Australia into the Eurovision grand final

Australia has made it through to the Eurovision grand final with singer Isaiah Firebrace.

The 17-year-old, who took out season eight of X Factor, advanced through with his performance of Don’t Come Easy in the first round of semi-finals.

Nine other countries also made it into the popular song contest final.

They include Moldova, Azerbaijan, Greece, Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Armenia, Cyprus and Belgium.

The winners of the first #ESC2017 Semi-Final are: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/oTqNaozRaz

— Eurovision (@Eurovision) May 9, 2017

After his performance, the teen from Moama in the NSW Riverina gave a quick shoutout to Australia.

“Hi everyone back at home I’m thinking about you guys and wow this is incredible,” Firebrace said.

JUST IN – Aussie #Eurovision entrant Isaiah Firebrace is through to the finals! #sun7 pic.twitter.com/5BlHyDrBhG

— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) May 9, 2017

The second round of semi-finals will take place from 5am on Friday (AEST).