Slovenia's Eurovision 2023 representative, Joker Out, will no longer appear at the EuroVilllage to perform.
The band were to take to the stage tonight but made a last-minute call to step down due to unforeseen sickness. A representative for the band told the Liverpool Echo: "Sadly we've had to cancel our gig at Eurovillage today as two members of our band fell ill."
Tonight is the first broadcast Semi-Final but Joker Out make their debut in the second, meaning the illness will hopefully not impact their performance on Thursday night.
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The EuroVillage will still see a stellar lineup of performers take to the stage. The English National Opera will accompany Liverpool legend Sonia and the first Ukrainian Eurovision winner, Ruslana, as they perform a medley of their greatest hits.
This year's Belgian and Greek entries - Gustaph, Victor Vernicos - will performer before the EuroVillage broadcasts the live Semi-Finals. Following the screening, local DJs including Natasha Kitty Kat, DJ Fairhurst, and Josh Aitman and Snoodman Deejay will bring the party to a close around midnight.
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