Australia’s national broadcaster SBS considers Dami Im for Eurovision 2026. Ten years after “Sound of Silence”, could the star return for victory?
Speculation is reaching a fever pitch in Australia, suggesting the nation may play one of its strongest cards for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. According to reports by the Greek website Eurovisionfun, the most prominent name currently under consideration is the woman who nearly secured a historic victory for the country: Dami Im.
The Journey to Close the Circle in Vienna
Dami Im, one of Australia’s most respected vocalists, remains etched in the memory of Eurovision fans for her unforgettable performance in Stockholm 2016 with the song “Sound of Silence”. She finished in second place overall – Australia’s highest achievement to date. Notably, she won the jury vote by a significant margin, and many enthusiasts still view her as the moral winner of that year.
According to the report, the national broadcaster is seeking a reliable and powerful artist capable of returning Australia to the top of the leaderboard, with Dami Im emerging as the preferred choice. The singer has previously expressed interest in returning, hinting in interviews that she has “unfinished business” with the contest.
Social Media Teasers: “Big Things Are Coming”
While rumors circulate online, Dami Im herself has added fuel to the fire. Responding to a follower’s question on her official TikTok account regarding a potential return, she provided a surprisingly candid answer. The singer admitted she had attempted to represent Australia again in the past, but it did not materialize at the time. However, she added a statement that set fan expectations soaring: “This year marks 10 years since my performance on the stage in Stockholm… big things are about to happen”. This sentiment aligns perfectly with reports that the national broadcaster views the tenth anniversary of her participation as the ideal opportunity for a comeback.
@dami.im 10 years anniversary baby! ALSO happy new year 😂 #eurovision #damiim #australianeurovision #soundofsilence #eurovision2026 ♬ original sound – Dami Im
Strategic Timing for a Eurovision Return
The selection of Dami Im for Eurovision 2026 appears logical for several key reasons:
- A Decade of Redemption: Exactly ten years have passed since her iconic 2016 performance. Returning at this milestone is symbolic, creating a powerful media narrative of a “full circle” moment.
- The Hunger for Victory: Following several years of varying results, Australia is keen to return to the Top 5. Dami Im has already proven her ability to captivate Europe, particularly the professional juries.
- Internal Selection: Australia has recently utilized a direct internal selection process, allowing the national broadcaster to tailor the participation to an artist of her stature.
The Eurovision community has anticipated this for years. Even before an official confirmation, Dami Im remains a consensus favorite among fans. The TikTok hint has made the hope feel more realistic than ever, and expectations are high for an official announcement soon.
We will continue to monitor and update if the Australian Eurovision star is indeed packing her bags for Austria.
What do you think? Should Dami Im return to Eurovision, or is it better to give new artists a chance? Let us know in the comments!
Australia at Eurovision 2025
“Milkshake Man” is the title of the song performed by singer Go-Jo, who represented Australia in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Australia did not qualify for the Grand Final and finished in 11th place out of 16, with only 41 points.
This was the second consecutive year in which the country failed to qualify for the Grand Final — a first in Australia’s Eurovision history — with two straight years ending in 11th place in its semi-final, each time with 41 points.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Australia’s 11th participation in Eurovision. Australia joined the competition in 2015 and got its best result at Eurovision 2016 when singer Dami Im got second place with her song “Sound of Silence”.
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Maor Heumann has been writing about the Eurovision Song Contest and following it for over three decades. He has attended five contests and has found something to appreciate in almost every possible musical genre — from the sugary pop entries that finish last in the semi-finals to the quirky avant-garde pieces that even the competition’s juries struggled to connect with. He usually prefers original languages and songs with depth over Swedish-produced English clones — though he doesn’t promise to stick to that rule.
He grew up on the kibbutz of Sara’le Sharon, who instilled in him a love for music and created his first connection to the contest back in 1993 — before most of the current editorial team was even born.
