Perth band Voyager to represent Australia at Eurovision 2023 with synth-metal anthem Promise

Persistence pays off for WA quintet, who have had their sights set on song contest since 2015

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A synth-metal band performing a song that takes listeners on an “anthemic rock voyage” will represent Australia at this year’s Eurovision contest.

Voyager, a quintet from Perth, will take their song Promise to the international music competition in Liverpool, becoming the first group to represent Australia.

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