The Voyager frontman, Australia’s representative at Eurovision 2023, announced that he had cancer and postponed his European tour

Voyager Australia’s representative at Eurovision 2023 (Reuters)

Even though in the Eurovision 2023 final, Voyager, the band representing Australia, performed optimally in that edition, now one of the representatives is in poor health. Group leader and vocalist, Danny Estrin, has announced that he has cancerThat is why tour that Voyager planned for Europe.

According to the artist’s statement, Estrin is already in the hands of professionals and will even start doing it receive treatment to fight the disease. However, his concerts in various cities in Europe will be postponed for the time being.

“Last week I got the news It changed my life: I was diagnosed with cancer which requires immediate treatment. “I’m absolutely devastated that I won’t be able to perform on our next European tour, especially after the incredible year we’ve had at Eurovision,” Danny Estrin admitted in the letter, hinting that his health had been affected.

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Danny Estrin, vocalist of the Voyaguer group, during a presentation at Eurovision 2023 (Reuters)

“I received strict orders from the doctors not to take this matter lightly my health first and fix it so we can appear on stage again as soon as possible. “This was a very difficult decision to make, but hopefully everyone understands it,” the bandleader continued.

As planned, their tour will start next October and their idea is to captivate with their music around twenty cities in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and England. According to their calendar, the final show is scheduled at the O2 Academy 2 in Liverpool, the city they will return to five months after their time at Eurovision.

However, the band has moved the date to October next year. “Right now, the tour is going on will be rescheduled for October 2024 and we want fans to keep their tickets whenever possible, but we understand if they would prefer to request a refund; “It can be from your point of sales,” said Estrin in his statement.

Voyager from Australia performs in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, England, May 11, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble

For now, Voyageur’s final performance of the year will be next Sunday in the Australian city of Fremantle, where the vocalist and the rest of the group will say goodbye to the audience until next year. “In the next few weeks I will focus on my health and that of my family and I would ask everyone to respect our privacy. “I really appreciate and appreciate everyone’s support and understanding during this time,” he said in the letter.

Difficult news has arrived supreme moment band after more than 20 years on stage. The truth is that their representation at Eurovision, where they took ninth place, allowed their musical career to be promoted further, both at home and abroad. “I’m surrounded by my amazing bandmates and team navigating all things Voyager when I’m not in action. With love, your fierce friend, Danny!” Estrin closed the letter.

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