ESC Österreich Lied 2025: JJ Sings “Wasted Love
- The Austrian-Philippine countertenor aims for a grand show moment in Basel.
- JJ will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with his song, "Wasted Love." The Austrian-Philippine countertenor is set to perform in Basel during the first half...
- JJ's unique vocal talent and stage presence are expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the competition.
JJ to Represent Austria at Eurovision 2025 with “Wasted love”
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The Austrian-Philippine countertenor aims for a grand show moment in Basel.
Austria’s Eurovision 2025 Hopeful: JJ
JJ will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with his song, “Wasted Love.” The Austrian-Philippine countertenor is set to perform in Basel during the first half of the second semi-final on May 15, 2025, aiming to secure a spot in the final on May 17.
JJ’s unique vocal talent and stage presence are expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the competition. His participation marks a critically important moment for Austria in the eurovision arena.
“Wasted Love” Song Premiere
The radio premiere of “Wasted love” took place on thursday,March 6,at 7:40 AM during the “Ö3-Wecker” show. Following the radio debut, JJ presented the music video for his Eurovision song on ORF 2’s “Guten Morgen Österreich” at 8:20 AM.
A press event was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in the Gustav-Mahler-Saal of the Vienna state Opera. During the event, JJ presented his song and video in the presence of notable figures, including ORF program Director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz, ORF Entertainment Head Martin Gastinger, and ORF Delegation Leader Stefan Zechner.
The song and video are available on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel since March 6,accessible at www.youtube.com.
JJ: A Fusion of Worlds
JJ, born Johannes Pietsch in Vienna in 2001, spent his formative years in Dubai before returning to Vienna in 2016. His distinctive voice, reaching soprano heights, has earned him recognition for his exceptional range and emotive performances.
JJ’s background is a blend of operatic training and pop sensibilities. What might superficially be seen as a connection of two worlds, opera and pop, is a homogeneous whole in JJ.
He gained public attention through the ORF event show “Starmania,” where his unusual voice carried him to the final shows in 2021. Currently, JJ performs at the Vienna State Opera and has participated in numerous productions, including “Die Zauberflöte,” “Von der Liebe Tod,” and “Tschick.”
Beyond the stage, he continues to refine his craft, studying classical music at the Music and Arts university of the City of Vienna (MUK) under Univ.-Prof. Kammersängerin Linda Watson,following his training at the Vienna State Opera’s opera school.
Eurovision 2025 Details
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held at St.Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland. The event includes two semi-finals on may 13 and 15, with the final taking place on May 17, 2025.
Austria is set to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the first half of the show, as persistent during the allocation draw on January 28, 2025.
JJ to Represent Austria at Eurovision 2025: Your Questions Answered
Austria has selected JJ to represent them at teh Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel with his song “Wasted Love.” Here’s everything you need to know about JJ, his song, and Austria’s participation in the contest.
Who is JJ,Austria’s Eurovision 2025 representative?
JJ,born Johannes Pietsch in Vienna in 2001,is an Austrian-Philippine countertenor. He spent his formative years in Dubai before returning to Vienna in 2016.
What makes JJ unique as an artist?
Vocal Range: JJ possesses a distinctive voice that reaches soprano heights, showcasing exceptional range and emotive capabilities.
Musical Background: His background blends operatic training with pop sensibilities. He is integrating two musical styles, opera and pop, into one.
Experience: JJ gained public recognition on “starmania” in 2021 and has performed in numerous Vienna State Opera productions, including “Die Zauberflöte,” “Von der Liebe Tod,” and “Tschick.”
education: He studies classical music at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) under Univ.-Prof. Kammersängerin Linda Watson, following his training at the Vienna State Opera’s opera school.
What is a countertenor?
A countertenor is a male singer who sings in the alto range, typically using falsetto. This vocal range is relatively rare, making JJ’s voice especially unique in the pop music world.
What is ”Wasted Love” about?
The Eurovision.tv site quotes JJ as wanting his audience to learn what his Eurovision entry is all about.
https://eurovision.tv/story/austria-jj-premieres-wasted-love
when was “Wasted Love” released?
“Wasted love” was released on March 6, 2025.
Radio Premiere: The song premiered on the “Ö3-Wecker” show at 7:40 AM.
Music Video Premiere: The music video was presented on ORF 2’s “Guten Morgen Österreich” at 8:20 AM.
Where can I watch the “Wasted Love” music video?
The music video for “Wasted Love” is available on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@EurovisionSongContest.
Eurovision 2025: Austria’s Participation
Where and when is Eurovision 2025?
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be held in basel,Switzerland,at the St.Jakobshalle.
Semi-Finals: May 13 and May 15, 2025
Grand Final: May 17, 2025
When will Austria perform?
Austria will compete in the first half of the second semi-final on May 15, 2025.
What are Austria’s chances in Eurovision 2025?
Austria qualified for the Grand Final last year with Kaleen’s “We Will Rave” but placed 24th out of 25 entries. JJ hopes to bring more success to austria in Basel. According to phoenixesc.com, JJ is a relatively new artist.
Key Information At-A-Glance
| Category | Details |
| ——————- | ————————————————————————————————————————— |
| Artist | JJ (Johannes Pietsch) |
| Song | Wasted Love |
| Eurovision Location | Basel, Switzerland (St. Jakobshalle) |
| Semi-Final Date | May 15, 2025 (Austria performs in the first half) |
| Grand Final Date | May 17, 2025 |
| Availability | Song and video are available on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@EurovisionSongContest |