Austria: National Final Date Announced

Austrian broadcaster ORF have today announced the date for the Austrian national final for Eurovision 2016.

Austria will choose its next Eurovision act on 12th February 2016. This date has been confirmed by the ORF.

The final will contain 10 participants; 9 internally selected, one wildcard chosen through a public vote. Songwriters can submit songs via e-mail for the chance of becoming the ‘Wildcard’ entry. In the final, voting will consist of 50% televoting and 50% jury.


Austria was represented by “The Makemakes – I Am Yours” in Vienna and finished in last place with nil points.