JJ relies on emotions and strategy: This is how he fights for the ESC victory!

JJ relies on emotions and strategy: This is how he fights for the ESC victory!

Basel, Schweiz - On May 17, 2025, the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel, Switzerland. Among the 26 participants: Inside the competition, the Austrian artist JJ competes with his hit "Wasted Love" and is highly motivated to win the title. The appearance is planned for around 9:55 p.m. and JJ has the start number 9, which already helped Udo Jürgens to win. The betting odds for his possible victory are consistently strong, which allows his chances of increasing the title. In his homeland Austria, “Wasted Love” already leads the iTunes charts, which gives him additional tailwind.

For his appearance, JJ spared his voice during the last dress rehearsal to better cut off in the final. At the "Family Show" he also avoided haunting tones to protect his vocal cords. Preparations also include Mario-Kart games, some sleep and ten push-ups that he uses backstage to relax and keep fit. Before the semi -final, he was "banned" for two days at the instructions of Conchita to ensure that he can deliver his best performance in the final.

A look at the competition

The competition is expected to be exciting because JJ is not the only artist who has high expectations. For Germany, the duo Abor & Tynna competed with the song "Baller" in 2025. The ESC is a traditional event that took place for the first time in 1956 and where singers: inside from different nations are evaluated by an international jury and the television audience. Ireland and Sweden are the most successful countries each with seven wins, followed by Great Britain, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, each of which can show five wins.

global relevance of the esc

Despite the sunken ratings in recent years, the ESC remains a significant TV event. In 2024, around 163 million viewers turned into the world: inside, a number that is a slight increase compared to the previous year. Around 7.38 million people switched on in Germany, which was just below the level of the previous year. The highest ratings in Germany were achieved in 1980 and 2010, which shows that interest in the competition fluctuates but still remains relevant.

with JJ and numerous other talented artists: Inside, the ESC 2025 in Basel promises to become a memorable event. His careful preparations and the strong competitive situation hope that the evening for all participants: inside and spectators: inside will become an unforgettable experience.