US singer Vassy withdraws from Intervision Song Contest following Australian government pressure

interfax.ru (Russian)

US singer Vassy will not perform at the Intervision Song Contest due to Australian government pressure. Organizers cited "unprecedented political pressure" from Australia, which issued an official note to Vassy, a dual US-Australian citizen, preventing her participation. The US remains a participant, represented on the international jury, as the contest emphasizes respect for identity and cultural exchange.


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