The Eurovision Song Contest is the world’s biggest non-sporting live TV event and a strong household name among hundreds of millions of people in Europe. Every year, 100 to 125 million people in over 45 countries watch the televised competition. The contest is one of the longest running television shows in the world and without doubt, Europe's favourite TV show.
This year will be the second year Australia will participate and X factor Australia 2013 winner Dami Im, who earned herself multiple ARIA accreditations including the number one chart position and multiple platinum sales, will be their representative.
Last year Australia was invited to compete as a wild card entry to celebrate 60 years of The Eurovision Song Contest. Multi-talented singer and ARIA Award-winner Guy Sebastian took out fifth position with some fierce competition from all around the world.
The 61st Eurovision Song Content is set to take place in Stockholm, Sweden hosted by Swedish comedienne Petra Mede alongside last year’s winner Mans Zelmerlow.
New Zealand audiences have access to three BBC TV channels: BBC Earth, UKTV and BBC World News.