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
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 the influx of nations that wanted to compete in the contest.Because Cyprus placed 20th at the 2003 contest, Lisa was forced to compete in the first Eurovision semi-final, held on 12 May 2004.She performed 14th, following Albania and preceding Macedonia Cyprus qualified to the final, placing 5th in the semi-final and scoring 149 points.In the final, country performed 21st,following UK and preceding Turkey and placed 5th in the final, scoring 170 points.Meaning that Cyprus automatically qualified for the final in the 2005 contest. Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 Cyprus was represented by Lisa Andreas and the song "Stronger