She comes from a land down under and she’s packing her bags for Tbilisi and is ready to slay. Isabella Clarke, the artist representing Australia at Junior Eurovision 2017 has revealed her entry “Speak Up”. It’s an upbeat pop anthem about the youth of the world having a voice. In Australia’s third attempt at Junior Eurovision, does Isabella have what it takes to go to the top of the scoreboard?
Isabella Clarke “Speak Up” (Official music video)
As the title would suggest, “Speak Up” is a powerful anthem of resilience, confidence and having the courage to speak your mind at a young age. Isabella sings “Don’t blame it on my youth, I’m gonna speak the truth.” Isabella, you slay!
The music video takes place in a suburban Melbourne school and was shot in one continuous take. Isabella struts her stuff through the classrooms, hallways and playgrounds, complete with pom-poms, makeshift beds, and dozens of backing dancers. Isabella does a phenomenal job at keeping up with the dancers whilst belting out her song. The amount of rehearsing this must have taken is commendable.
And, as any great Eurovision entry has, the song rounds out with an epic key change in the last chorus. Isabella joins her dancing friends who are all waving the flags of countries scattered throughout Europe – symbolising unity and peace amongst young people all over the world.
The Eurovision fandom on social media were quick to praise Australia’s entry for JESC 2017:
Ozzies, your jESC entry this year slays the shit out of your ESC one. G'day and good luck. #jesc #Australia
— Katja / ???? ?????????????????? (@SchlagerKaty) October 7, 2017
Australia is a bop! Belarus is still peak though ? #JESC2017
— Lisa Bird???????????? (@birdy87) October 7, 2017
Last month the ABC confirmed Isabella Clarke as Australia’s act for its appearance at Eurovision 2017. Isabella is a 13-year-old singer from Melbourne. She’s known for her powerful voice and sassy stage presence, and has experience performing in large concerts as well as more intimate venues.
What do you think? Does Isabella Clarke give you the inspiration to stand up and speak your mind? Sound off in the comments section below!
One-shot video is always a great thing! Song comes as repetitive everywhere but I guess they’ll try to rock it live (since this video)…
J’adore j’adore j’adore!!
Love it! Very topical.
Good luck from a great grandmother who tried very hard to stop bullying when I was teaching.
I also need to mention that Dami I’m (australia Eurovision 2016) has a song called “speak up” on her heart beats Album.
It amazing and powerful listen to it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNJLPy3wAqw
I really love this, she is great and the song is what songs should reflect today.
great song, i feel like this could do good. it’s a upbeat song which was unexpected, because i totally thought a ballad would rise from australia. top 5 by far.
Australia’s position in JESC is perfectly validated with this song:). Additionally, their 12 points from the jury to UK gave them a permanent Eurovision place:).
Australia is definitely recycling the same song year after year, even in the adult Eurovision. Australia, start risking NOW!
This song sounds SO much like Running on Air. It’s good – catchy and contemporary but still kid friendly. The chorus is a bit annoying, but that is rescued by great verses and a catchy pre-chorus. Isabella’s got a really mature and strong voice.
Obligatory Top 5 for Australia anyway regardless.
This will do SO well, Juries will love this, and I also think a lot of people will be voting for this. Idk if I have this, The Netherlands, Russia or Belarus in my first place.
So far we have only decent songs, even boring Italy is actually good XD. Waiting for Armenia and Macedonia, they sound promising.
I agree with everything you said. Macedonia will also be revealed today – I think it’s amazing. And this is my favourite from Australia in JESC. Portugal is bad tho, Serbia is bad produced, but I think it will sound better in Georgia.
the same think again
Excuse me, but WHAT??? This song has nothing to do with their previous entries. lol
Wow!! This is really catchy and I love that last key change. I can see this doing very well at JESC.
go isabella! this is awesome go aussie (it’s kind of funny though how the none of the countries of the flags at the end are in jesc this year)
maybe netherlands and macedonia 😛
are you ok? i think you should rewatch the video lol
haha oh yeah there’s an extra end bit XD
gosh, I wasn’t expecting an entry like that from Australia for JESC. It’s actually very good. I think it might do very well.