Voyager Will Represent Australia At Eurovision 2023

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    Perth progressive metal giants Voyager will represent Australia at Eurovision 23, where they will perform their new original song Promise.

    News of Voyager's selection was shared by Australian broadcaster SBS and their production partner Blink TV today, marking the first time since 2018 that the Australian contestant has been selected directly from the submission process, without staging a public national final. 

    Promise is an epic, progressive pop metal track that transports the listener on an emotive story of adventure and redemption. It arrives accompanied by a stunning music video, captured in the region of WA’s mid-west Kalbarri. Showcasing the pink ethereal Hutt Lagoon, and Kalbarri National Park, where there are epic gorges and rock formations including 'Nature’s Window'.

    Voyager's selection for the honour is a testament to both the skill and resilience of Voyager, who have made several attempts to earn the nod as an Australian representative since Australia joined the competition in 2015. Most notable of these attempts was last year's entry Dreamer which placed second overall in the national final, despite winning the public vote. 

    Speaking about their selection for the 2023 contest in Liverpool, Voyager band leader, vocalist, master of the keytar and renowned immigration lawyer Danny Estrin, shared his thoughts. 

    “As a long-time Eurovision fan, this is the pinnacle - Voyager gets to play the greatest show on earth! Our song Promise is made for the Eurovision stage and collectively we feel it's one of our best yet. We filmed the music video in both the city of Perth and the beautiful parts of Western Australia to showcase the majestic beauty of our home state. Eurovisionation, we are coming!!!”

    SBS Head of Entertainment Emily Griggs commented: “Voyager bring together my love for the 80’s and catchy lyrics that you can’t stop singing. I can’t wait to see Eurovision fans the world over embrace them as much as Aussie crowds have. Voyager have been determined to get centre stage for the biggest song contest in the world and SBS know they will bring that grit with them along with a whole lot of fun. Look out Europe, the Aussies are coming!” 

    The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and will be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom between Tuesday 9th of May and Saturday 13th of May, with the final taking place on Saturday 13th of May. The event is taking place in the UK on 2022 winner Ukraine’s behalf with the theme United by Music.

    Voyager's entry will see them continue a tradition of rock and metal acts representing their countries at Eurovision, with past entries such as 2021 winners Måneskin and 2007 winners Lordi among a list of memorable rock and metal contestants throughout the years.

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Perth progressive metal giants Voyager will represent Australia at Eurovision 23, where they will perform their new original song Promise.

News of Voyager's selection was shared by Australian broadcaster SBS and their production partner Blink TV today, marking the first time since 2018 that the Australian contestant has been selected directly from the submission process, without staging a public national final. 

Promise is an epic, progressive pop metal track that transports the listener on an emotive story of adventure and redemption. It arrives accompanied by a stunning music video, captured in the region of WA’s mid-west Kalbarri. Showcasing the pink ethereal Hutt Lagoon, and Kalbarri National Park, where there are epic gorges and rock formations including 'Nature’s Window'.

Voyager's selection for the honour is a testament to both the skill and resilience of Voyager, who have made several attempts to earn the nod as an Australian representative since Australia joined the competition in 2015. Most notable of these attempts was last year's entry Dreamer which placed second overall in the national final, despite winning the public vote. 

Speaking about their selection for the 2023 contest in Liverpool, Voyager band leader, vocalist, master of the keytar and renowned immigration lawyer Danny Estrin, shared his thoughts. 

“As a long-time Eurovision fan, this is the pinnacle - Voyager gets to play the greatest show on earth! Our song Promise is made for the Eurovision stage and collectively we feel it's one of our best yet. We filmed the music video in both the city of Perth and the beautiful parts of Western Australia to showcase the majestic beauty of our home state. Eurovisionation, we are coming!!!”

SBS Head of Entertainment Emily Griggs commented: “Voyager bring together my love for the 80’s and catchy lyrics that you can’t stop singing. I can’t wait to see Eurovision fans the world over embrace them as much as Aussie crowds have. Voyager have been determined to get centre stage for the biggest song contest in the world and SBS know they will bring that grit with them along with a whole lot of fun. Look out Europe, the Aussies are coming!” 

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and will be held in Liverpool, United Kingdom between Tuesday 9th of May and Saturday 13th of May, with the final taking place on Saturday 13th of May. The event is taking place in the UK on 2022 winner Ukraine’s behalf with the theme United by Music.

Voyager's entry will see them continue a tradition of rock and metal acts representing their countries at Eurovision, with past entries such as 2021 winners Måneskin and 2007 winners Lordi among a list of memorable rock and metal contestants throughout the years.

Voyager - Promise artwork

Listen to the best new heavy tracks via the Metal Maniacs playlist.


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