Not a day has passed since Loreen of Sweden lifted the crystal trophy of the 57th Eurovision Song Contest and the first country to confirm their participation via their broadcaster’s official website is non other than Austria.

Austria debuted in 1957 and ever since have taken numerous short or longer breaks either due to not being eligible for scoring badly the previous years or in protest for the bad placings the country achieved.

Today, ORF General Director Alexander Wrabetz confirmed that Austria will be taking part in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Although, Trackshittaz actually ended last in the first semi final this year, ORF state they are happy with their performance and will discuss the format of the selection of their next representative at a later date but there will be no discussion on their participation next year.

Source: ORF.at