Today the Wiwi Jury – our in-house panel of music unprofessionals — travelled to Canberra to tuck into some Vegemite on toast. After our mouths were left as salty as Cory Bernardi after the marriage equality vote, we decided to sit down over a cold glass of Pub Squash and review the entry for Australia at Junior Eurovision 2017, “Speak Up” by Isabella Clarke. Do we want to join Isabella and speak up for what we believe in? Read on to find out…

Australia’s Junior Eurovision 2017 song

“Speak Up” reviews – Isabella Clarke

Antony: Isabella and her song — with its infectious and modern beat — is truly a breath of fresh air this year. The song is anthemic with a positive attitude and will be inspiring for kids around the world with its impactful message. I am proud having this song represent my country.

Score: 10/10

Chris: It’s so refreshing to hear a “positivity” song at Junior Eurovision, that also sounds like something a junior artist would want to sing. “Speak Up” doesn’t reinvent the wheel too much, but it’s infectiously joyous and Isabella really does a great job with it. Extra points for the obligatory key change, too.

Score: 8/10

Josh: Three claps for my homegirl! Guys, this is by far Australia’s best effort at Junior Eurovision in their three-year history. It’s a well produced and infectious bop with age-appropriate lyrical content to match. Yaasss Isabella, you should go out there and speak the truth regardless of your youth. Isabella is setting the standard for young female role models. This. Is. Amazing.

Score: 10/10

Robyn: This is so good. “Speak Up” is exactly the sort of song that should be at Junior Eurovision. It has a fresh modern sound with a message aimed especially at younger listeners. Isabella has a great voice, she delivers live and she can move. This could do really well in Tbilisi!

Score: 10/10

Sebastian: She doesn’t just ‘speak up’ – she sings it from the rooftop, honey! Isabella brings real attitude and freshness to the theme of youth empowerment. It’s all tied together with some fantabulous choreography which hopefully Isabella can mirror onstage. The hook is such an earworm – I’m getting flashbacks to Destiny Chukunyere and I’m loving it. A golden talent and a real contender for the win.

Score: 10/10

William: Isabella Clarke looks like a young Kylie Minogue and oozes a similar likability and effervescence. The on-trend production melds dollhouse with tropical house, gifting us something that’s at once sweet and light yet strong. The bridge, which is filled with a key change and plenty of vocal gymnastics, could give this that “moment” so essential to Eurovision winners.

Score: 9/10

Our jury for 2017 consists of 20 jurors, but we only have room for 6 reviews. The remaining 14 scores are listed below.

Angus: 8/10

Antranig: 9.5/10

Bernardo: 9/10

Cinan: 7/10

Deban: 6.5/10

Jonathan: 9.5/10

Jordi: 8/10

Jovana: 8/10

Luis: 7.5/10

Marek: 9/10

Mario: 8/10

Natalie: 8/10

Renske: 9/10

Rezo: 9/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The highest and lowest scores are dropped prior to calculating the average score. This is to remove outliers and reduce potential bias. We have removed a low of 6.5 and a high of 10.

WIWI JURY SCORE: 8.69/10

READ ALL OUR JESC WIWI JURY RANKINGS AND REVIEWS

FOLLOW OUR JUNIOR EUROVISION COVERAGE

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Stephen Podesta
Stephen Podesta
6 years ago

Dami Im whom came 2nd at Eurovision in 2016 has a song called “speak up” and Anthemic piece that is amazing.
Listen to it here, she could of wo Eurovision with this song.
It can be found on her “Heart beats” Album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RBSK596ecc

Escmim
Escmim
6 years ago

Is Jovana wiwiblogger from Balkan region?

ESC 4ever
ESC 4ever
6 years ago

MY WINNER! Go Australia <3

beccaboo1212
6 years ago

“Speak Up” should be in the soundtrack for Just Dance 2019. 🙂

Harry
Harry
6 years ago

Isabella has a great voice. The song is very catchy & radio friendly. Australia will do well this year, maybe win!

Jackson
Jackson
6 years ago

Love this song. Top 3 in my opinion

Héctor
Héctor
6 years ago

Extremelly overrated. Australia shouldn’t end in the top 5, but it will… as always.

HBau
HBau
6 years ago

If she can sing it live, this deserves to win.

Irelandeia
Irelandeia
6 years ago

This song is quality, quality, quality. Wouldn’t be surprised if this pulls off 1st place! It’s got my vote 🙂

Darren
Darren
6 years ago

But of an overrated result guys….

Oh wait no, it’s Australia nevermind.

EscAU
EscAU
6 years ago

go isabella go aussieeee!