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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.