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
United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 The United Kingdom competed at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004, where they were represented by Cory Spedding with the song "The Best Is Yet To Come". A national final was held by Independent Television (ITV) to select the UK entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004. The selection show, broadcast on digital channel ITV2, was held on 4 September 2004 and was presented by Holly Willoughby, Stephen Mulhern and Michael Underwood. Televoting was held to select the winner from the 9 competing acts. The 2004 Eurovision Song Contest was