After the unprecedented cancellation of Eurovision this year – due to coronavirus – our original 2020 representative, singer-songwriter Montaigne, will still get her shot at Eurovision glory in the 2021 contest.
Montaigne was chosen for 2020 after winning 'Eurovision – Australia Decides' with her performance of 'Don't Break Me'.
"I'm so happy to receive this good news during such times," Montaigne says. "At home, we’ve started this ritual of cracking open a fortune cookie daily and reading our fortunes to each other and I got one that read, 'You will be sharing great news with all the people you love'. I’m so glad it came true!”
Australia joins Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine in the countries giving their 2020 artists another chance.
While Montaigne’s spot on the world’s biggest stage is confirmed for next year, Eurovision rules stipulate this year's songs will not be eligible to compete in 2021.
“Although SBS and fans alike will miss 'Eurovision – Australia Decides' 2021, this will honour Australia’s decision and give Montaigne the chance to show the world what we already know – that she is an incredibly talented, exciting and original artist," SBS Commissioning Editor and Australian Head Of Delegation Josh Martin says. "Our focus will now shift to a new song for 2021 and Montaigne is not wasting a moment of this period of isolation with many new ideas already on the table!”
