Just a few minutes ago, the act representing Australia in Eurovision 2024 was revealed. SBS channel internally selected the song “One Milkali (One Blood)” by the band Electric Fields ! The news was kept secret until the last day. About three hours before the official unveiling of the song video by the Eurovision channel on YouTube, the Australian channel SBS posted the following video:
“One Milkali (One Blood)” incorporates Yankunytjatjara, an Aboriginal language of the Anangu tribe, one of the oldest living cultures on earth.
The influences of the duo are so broad and sweeping, it may even be an injustice to put a label on their sound. Storytelling that honours Zaachariaha’s connection to his country, cultures and peoples – singing in Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, and English – fuses with Michael’s finesse for futuristic compositions; a combination that ensures their music feels truly fresh and modern. The co-writing duo’s motto is always to “bypass the barriers”.
Their Eurovision entry, One Milkali (One Blood), is their dream for a world where we are all united. It’s a world disco in the face of the vast universe, mirroring the kinship we all share with the repeating patterns of nature.
Like two halves of a whole, the lyric video sees Zaachariaha and Michael side by side, baring their souls to reflect that without all our armour, we are all more similar than we are different. As neon lights shine around them, it shows how we’re made of atoms and cosmic dust, at one with ourselves, each other, and the planet.
Listen to Australia’s participation in Eurovision 2024:
“We are buzzed with euphoria at our chance to share this music with the world. Our music comes from the deepest place in both of us and Eurovision is the most exciting opportunity to bring together our cultures and share the joy of our global connection.”
Electric Fields
“Electric Fields are set to captivate Europe with their genre-defying music. By blending catchy beats with a beautiful sentiment, they have crafted an uplifting dance anthem ‘One Milkali (One Blood)’. With their unparalleled passion and infectious energy SBS is proud to have Electric Fields amplify Australian voices and leave audiences yearning for more.”
Emily Griggs – SBS Head of Entertainment
[Source: eurovision.tv]
WHO ARE ELECTRIC FIELDS?
Electric Fields is an electronic music duo consisting of singer Zaachariaha Fielding and keyboardist and producer Michael Ross . They combine modern electronic music with indigenous language and culture. They were runners up to Kate Miller-Heidke in ‘Eurovision – Australia Decides’ 2019 with their song ‘2000 and Whatever’ .
Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest…
- Appearances: 8
- Appearances in the Grand Final: 7
- First Appearance: 2015
- Last Appearance (up to date): 2023
- Highest placement: 2nd (2016)
- Lowest placement: 14th in the Semi Final (2021)
Australia will appear in the 2nd half of the 1st semi-final of Eurovision 2024. Stay tuned to OGAE Greece for all the latest about their participation!
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