In regards to Australia 's participation in 2016 , the contest 's Executive Supervisor , Jon Ola Sand , stated : " The feedback we got from viewers , fans , press and the broadcasters after Australia 's participation in Vienna was overwhelmingly positive . We strongly believe the Eurovision Song Contest has the potential to evolve organically into a truly global event . Australia 's continued participation is an exciting step in that direction . It remains to be seen what such an event may look like in the long run . " SBS CEO and managing director Michael Ebeid stated : " SBS is thrilled to have secured this opportunity for Australia to compete at Stockholm in 2016 and thank the European Broadcasting Union for their invitation . The Eurovision Song Contest is a wonderful example of cultural diversity and social inclusion and our continued participation offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase Australian musical talent in a truly international multicultural celebration . Production partner Blink TV have been integral in supporting our ambition to build Australia 's presence on the world 's biggest stage and together we look forward to again bringing the Eurovision experience to our screens . " Dami Im was announced as the artist that would represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 on 3 March 2016 . The announcement was made by 's Eurovision Song Contest 2014 winner Conchita Wurst during her concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra , '' Conchita : From Vienna with Love '' , which took place at the Sydney Opera House . SBS streamed the announcement online through Facebook Live . In regards to her selection as the Australian representative , Im stated : " I am so thrilled and honoured to be representing Australia at Eurovision this year in Stockholm . I am really excited to be following in the footsteps of Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy who have both graced the Eurovision stage before me . I truly believe that the Australian public and Eurovision fans around the world are going to love the song I will be performing in Sweden . I can not wait to showcase it to the world and represent Australia to the best of my ability ! " Dami Im also represented Australia at the ABU TV Song Festival 2014 with the song " Living Dangerously " . Dami Im 's Eurovision song , " Sound of Silence " , was previewed on 10 March 2016 during the SBS 2 programme '' The Feed '' . The official video and digital download release of the full song occurred on 11 March 2016 . The song was written by the songwriting and production team DNA Songs , which consists of Anthony Egizii and David Musumeci . Controversy arose following the release of the Australian entry due to complaints that the lyrics of " Sound of Silence " violated the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest , which prohibit lyrics that contain " messages promoting any political cause , company , brand , products or services " . The lyric in question , " Trying to feel your love through face time " , was alleged to be mentioning the Apple Inc. videotelephony product FaceTime . On 5 April 2016 , the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group released a statement that cleared the song for the competition : " The lyrics of the Australian song are presented as two separate words , ' face time ' and not FaceTime which is an Apple trademark "
Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016