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
Gina G singles discography two songs to the Re-born in the USA soundtrack following her appearance on the TV show of the same name, as well as recording an unreleased cover of "These Boots Are Made For Walking" and vocals for two tracks for an album by Soda Club. In 2004 she recorded vocals for a track entitled "Heaven" produced by Elemental which was released on promotional vinyl with new mixes of "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit" and in 2005 recorded a song called "Flashback" which was entered as a potential (yet ultimately unsuccessful) entry for the UK for the 2005 Eurovision Song