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 Eurovision Song Contest 1963 United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1963. It was held on 24 February 1963 and presented by David Jacobs. For a second year running Ronnie Caroll represented the UK with a song called "Say Wonderful Things" and went on to come 4th in the contest. In addition to hosting the national final, David Jacobs provided the BBC TV commentary at the Eurovision final. Nicholas Parsons served as the jury spokesperson for the UK. "Say Wonderful Things" won the national