en:Meg Mac|Meg Mac]] performing "Is It Worth Being Sad". | ||
== <strong>Participation</strong> == | == <strong>Participation</strong> == | ||
To be eligible, performers must be at least sixteen years of age on the day of the first Worldvision semi-final. There were no restrictions on the Australian affiliation of the performers, as well as language restrictions. The number of participants for the season | To be eligible, performers must be at least sixteen years of age on the day of the first Worldvision semi-final. There were no restrictions on the Australian affiliation of the performers, as well as language restrictions, at least in the first edition all compositions were performed in English. The number of participants for the season is also not reported. | ||
== <strong>Hosting</strong> == | == <strong>Hosting</strong> == | ||
Revision as of 10:49, 11 June 2022
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| Genre | National selection |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Number of seasons | 1 |
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| Original network | SBS |
| Original release | 21 May 2022 – present |
Australia Decides is a song competition organised by SBS (Australian public broadcasters) every six months. It determines the country's representative for the WorldVision Song Contest, and has been running since summer 2022.
Origins
The first "Australia Decides" was held on 21 May 2022 at TBA in Gold Coast; seven songs participated. Eight "expert" juries from states and territorias of Australia decided the winner. The competition was won by Meg Mac performing "Is It Worth Being Sad".
Participation
To be eligible, performers must be at least sixteen years of age on the day of the first Worldvision semi-final. There were no restrictions on the Australian affiliation of the performers, as well as language restrictions, at least in the first edition all compositions were performed in English. The number of participants for the season is also not reported.
Hosting
The first season was held in Gold Coast (Queensland).
Format
The competition is held in one round with a jury vote from 8 states and territories of Australia (100%).
Voting
Each member of the jury from each state and territory can evaluate 5 compositions on a system of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points. The song with the most points is the winner.
Winners
| Season | Host | Winner | Language(s) | Place at Worldvision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer'22 | Gold Coast | Meg Mac - Is It Worth Being Sad | English | TBD 23 June 2022 |