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The group performed the synth-metal song Promise, with its screamo interlude but, true to Eurovision style, the band's outfits were adorned with glitter and sequins.
Lead singer Danny Estrin arrived on stage in a car.
The 10 countries went through to the grand final, in the order they were announced, are:
Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
Estonia: Alika – Bridges
Belgium: Gustaph – Because of You
Austria: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Stay
Poland: Blanka – Solo
Australia: Voyager – Promise
Armenia: Brunette – Future Lover
Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem.
Australia has been competing in Eurovision since 2015, when it was invited to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the competition after the country was first invited to perform in a non-competing capacity the year before.
Our entry into the competition was meant to be a one-off occasion, but Australia returned the following year.
Australians have competed in Eurovision before that, but for other countries.
The late Olivia Newton-John competed for the UK and Gina G sung the hit Ooh Aah … Just a Little Bit while also representing the UK.
Australians are also this year claiming Andrew Lambrou, who is through to the grand final for Cyprus but was born and raised in Australia.
Australia's position in the competition going forward is tenuous. It will need to re-negotiate its participation beyond 2023 as this is the last year it is confirmed to compete.
Many are asking why the non-European nation is in the competition in the first place and that has a lot to do with the fact that Aussies are big fans of Eurovision, with SBS having broadcast the show every year since 1983.