Australia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017
| Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 | ||||
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| Country |  Australia | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Selection date(s) |
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| Selected artist(s) | Isabella Clarke | |||
| Selected song | "Speak Up!" | |||
| Australia in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Australia will participate in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 which will take place on 25 November 2017, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The ABC is responsible for organising their entry for the contest. Isabella Clarke was internally selected to represent Australia with a song that will be revealed later.
Background
Prior to the 2017 Contest, Australia had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest twice since its debut in 2015, with the song "My Girls" performed by Bella Paige.[1] Then, on 2016 Alexa Curtis represented Australia with We Are, achieving a fifth place.[2]
Before Junior Eurovision
On 10 September 2017, it was announced that Isabella Clarke had been internally chosen by the broadcaster to represent Australia. Isabella's song will be revealed on 8 October 2017.[3]
Artist and song information
Isabella Clarke | |
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| Born | 2004 (age 19–20) |
| Origin | Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Isabella Clarke
Isabella Clarke born (2004) is an Australian singer who will represent Australia at the 2017 with a song that is yet to be announced. She started her musical career when she was just nine years old.[4]
She will sing "Speak Up" in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Tbilisi, Georgia
See also
References
- ^ Granger, Anthony (8 October 2015). "JESC'15: Australia Debuts, 17 Countries To Compete". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- ^ Escudero, Victor M.; Jordan, Paul (20 November 2016). "Georgia wins the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest!". www.junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ Díaz, Sebastián (10 September 2017). "Australia chooses Isabella Clarke for Junior Eurovision 2017". wiwibloggs.com. Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Díaz, Sebastián (10 September 2017). "Australia chooses Isabella Clarke for Junior Eurovision 2017". wiwibloggs.com. Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 11 September 2017.