"Due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers and the U.S. delegation, caused by unprecedented political pressure from the Australian government, singer VASSY (a citizen of the United States and Australia) will be unable to perform in the Intervision final show," the statement reads.
It is reported that today, 20 September, the Australian government issued an official note to her.
The organizers expressed regret over the artist's inability to perform, while emphasizing that the United States remains a full participant in Intervision and will be represented on the international jury by the legendary vocalist of Deep Purple.