A dramatic report from Australia: Head of the national broadcaster SBS reveals in an interview that the country’s Eurovision 2026 representative in Vienna will be announced very soon – and promises Australians, “you’ll all be very happy with the choice”.
Excitement is building in Australia, where many feel the country is preparing to pull out a particularly strong card for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. In an interview with the head of the Australian national broadcaster SBS, Natalie Edgar, new and exciting details were revealed about the Australian entrant for Vienna.
“You’ll All Be Happy”
Natalie Edgar, head of the Australian national broadcaster SBS, revealed in an interview with the Australian site TV Tonight that the country’s 2026 Eurovision representative will be announced sooner than expected. She began the interview by referring to Eurovision 2026 and did not hide her excitement:
“Australia has been broadcasting Eurovision for more than 40 years and began participating in 2015, when the contest took place in Vienna, so it feels like a nice full-circle moment to where it all began”.
Edgar emphasized that the artist for Eurovision 2026 will be revealed very soon — “sooner than you think.” When asked about the artist’s identity, she dropped a few hints:
“I’ve signed a confidentiality agreement, but I promise you — it’s really good. I think you’ll all be happy”.
The interviewers brought up the idea of a possible return of Dami Im, a topic that has surfaced repeatedly among fans. Edgar’s response added fuel to the speculation:
“I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised”.
A Full Circle in Vienna
Dami Im, one of Australia’s most acclaimed singers, is well remembered by Eurovision fans for her unforgettable 2016 Stockholm performance of “Sound of Silence”. She finished second overall — Australia’s best-ever result — and took first place in the jury vote by a clear margin. Many fans still regard her as the true winner of that year.
According to a Greek news outlet, the Australian national broadcaster SBS, is looking this year for a strong, reliable name who can bring Australia back to the top ranks, and Dami Im appears to be the preferred choice. The singer has previously expressed interest in returning to the contest, hinting in past interviews that she has “unfinished business” with Eurovision.
The Big TikTok Hint: “Big Things Are Coming”
While speculation continued to spread online, Dami Im herself helped fan the flames. Responding to a follower’s question on her official TikTok account about a possible return to the contest, she offered a surprising and honest answer. The singer admitted that she had tried in the past to return to represent Australia, but it didn’t work out at the time. However, she added a sentence that made fans’ hearts skip a beat:
“This year marks 10 years since my performance on the stage in Stockholm… Big things are about to happen”.
This statement ties directly to reports that the TV network is looking this year for a reliable and strong name, viewing the 10-year anniversary of Im’s participation as the perfect 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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