- WA homegrown artist Go-Jo is representing Australia in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest
- Go-Jo will be performing his hit song Milkshake Man
- His performance will be seen by an estimated 160 million viewers globally
Homegrown artist Marty Zambotto, also known as Go-Jo, is getting set to 'shake and make the whole world dance' as he takes to the stage in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
The Manjimup local is representing Australia, performing his hit song Milkshake Manthis week in Basel, Switzerland.
Go-Jo's performance marks the second time a Western Australian act has been chosen to represent Australia in recent years, building on the strong performance of Perth's Voyager, who placed in the Top 10 at the 2023 Grand Final.
The Cook Government is supporting Go-Jo's appearance through a $50,000 2024-25 Arts Strategic Initiatives grant, recognising this performance is an important opportunity to showcase WA's creativity and cultural identity on one of the world's largest stages.
Go-Jo joins a growing list of WA acts who are showcasing the State's reputation as a vibrant, creative powerhouse.
The 2025 contest will be the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, marking Australia's ninth entry into the contest.
Known for his vibrant pop-style performance and significant social media presence, Go-Jo's performances have garnered over 60 million digital streams and more than 1 billion views to date.
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"On Saturday night, the world will be watching as Go-Jo takes to the Eurovision stage and we are so thrilled that a West Aussie is representing Australia.
"The Cook Government supports contemporary music and home-grown talent through a range of grant opportunities, and we are supporting Go-Jo on the world's biggest stage through the 2024-25 Arts Strategic Initiatives grant.
"Eurovision is one of the few global events where music truly becomes a shared language, and it is great to see WA talent in the spotlight.
"Go-Jo's selection in Eurovision once again shows the international music scene what we've known for a long time - that WA is home to extraordinary creativity, and bold, world-class artists."
