Two Australian acts are vying not just for the spotlight at Eurovision this year but for ultimate musical victory in Malmö, Sweden.
South Australia’s electronic duo Electric Fields and Sydney singer Silia Kapsis, who will be representing Cyprus, are gearing up for what promises to be a fiercely contested battle in the music industry’s equivalent of the Olympics.
Electric Fields, composed of vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross, kicked off their rehearsals this Thursday with a splash.
Known for their electric performances, they are set to make history by incorporating Indigenous languages into their Eurovision performance, a first for any Australian act.
Fielding, in a display of cultural pride, will perform parts of their song One Mikali (One Blood) in Yankunytjatjara, the language of the Anangu peoples, adding a profound depth to their act.
South Australia’s electronic duo Electric Fields (pictured) and Sydney singer Silia Kapsis are gearing up for what promises to be a fiercely contested battle at Eurovision this year
During their visually arresting rehearsal in Malmo, Fielding was a sight to behold, clad in a breathtaking white frock that flowed effortlessly as he moved across the stage, illuminated by a backdrop featuring his own artwork titled ‘Paraulpi’.
This piece not only inspired the stage’s LED display but also added a personal touch that resonated with the audience.
Meanwhile, Silia Kapsis, the teenage sensation from Sydney, is ready to dazzle Eurovision fans with her song Liar.
Electric Fields, composed vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboard player and producer Michael Ross, kicked off their rehearsals this Thursday with a splash
Known for her stint as a Nickelodeon personality, Kapsis is showcasing her acclaimed choreographic skills in a high-energy performance.
Kapsis follows in the footsteps of Andrew Lambrou, marking her as the second Australian tapped by Cyprus for the Eurovision contest.
Both acts will perform in the first semi-final on May 8, facing the daunting task of impressing Eurovision’s diehard public voters who will determine the ten countries advancing to the grand final.
Australia has a strong track record at Eurovision, having secured a spot in the grand final every year since being invited in 2015, except in 2021 when Covid-19 restrictions limited participation.
Last year, Australia’s prog synth metal outfit Voyager clinched the ninth spot, while the country’s best result to date was achieved by Dami Im in 2016 with her mesmerising rendition of Sound of Silence.
Meanwhile, Silia Kapsis, the teenage sensation from Sydney, is ready to dazzle Eurovision fans with her song Liar
Known for her stint as a Nickelodeon personality, Kapsis is showcasing her acclaimed choreographic skills in a high-energy performance
