Austria's JJ makes operatic pop soar at Eurovision

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

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…

The tension is rising, because the second rehearsal of the great ESC (co-) favorite JJ from Austria is about to start. At the first rehearsal, the singer could surprise us: his complete appearance is broadcast on television in black and white. In addition, a boat, a storm and a lighthouse play an important role. How does JJ's second rehearsal work and how does the [...]

It's not an ESC fever yet, but the temperature is slowly rising in Basel, the current host city of the Eurovision Song Contest. After all, the 37 participating countries are now eager to rehearse in the St. Jakobshalle to celebrate their performances for the (half-) finals next week - including Austria's candidate JJ. "It's a mixture of satisfaction and excitement," the 24-year-old outlines his current emotional situation towards the APA.

Austria's Eurovision contestant JJ takes the opportunity to explore Basel and its sights before the second semifinal. But the stress of the mega-event isn't far behind.