Electric Fields put on the show of their lives in Malmö, Sweden, on Tuesday as they represented Australia in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
The band, comprised of vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and musician Michael Ross, set the stage alight with their song One milkali (One blood), which contains Yankunytjatjara lyrics – the language of the Anangu people.
Fielding and Ross were joined on-stage by vocalists Brendan Maclean, Alyson Joyce and Simi Vuata, and didgeridoo player Fred Leone.
It was the first time Indigenous lyrics have been performed on the Eurovision stage, as well as the first time a contestant has ever played the didgeridoo.
Fielding looked incredible in a shimmering white gown with pleated details and a plunging neckline.
Electric Fields (pictured) put on the show of their lives in Malmö, Sweden , on Tuesday as they represented Australia in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest
Sadly, it wasn’t enough to win over audiences, as Electric Dreams failed to make it past the first semi-final and qualify for the grand final.
They are one of five bands out of 15 who didn’t make the cut, joined by Poland’s Luna, Iceland’s Hera Björk, Azerbaijan’s FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov and Moldova’s Natalia Barbu.
It is the worst result for Australia since singer Montaigne failed to qualify for the grand final in 2021.
The band, comprised of vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and musician Michael Ross, set the stage alight with their song One milkali (One blood), which contains Yankunytjatjara lyrics – the language of the Anangu people
It was the first time Indigenous lyrics have been performed on the Eurovision stage, as well as the first time a contestant has ever played the didgeridoo
Fielding and Ross were joined on-stage by vocalists Brendan Maclean, Alyson Joyce and Simi Vuata, and didgeridoo player Fred Leone
Fielding looked incredible in a shimmering white gown with pleated details and a plunging neckline
Meanwhile, Australia-based Cyprus entrant Silia Kapsis did make it through to the grand final with her song Liar.
Kapsis follows in the footsteps of Andrew Lambrou, marking her as the second Australian tapped by Cyprus for the Eurovision contest.
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.
Part two of the semi finals will take place from 5am AEST on Friday, and the grand final will begin on Sunday at 5pm AEST.
Sadly, it wasn’t enough to win over audiences, as Electric Dreams failed to make it past the first semi-final and qualify for the grand final
They are one of five bands out of 15 who didn’t make the cut, joined by Poland ‘s Luna, Iceland’s Hera Björk, Azerbaijan ‘s FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov and Moldova’s Natalia Barbu
