Powerhouse performances, colourful costumes and more unfolds on Eurovision Australia Decides 2022

Some of Australia’s most talented artists battled it out for the top spot to represent Australia at Eurovision 2022.

On Saturday night, singers attended gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to belt out their very best vocals in the hopes to head overseas for the annual event. 

X-Factor Australia alum Isaiah Firebrace, 22, also returned to the stage this year.

Australia decides: Some of Australia’s most talented artists battled it out for the top spot to represent Australia at Eurovision 2022. Pictured: Isaiah Firebrace and Evie Irie

He opted for a layered, all-white outfit and accessorised with multiple chains on his neck. 

For his performance, he was joined by Central Coast-based singer-songwriter Evie Irie, 19. 

She brought a touch of edge to the stage in a pair of leather pants, a matching bodice, with sheer sleeves and studded detailing. 

Duo! For his performance, he was joined by Central Coast-based singer-songwriter Evie Irie

Duo! For his performance, he was joined by Central Coast-based singer-songwriter Evie Irie 

Glamorous: Pop star Charley (pictured) donned a sheer off-the-shoulder body suit, with a silver tulle skirt draped around her waist

Glamorous: Pop star Charley (pictured) donned a sheer off-the-shoulder body suit, with a silver tulle skirt draped around her waist

Pop of colour: Meanwhile, quirky musician Jaguar Jonze (pictured) added some colour to the stage in an all-orange ensemble by Adidas

Pop of colour: Meanwhile, quirky musician Jaguar Jonze (pictured) added some colour to the stage in an all-orange ensemble by Adidas

Gold Coast-raised musician Charley opted for glamour, donning a sheer off-the-shoulder body suit, with a silver tulle skirt draped around her waist. 

Meanwhile, quirky musician Jaguar Jonze, 30, added some colour to the stage in an all-orange ensemble by Adidas. 

Also in the running to win the nation’s heart at Eurovision Australia Decides, is international act, Norwegian supergroup Keiino. 

International act: Also in the running to win the nation's heart at Eurovision Australia Decides, is international act, Norwegian supergroup Keiino. Pictured, Alexandra Rotan (centre) Fred Buljo(left) and Tom Hugo (right)

International act: Also in the running to win the nation’s heart at Eurovision Australia Decides, is international act, Norwegian supergroup Keiino. Pictured, Alexandra Rotan (centre) Fred Buljo(left) and Tom Hugo (right)

Feeling blue: TikTok Wildcard performer Erica Padilla (pictured) stunned in a metallic blue dress with a dramatic thigh-high split

Feeling blue: TikTok Wildcard performer Erica Padilla (pictured) stunned in a metallic blue dress with a dramatic thigh-high split

The group is made up of Tom Hugo, Alexandra Rotan and Fred Buljo, who turned heads in red and black outfits. 

TikTok Wildcard performer Erica Padilla, 35, stunned in a metallic blue dress with a dramatic thigh-high split. 

Handsome singer Andrew Lambrou, 23, was all smiles during his set, to, opting for or a casual pair of black chinos teamed with a matching coloured tank.

Sparkles! Seann Miley (pictured) truly shone in his sparkly black ensemble, revealing his left upper thigh

Sparkles! Seann Miley (pictured) truly shone in his sparkly black ensemble, revealing his left upper thigh

Who's that? Meanwhile, Sheldon Riley (pictured) was chose an animal print ensemble and his face hidden behind a metal mask and oversized black hat

Who’s that? Meanwhile, Sheldon Riley (pictured) was chose an animal print ensemble and his face hidden behind a metal mask and oversized black hat

Happy: Handsome singer Andrew Lambrou (pictured) was all smiles during his set

Happy: Handsome singer Andrew Lambrou (pictured) was all smiles during his set

Seann Miley Moore, 29, truly shone in his sparkly black ensemble, revealing his left upper thigh. 

The Voice Australia alumnis and girl group G-Nation (made up of Taylah Silvestri, Mateja Sardelis, Emma Caporaso, Rylee Vormelker, Alessia Musolino, and Isla Ward)  also turned up the heat with their catchy tune Bite Me. 

Meanwhile, Sheldon Riley, 22, donned an animal print ensemble and his face hidden behind a metal mask and oversized black hat.   

Girl power: Girl group G-Nation (pictured) also turned up the heat with their tune Bite Me

Girl power: Girl group G-Nation (pictured) also turned up the heat with their tune Bite Me

Hosting duties: This year's show saw Dylan Lewis (pictured) become Australia Decides' first-ever Green Room host

Hosting duties: This year’s show saw Dylan Lewis (pictured) become Australia Decides’ first-ever Green Room host

This year’s show saw Dylan Lewis become Australia Decides’ first-ever Green Room host.

Former Australian Idol star Paulini Curuenavuli, gave her lungs a good run as she performed her song We Are One. 

The 39-year-old opted for a casually chic outfit consisting of a black blazer and trousers with a simple pale orange top. 

Is she the one? Former Australian Idol star Curuenavuli (pictured) gave her lungs a good run as she performed her song We Are One

Is she the one? Former Australian Idol star Curuenavuli (pictured) gave her lungs a good run as she performed her song We Are One

Casually cool: The 39-year-old opted for a casually chic outfit consisting of a black blazer and trousers with a simple pale orange top

Casually cool: The 39-year-old opted for a casually chic outfit consisting of a black blazer and trousers with a simple pale orange top

Earlier this month, Paulini told Daily Mail Australia she had kicked her fitness regimen up a notch in the lead-up to the live show. 

‘I’m trying to get myself show fit, trying to be as confident as I can show-wise, I know its going to be 100 per cent live,’ the singer said. 

Eurovision – Australia Decides 2022 aired Saturday on  SBS and can be streamed via SBS On Demand.

Tune in: Eurovision ¿ Australia Decides 2022 aired Saturday on SBS and can be streamed via SBS On Demand

Tune in: Eurovision – Australia Decides 2022 aired Saturday on SBS and can be streamed via SBS On Demand