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).
