Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 511 points. Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) has broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest since 1983, and the contest has gained a cult following over that time, primarily due the country's strong political and cultural ties with Europe. Paying tribute to this, the 2014 contest semi-finals included an interval act featuring Australian singer Jessica Mauboy. Australian singers have also participated at Eurovision as representatives of other countries, including Olivia Newton John (1974, ), two-time winner Johnny Logan (1980 and 1987, ), Gina G (1996, United Kingdom), and Jane Comerford as lead singer of Texas Lightning (2006, ). Tying in with the goal
Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 Turkey took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. The country was represented by Kayahan (vocals by Demet Sağıroğlu) with the song “Gözlerinin Hapsindeyim” written and composed by Kayahan. The entry was chosen by the people's jury. A=Ankara, B=Istanbul, C=Izmir, D=Antalya, E=Mersin, F=Diyarbakır, G=Trabzon, H=Erzurum On the night of the contest Kayahan performed 4th in the running order following Belgium and preceding The Netherlands. At the close of the voting the song had received 21 points placing Turkey 17th. 5 participants had voted for Gözlerinin hapsindeyim. The Turkish jury awarded its 12 points