Austria in ESC fever: JJ starts on May 4th to Basel!

Austria in ESC fever: JJ starts on May 4th to Basel!

Basel, Schweiz - JJ, the Austrian representative at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025, is in the starting blocks for the upcoming events in Basel. On May 4, he travels to Switzerland to take part in the rehearsals and the opening of this important music event. According to OTS , the ORF will accompany the trip of JJ on television, radio and online.

The first rehearsal takes place on May 5, followed by a second rehearsal on May 8th. The highlight is the official opening of the ESC 2025 on May 11th. The ORF offers a wide range of program content in the decision week through various programs such as "Zeit im Bild" and "Good morning Austria". Reporting will be made via several platforms so that the audience can experience the exciting moments of the competition up close.

timetable for the ESC 2025

• 4. May: kick off with JJ in the Ö3 "breakfast with me" (9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) and departure to Basel.
• 5. May: First rehearsal in Basel.
• 8. May: Second rehearsal in Basel.
• 11. May: Opening Ceremony and official opening of the ESC 2025.
• 13. May:
  • 8:15 p.m.: "Mr. Song Contest Proudly Presents" with Andi Knoll.
  • 9:00 p.m.: "Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Semifinale 1" Live in ORF 1.
• 14. May: dress rehearsal for the second semi -finals.
• 15. May:
  • 8:15 p.m.: "Mr. Song Contest Proudly Presents" with Andi Knoll.
  • 9:00 p.m.: "Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Semifinale 2" (Austria with start number 6) live in ORF 1.
• 17. May:
  • 8:15 p.m.: "Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - The Countdown" with Barbara Schöneberger.
  • 9:00 p.m.: "Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Finale" Live in ORF 1.
  • 0.55 p.m.: "Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - The Aftershow" with Barbara Schöneberger.

The ESC, which was launched in 1956, has developed into one of the largest media events with hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. The event promotes cultural diversity and tolerance and is pursued via various platforms such as television, computers and smartphones, so Böll Next.

comprehensive reporting and entertaining formats

The ORF also plans numerous special programs and documentaries around the ESC. On May 8th, JJ will be a guest in the ORF-2-Nighttalk "Stöckl", followed by further appearances in "What's new?" And "Hello Okidoki". On May 13, the audience can look forward to the documentary "ESC Vienna 2015 - Die Doku", while on May 18 a documentary about JJ itself will be broadcast.

The ORF, which enables an inclusive experience for all spectators, are particularly worth mentioning. Live subtitles and audio comment ensure that people with impairments can also participate in the spectacle. With these preparations and a multifaceted program, the ORF faces the challenge of achieving a diverse audience and further promoting the fascination of the Eurovision Song Contest.