Or TISM, for their outrageous costumes, which would be ideal for Eurovision 
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Iâm hoping for Voyager. Really liked their song they put forward last time. Dami Im would be good too.
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I still have my money on Dami Im. Good timing for her to have another go.
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I like the song. Itâs very Eurovision.
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Perth synth-metal quintet will voyage to this yearâs Eurovision Song Contest to represent Australia in Liverpool
Fan favourites Voyager will take their song Promise to the biggest stage in the world.
In 2022, Australia decided. This year, weâve listened. Today, SBS and production partner Blink TV are proud to announce the artist who will represent Australia at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is none other than Perthâs fearless, riff-laden, genre-bending band Voyager.
The opening line of Voyagerâs 2023 Eurovision song Promise is somewhat prophetic. As vocalist Danny Estrin belts out the lyric, âHave you ever done anything like this before?â audiences across the globe will realise we havenât. For the first time ever, a band will represent the country â and not just any band â a band with soaring melodies, masterful riffs, keytar solos, powerhouse rhythms, and enough charisma to take on the world.
Shattering expectations, their resilience and determination has finally paid off. Theirs is a story of passion, perseverance, and patience. The band has been throwing their hat in the ring for the Eurovision Song Contest since Australia announced its participation back in 2015. Eight years later, they have prospered, overcome, and are now victorious. Voyager are a band who take everything in their stride, over the years garnering a strong fanbase near and far, continuing to vie for their Eurovision dream. At last yearâs Eurovision â Australia Decides, they took out second place in a nail-biting finish, leading the public vote with their song Dreamer.
Now, Voyager are about to set sail Merseyside with their song Promise; an epic, progressive pop metal track that transports the listener on an emotive story of adventure and redemption. Its stunning music video was captured in the region of WAâs mid-west Kalbarri that boasts the pink ethereal Hutt Lagoon, and Kalbarri National Park, where there are epic gorges and rock formations including Natureâs Window.
Blending New Romantic, â80s infused vocals with technical, melodic framework, groovy basslines, bombastic drums, and what is fast becoming the bandâs signature instrument, the keytar, itâs sure to lift the roof off Pier Head, Liverpool. They have toured the world many times over, with an influx of fans on their latest European tour won over by their electric live performances.
Voyager will soon embark on their eighth album cycle, but before they can begin their next chapter, they must first take on the epic battle they have long been fighting for.
Voyagerâs Danny Estrin said: âAs 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 itâs one of our best yet. We filmed the music video in both the city of Perth and beautiful parts of Western Australia to showcase the majestic beauty of our home state. Eurovisionation, we are coming!!!â
SBS Head of Entertainment Emily Griggs said: âVoyager bring together my love for the â80s and catchy lyrics that you canât stop singing. I canât 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 knows they will bring that grit with them along with a whole lot of fun. Look out Europe, the Aussies are coming!â
Director of Blink TV Paul Clarke said: "Promise is a song that delivers in spades, from a band that never fails to impress. From the very first listen I knew it was something special â an epic, cinematic track that will take listeners on an anthemic rock voyage all the way to the Eurovision stage. This year, Australiaâs hopes are in the masterful hands of a band for the first time ever, and I canât wait for Voyager to rock your socks off in Liverpool.â
Ukraineâs Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy, with their song Stefania. This year, the United Kingdom will host the competition on Ukraineâs behalf with the theme United by Music. This is the ninth time the United Kingdom will host Eurovision and the fifth time itâs hosted for other countries due to financial or capacity issues.
SBSâs exclusive coverage will once again be in the capable hands of music buff Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey. This year marks 40 years of SBS broadcasting the Eurovision Song Contest to all Australians, and the eighth year Australia has participated in the event.
Eurovision Song Contest is held from Tuesday 9 May - Saturday 13 May 2023.
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Glad its not a ballad. I think a high production staging will do it a lot of justice.
I donât think its a winner but I think its enough to get it over the line into the finals.
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Yeah I think it will get into the final. Not sure itâs a winner but should do well.
Liking it more on the second and third listen.
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This song reminds of Heroes by MÄns Zelmerlöw from Sweden, which was the 2015 Eurovision winner.
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The finals is also a lower bar this year, as thereâs only 37 countries competing.
take out the Big 5 + last yearâs winner, that leaves 20 places for 31 countries.
2014 was the last time the number of participants was as low as 37.
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Yeah it does a bit actually.
The choruses are very similar.
Voyager held a press conference at Kings Park this morning with WA Tourism Minister Roger Cook and Arts Minister David Templeman. The WA Government is supporting Voyagerâs Eurovision entry through the Contemporary Music Fund and Tourism WA.
The presenters for this years contest have also just been announced by the BBC (Eurovision 2023: Hosts revealed for Liverpool)
Presenting the Grand Final will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, award-winning Ukrainian singer, Julia Sanina (of The HARDKISS), internationally acclaimed musical theatre performer, three-time Olivier Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter, pop star and TV presenter, Alesha Dixon.
Presenting the two live Semi-Finals from Liverpool will be the trio of musical superstars Julia, Hannah, and Alesha.
Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision Correspondent in Liverpool, appearing throughout the shows plus giving live insights from Ukraineâs commentary box in the Liverpool Arena. Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel.
Graham Norton will also still be commentating for the UK at the Grand Final also, with Mel Giedroyc joining him as well. It is a similar arrangement to how Sir Terry Wogan also co-presented the 1998 contest in the UK, and still did BBC/SBS commentary in between segments too.
Hmm not actually a fan of Graeme Norton. Heâs also made some derogatory comments in the past about Australia being in Eurovision if I recall correctly. Hope Myf and Joel talk over his bits.
Really underwhelming host line up - three female hosts rarely works and Graham just showing up for bits of the final doesnât suggest commitment. They only just about got away with it with Terry in 1998 when it was a much smaller affair.
Good to see Hannah Waddingham will be one of the Eurovision presenters
Australiaâs odds in the betting are pretty bad at the moment. Early days but still Iâm surprised weâre still sitting at 100/1 after the release of the Voyager song. I really like the song and think it deserves more than that. Currently Sweden is hot favourite with Ukraine in 2nd.
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Iâd say that is pretty fair. Really hope Ukraine donât win again - just comes across as a sympathy vote whether it is or not. I guess the Swedish odds are based on Loreen winning - thatâs gone down really well with the hardcore Eurovision fanbase but Iâm far from convinced myself and not sure those who just tune in on the night will be either. Finland would be my tip.
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Serious questions have to be asked about the short term future of the contest if Ukraine wins again because its a strong indication they will continue to get the sympathy vote until the war is over.
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Yeah I too hope Ukraine doesnât win again. It will damage the competition in the long term if it keeps happening.
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