JJ in start number 9: Austria fights for the ESC title!

JJ in start number 9: Austria fights for the ESC title!

Basel, Schweiz - Today, on May 16, 2025, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just around the corner in Switzerland. The anticipation is great because the final will take place on Saturday evening with 26 participating countries. The organizers are the Swiss Radio and Television Society (SRG) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which have already published the final tribute. Austria's contribution is represented by JJ with the song "Wasted Love" in the start number 9. JJ originally wanted a different position, namely the start number 11,

The competitors are arranged in a dramaturgically convincing program to offer the audience a varied show. In addition to JJ, who is considered one of the favorites, Sweden, with her start number 23, is also considered a fashion favorite. Germany will appear in the 16th place with Abor & Tynna and the song "Baller".

The starting order in the final

The full start list for the final has already been set. Here are the participating countries and their contributions:

The Eurovision Song Contest, which has been taking place annually since 1956, inspires around 180 million viewers every year and is not only a musical event, but also has a significant cultural and social role in Europe. In addition to the main event, there are offshoots such as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The first two semi -finals took place on May 13th and 15th, and in the second semi -finals Austria had the honor of presenting himself with his contribution. The participants and their qualifications are examined via a vote, in which a 12-point system has been used since 1975.

With the various talents on stage, the audience await an exciting and emotional show, which once more demonstrates the variety of European music landscape. While JJ is already considered one of the favorites, it remains to be seen who can bring the coveted ESC title home on Saturday evening.