US EditionAustria's JJ makes operatic pop soar at Eurovision
- Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ, represents Austria at Eurovision 2025 with his song "Wasted love," competing in Basel on May 15 and May 17.
- JJ, a 24-year-old Austrian-Filipino countertenor raised in Dubai, blends pop and classical music influenced by his studies in Vienna's music university MUK.
- "Wasted love" fuses lyrical and pop elements into a crescendo with a techno ending and explores the theme of unrequited love, showcasing JJ's vocal range and style.
- Conchita Wurst praised JJ as an "impressive professional" and a worthy successor to Eurovision winners, while Andreas Mailath-Pokorny highlighted his exceptional versatility.
- JJ emerges as Austria's strongest Eurovision contender since Conchita Wurst's 2014 win, with Austria tipped to place second behind Sweden amid recognition of his innovative approach.
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Singer JJ: "It won't be provocative, but it's wet."
In exactly one week, Austria's representative JJ will appear at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel. The singer's choreography is still a secret, but he has now revealed that it won't get provocative on stage – but it's wet. On May 5, JJ stood for the first time on the big ESC stage in Basel with his song "Wasted Love". This first rehearsal lasted half an hour, and on Thursday it was only 20 minutes. "It's a real relief now, because all t…
Austria’s JJ makes operatic pop soar at Eurovision
Falsetto voice and angelic smile: Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, has emerged as Austria's best chance of winning this year's Eurovision song contest since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago. With "Wasted love," which fuses pop and lyrical elements in a crescendo that flows into techno sounds, the Alpine country seems
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Austria's JJ makes operatic pop soar at Eurovision
Falsetto voice and angelic smile: Johannes Pietsch, alias JJ, has emerged as Austria's best chance of winning this year's Eurovision song contest since the triumph of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst 11 years ago.
Watch Now – Austria’s JJ Unveils Second Rehearsal of “Wasted Love” for Eurovision 2025
Austria’s representative, JJ, has released the official snippet of his second rehearsal for Eurovision 2025. Fans can now preview his performance of “Wasted Love” on the Basel stage. Watch the Rehearsal Snippet Experience JJ’s second rehearsal below: Performance Highlights Staging and Visuals: JJ’s performance features a minimalist stage design with a focus on lighting to create an intimate atmosphere. The use of spotlights and subtle visual e…
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