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We’ve earned points from far and wide, with Sweden emerging as our most loyal fan.
Italy, in a move that feels just a little personal now, has never given us a single point. Zero. Zilch. Not even for Dami Im, whose Sound of Silence anthem came second in the 2016 contest.
A snapshot of who Australia has voted for in Eurovision. Source: SBS News
Enter the Eurovision blocs
Welcome to the world of Eurovision voting blocs, where loyalty runs deeper than lyrics and neighbouring countries often show up for each other no matter the tune.
The Nordic voting bloc shows how Sweden and Norway tend to vote. Source: SBS News
The Nordic bloc
It’s Eurovision solidarity at its finest.
Monster rock band Lordi of Finland celebrate their victory at the finals of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest Source: Getty / Sean Gallup/Getty Images
The Mediterranean alliance
Greece has given Cyprus 522 points since the contest began, while Cyprus has repaid the favour with 544.
Southern European countries tend to stick together in voting. Source: SBS News
If they could vote for each other twice, they probably would.
It’s a reminder that Eurovision is just as much about politics, culture and community as it is about power ballads.
The bloc advantage
While Go-Jo’s ‘Milkshakes’ didn’t bring Europe to the yard this time, our presence in the world’s most fabulous song contest remains one worth watching.
