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Sheldon Riley is an Australian singer-songwriter who co-wrote and performed the Eurovision Song Contest entry "Not the Same."
- Nationality
- Australian
- Language
- English
- Notable works
- Not the Same
Sheldon Riley is an Australian singer and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing and performing the song "Not the Same", which represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. Riley co-wrote the track with collaborators Cam Nacson and Timi Temple, and the song was produced by Nacson.
"Not the Same" is a deeply personal work that reflects on Riley's lived experiences, specifically addressing themes of discrimination, exclusion, and his experiences with autism. Following its victory at the Eurovision – Australia Decides selection show, the single achieved commercial success, debuting at number three on the Australian Independent Label Singles chart.