Victorian teen to represent Australia at Junior Eurovision

13 year old singer Isabella Clarke will represent Australia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2017.

Australians will be able to vote online for the first time, for the event to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, in November.

She is a principal vocalist in The Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

“I’m so honoured to be given the opportunity to represent Australia at such an amazing event. I can’t wait to start rehearsals and film the music video! I’m also looking forward to visiting Georgia for the first time and meeting all the other performers. It’s a dream come true and I hope I do my family and Australia proud,” she said.

“Isabella displayed all the qualities we were looking for in this year’s Australian representative,” says Michael Carrington, Head of ABC Children’s Television. “She has an incredible voice and stage presence and we believe she’ll do exceptionally well at JESC 2017. We look forward to her song debut and following her journey as she embarks on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.”

Director of Blink TV, Paul Clarke said: “Isabella will do us all proud. She has a terrific voice and we are looking forward to her performance in Tbilisi, Georgia. With 16 countries competing it’s also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other young performers and enjoy the celebration which is the Junior Eurovision Song Contest”.

ABC and Blink TV, in consultation with professional composers, are currently workshopping her entry, with a music video to be released soon.

From Victoria, Isabella is a 13-year-old singing sensation who made her debut on the Melbourne singing scene four years ago. Since then she’s received many accolades performing at various singing competitions and, at present, holds a coveted principal vocalist role in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

Isabella is self-confessed foodie who enjoys spending time with her family and friends and credits megastars Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige as her inspiration for singing. She loves Australian comedy television shows, knows how to laugh at herself, and is focused and determined both at school and in performing. Tipped for a bright future, Isabella hopes to join her idols and become an international recording artist. ABC and production partner Blink TV selected Isabella in consultation with leading Australian record companies.

Monday 27 November at 7.30pm on ABC ME.