Jordan-Ravi on stage at Eurovision Australia (photo credit: SBS)

We have just come back from a fantastic few days on the Gold Coast, Australia, where we watched our son Jordan-Ravi perform on stage at Eurovision Australia Decides 2020. Here is his performance on the final night:

As a father, it was a moment of utter pride, but not only because of his stellar performance where he gave it everything he had, but because of so many other things.

During those few days, I hung around with him in the 'green room', so I got to watch him interact with everyone from the back stage audio crew, the make up and wardrobe team, the media contingent always wanting his time, and his fans seeking photos and a short chat with him, and also his fellow artists, who are all at different levels of fame in the industry. In every interaction, I was pleased to see that he always always conducted himself with impeccable manners, courtesy and civility.

I guess all that time my wife and I spent ensuring that he places the feelings and wellbeing of other people at the same level as his own has paid off. I know it will be a bit of a battle to ensure that he remains grounded and 'real' while his star continues to rise in this cut throat industry, but I think he has the foundations there, and the constant open line to us, that will help to ensure he stays on course and doesn't let his ego get the better of him.

I am immensely proud of him, and where he has got to in such a short time. The doors are just opening up for him now, and his goal of releasing his own music upon the world will shortly be a reality. Go check out his work at www.jordanravi.com and please give him a follow on Instagram.