Australian Eurovision entry Danny Estrin reveals he has cancer as tour postponed

Danny Estrin’s band Voyager competed within the Eurovision Track Contest in Liverpool earlier this yr (Aaron Chown/PA) / PA Wire
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his yr’s Australian Eurovision Track Contest entrant Danny Estrin has revealed his band Voyager are suspending their European tour following his most cancers prognosis.

5-piece Perth rockers Voyager, who got here ninth in Liverpool in Might, had been resulting from carry out 5 UK dates subsequent month.

Exhibits on the Membership Academy in Manchester, Glasgow’s Slay and Liverpool’s O2 Academy 2 and two dates at London’s The Dome between October 20 and October 25 will not go forward till subsequent yr.

In an Instagram put up from Voyager, Estrin stated: “Final week I used to be dealt some life-altering information: I’ve been identified with most cancers that requires quick remedy.

“I’m completely devastated that we can’t carry out on our forthcoming European tour, particularly after this unimaginable Eurovision yr we’ve had.

“I’m on strict physician’s orders to not take this calmly, put my well being first and get this sorted so we could be on stage once more as quickly as doable.

“This has been a particularly laborious choice to make, however one that everybody will hopefully perceive.”

He stated the tour shall be rescheduled to October 2024 and followers can get a refund if they need one.

Estrin added he’ll carry out a final present throughout the America’s Cup Occasion in Fremantle, Western Australia on Sunday earlier than his remedy.

He additionally stated: “Within the coming weeks I’ll deal with my well being and household and ask that everybody please respect our privateness. I actually worth and admire everybody’s help and understanding throughout this time

“I’m surrounded by my unimaginable bandmates and crew who’re navigating all issues Voyager while I’m out of motion.

“Love, your fierce good friend Danny!”

Estrin didn’t specify his sort of most cancers.