Jordan Anthony (singer)
| Company type | Public broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting, television, radio |
| Founded | July 1, 1932 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Owner | Australian Government |
| Website | abc |
Australia took part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019, which was hosted in Gliwice, Poland. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) chose Jordan Anthony as the country's entrant through an internal selection process.
Background
Since making its first appearance in 2015, Australia has been a regular participant in the Junior Eurovision competition. On 1 September 2019, ABC revealed that Jordan Anthony would be representing Australia. Born on 16 December 2004, Anthony previously gained national recognition as a contestant on the eighth season of The Voice Australia, where he was coached by Delta Goodrem and ultimately placed fourth. His song for Junior Eurovision was titled "We Will Rise". Anthony's heritage includes Polish roots, with two of his grandparents originating from Zawiercie, which strengthened his ties to the host nation.
At Junior Eurovision
During the opening ceremony and draw for the performance order on 18 November 2019, Australia was assigned to open the show on 24 November, performing first ahead of France.
Voting
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| Australia earned 39 points through the online voting system | |
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Comprehensive voting breakdown
The Australian panel of jurors was composed of Christine Collyer, Jess Hitchcock, Paul Waxman, Jael Wena (who represented Australia at Junior Eurovision 2018), and Dylan Marguccio.
| Running Order | Nation | Juror A | Juror B | Juror C | Juror D | Juror E | Final Position | Total Points |
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