Eurovision in Malmö is now just over a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography, and their Eurovision 2024 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Australia’s 2024 representatives Electric Fields.
Electric Fields’ Eurovision Journey So Far…
Back in March Electeic Fields were selected to represent Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, alongside the artist announcement the duo released the song “One Milkali (One Blood)”. Late last month it was determined that Electric Fields will perform thirteenth in the first Eurovision Semi-Final in Malmö on May 7th.
What do we think of “One Milkali (One Blood)“
The team at That Eurovision Site have reacted to Australia’s entry for Malmö. Tim gave his thoughts on “One Milkali (One Blood)”, which you can check out below, you can also check out our written review here:
Who are Electric Fields?
Electric Fields are an electronic musical duo consisting of vocalist Zaachariaha Fielding and producer Michael Ross. For the duo their music is inspired by aboriginal culture. The duo sing in three separate languages these are Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, as well as English. Zaachariaha is originally from Mimili in Australia and is the oldest of nine siblings. Michael Ross is originally from Adelaide, before the Electric Fields project he took part in The X Factor Australia in 2013.
In terms of releasing music, Electric Fields first featured on songs for artists in Australia, their first feature being “No Other High” with Touch Sensitive in 2017. In 2016 the duo did release an EP entitled “Inma”. Electric Fields took part in Australia Decides back in 2019 with the song “2000 and Whatever”, the duo ultimately finished in second place in the competition. It hasn’t just been music that Electric Fields have been involved in, the duo also released a documentary in Australia entitled “Voice From The Desert” in 2018. In the Spring of 2020 Elecrric Fields released a duet with Norwegian 2019 Eurovision representatives KEiiNO entitled “Would I Lie”.
Electric Fields’ 2024 Eurovision entry “One Milkali (One Blood)” was written by Zaachariaha and Michael themselves. zaachariaha and Michael also produced the track alongside Luke Million.
Australia’s Eurovision Journey
The most recent country to debut into the Eurovision Song Contest, Australia debuted in 2015. Guy Sebastian represented the land down-under with his entry “Tonight Again” in Vienna, where they managed to place 5th. Since their debut, they have participated every single year of the competition.
In 2023, Voyager were internally selected to represent Australia with their entry “Promise”. Performing in the second semi-final, Australia finished first in the semi-final, qualifying for the Grand Final. The band eventually finished in 9th place, receiving 151 points – 21 from the televote and 130 from the juries.
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News Source:Electric Fields/ That Eurovision Site
Photo Credit: Nick Wilson
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