We couldn’t be additional away however Perth might find yourself being the champions of Europe, all because of our homegrown rock act Voyager.
The synth-rockers stormed by means of to Saturday evening’s closing, to be staged in Liverpool this 12 months, as a result of the UK is holding it for final 12 months’s successful nation, Ukraine.
Voyager have an uphill battle to win, being the fifteenth favourites with the bookies, with previous winner Loreen from Sweden the frontrunner.
The little-known group now have the enjoyment of performing their observe Promise to a world viewers of 180 million whereas flying the flag for Australia and Perth.
Here are 10 issues you’ll want to learn about our WA rock contingent earlier than their large second within the solar.
Who’s within the band?
Voyager are made up of WA peeps Danny Estrin, guitarists Simone Dow and Scott Kay, bass guitarist Alex Canion and drummer Ashley Doodkorte.
How did they meet?
The band have been within the recreation for twenty-four years after getting collectively on the University of Western Australia in 1999. Since then they’ve seen 9 different band members come and go.
What have the band mentioned about their probability of victory?
Frontman Danny mentioned: “As a long-time Eurovision fan, this is the pinnacle —Voyager gets to play the greatest show on Earth!”
The band use crowdfunding to pay for his or her information
The band have smashed out eight albums in all and raised $20,000 in simply three days to fund their fifth album, V. On crowdfunding, Danny mentioned: “This model works well for us and the fans also, because they can get the music and they then can get even more back from us.”
A secret truth about Danny…
He is a lawyer by day! On juggling music fame and his regulation profession he mentioned: “One minute on the BBC giving immigration law commentary on the Djokovic case, the next on the stage playing heavy melodic pop metal. Hey, there are 24 hours in a day – enough to run a law firm, be an immigration law nerd, be in a touring band recording album No.8, spend time with my amazing wife and two children, and occasionally still enjoy some downtime.”
Will Europeans have the foggiest who they’re?
The group have been signed to a German label earlier than and have performed festivals within the Netherlands and different gigs in Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
Where will the votes come from in tactical voting Europe?
Hopefully the Germans, as Danny was born in Germany and lived in Hamburg till 1992.
Have they ever received something?
Yes certainly, their observe Total Existence Failure as soon as scooped music of the 12 months on the West Australian Music Industry Awards.
Where do they hand around in Perth?
Voyager have recorded albums at studios in Maylands previously.
Who’s within the cheering squad?
Danny shall be cheered on by his two daughters and spouse Halinka, who he married eight years in the past after being besties for 18 years.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
