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Australia Eurovision 2027 selection

SBS has reopened its Song Portal for performers and songwriters. The submission period runs from 17 October to 7 November 2026, ahead of an internal choice of Australia's entry for Burgas.

Confirmed selection details

Broadcaster: SBS.

Selection method: internal selection using the SBS Song Portal to identify potential artists and songs.

Applications open: 17 October 2026.

Applications close: 7 November 2026.

Artist and song reveal: not yet announced.

Who can apply and what songs are eligible?

Performers can register their interest in representing Australia. Songwriters can submit original music for SBS to consider. Submitting an application is not a promise of being selected.

Submitted songs must be no longer than three minutes and must have at least one Australian citizen among the songwriters. They must not have been publicly released or performed, including excerpts, before 1 September 2026. Consult the broadcaster's full application terms for additional conditions.

Is there a televised national final?

SBS has explicitly confirmed an internal selection for 2027. The Song Portal is a submission channel and should not be confused with the former televised Eurovision – Australia Decides format. No final performance lineup or public voting event has been announced.

Australia Eurovision 2027 FAQ

How will Australia select its Eurovision 2027 entry?

Broadcaster SBS will choose the artist and song internally. Submitting through its Song Portal does not guarantee selection.

When does the SBS Eurovision 2027 Song Portal open?

Artist registrations and original song submissions are accepted from 17 October to 7 November 2026.

What are the song eligibility requirements?

Songs must run for no longer than three minutes, at least one songwriter must be an Australian citizen, and the song must not have been publicly performed or released before 1 September 2026, even in part. Applicants should consult the full SBS rules.