Montaigne releases Eurovision clip for Technicolour after performing at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Singer-songwriter Montaigne performed her single Technicolour at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras over the weekend.
And the 25-year-old, whose real name is Jessica Alyssa Cerro, is now set to perform the track at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
In the lead-up to the international competition, she has released a clip from her Mardi Gras concert, which was filmed at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Video release: Earlier this month, alternative artist Montaigne performed her new single Technicolour during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2021. In the lead-up to Eurovision 2021 she has released the clip which was filmed from the Sydney Cricket Ground
Montaigne will travel to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, in May to perform in a Covid-safe arena as Australia’s representative at Eurovision.
She offered a glimpse of what was to come when she took to the stage at the SCG on Saturday, stunning in an all-white ensemble comprising a tight white top and trousers, a metal choker and boots.
Montaigne sported a vibrant orange buzz cut, and her dramatic makeup consisted of multi-coloured dust on her her eyelids and winged eyeliner.
Bright beauty: She went all out with her beauty look, donning a freshly vibrant orange buzz cut. The singer added a shimmer of multi-coloured dust on her her eyelids, along with her signature winged liner
Kinky elements: In the clip, Montaigne wore an all-white ensemble and added a kinky element to her outfit with a metal choker and leg suspenders
Technicolour was written with Eurovision in mind and features a catchy chorus.
Montaigne co-wrote the song with Sydney-based songwriter and producer Dave Hammer, who has worked with Lime Cordiale and Thundamentals.
Last year, Montaigne beat the likes of Vanessa Amorosi, Casey Donovan and Jack Vidgen to perform at Eurovision.
Next stop, Eurovision! In May, the star will head to Rottenham, Netherlands to perform in a COVID-safe arena for Eurovision
Despite the competition being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, SBS confirmed in March that Montaigne would still be representing Australia in 2021.
‘I’m so happy to receive this good news during such times,’ she said at the time.
‘At home, we’ve started this ritual of cracking open a fortune cookie daily and reading our fortunes to each other and I got one that read, “You will be sharing great news with all the people you love.” I’m so glad it came true!’
AUSTRALIA DECIDES: Last year, Montaigne beat out big names like Vanessa Amorosi, Casey Donovan and Jack Vidgen, to perform at Eurovision in, however it was cancelled due to Coronavirus pandemic which had an increase in deaths in the region
Australia has long been obsessed with the Eurovision Song Contest, but was allowed to submit an artist until Guy Sebastian performed in 2015.
Since then, the likes of Dami Im, Isaiah Firebrace, Jessica Mauboy and Kate Miller-Heidke have represented their country in the competition.
Eurovision star! Past Eurovision stars Kate Miller-Heidke (pictured) along with winner of the Eurovision song contest 2015 Måns Zelmerlöw, served as special guests at the show