JJ inspires the ESC semi-finals: Wasted Love in black and white!

JJ inspires the ESC semi-finals: Wasted Love in black and white!

Basel, Schweiz - On May 15, 2025, the second semi -finals of the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Basel, where the Austrian artist JJ caused a stir with his impressive appearance. The title of his play "Wasted Love" addresses unrequited love and self -abandonment. JJ presented an exciting pop opera that captivated the audience both emotionally and visually.

The appearance was supplemented by skillful camera work and the use of a wind machine. An innovative black and white trick strengthened the emotions, while stroboscopy and dynamic camera movements caused additional tension. In the St. Jakobshalle filled to the last seat, 6,500 fans experienced a moving appearance, which was celebrated with frenetic applause. JJ also received positive feedback on the Internet for the artistic staging and performance.

special stage elements

In the second rehearsal of the performance, important elements such as a boat, a storm and a lighthouse were presented that accompanied the emotional content of the song. The first rehearsal had already surprised with the impressive black and white design, which ran through the entire performance. Despite the high expectations, there was no live report from the official blogger Heidi on Reddit, which the fans did not stop from actively dealing with JJ’s performance.

The moderators Sandra Studer and Hazel Brugger will be announced at around 11:30 p.m. the finalists, which also increases the tension. This appearance was considered one of the highlights of the evening for the European music competition, which has changed over the years.

The Eurovision Song Contest in change

The Eurovision Song Contest has developed over the years from a competition for hits and chansons to a melting pot of different music genres. What started in 1956 as a "Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne" today promotes the diversity of European music culture. Orchestral ballads and hit melodies dominated in the early years, but the influence of pop and rock music increased over time.

A turning point was the victory of ABBA with "Waterloo" in 1974, which set new standards. The introduction of the 1997 televoting, which enabled the audience to coordinate the winner, became more modern and younger. Most recently, the 2012 winning music and the successes of electronic pop music were significant trends that continue to shape the ESC as a global phenomenon.

The future of the ESC looks promising, especially with the increasing participation of Eastern European countries that will continue to diversify the competition. The Eurovision Song Contest remains an outstanding event that not only reflects musical trends, but also a symbol of cultural exchange in Europe.

For everyone who wants to continue to follow JJ’s contact with the fans and the competition, the reports on the platforms of Oe24 , esc-compact and Südkurier