Austria Triumphs at Eurovision 2025 Amid Drama and Dazzling Performances
What an unforgettable night it was at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025! Held in the vibrant Swiss city of Basel, this year’s grand final had it all — breathtaking performances, political tension, emotional moments, and, of course, a stunning victory for Austria. Taking home the iconic glass microphone was the 24-year-old Austrian-Filipino singer JJ, also known as Johannes Pietsch, with his powerful operatic ballad Wasted Love .
Now, Wasted Love wasn’t just another Eurovision ballad. It was a theatrical and emotional experience — staged on a stormy ship, with a storyline of unrequited love, all building up to a surprising techno-infused breakdown. JJ's classically trained countertenor voice and dramatic flair truly mesmerized the audience and juries across Europe. It marks Austria’s third win in Eurovision history, following their previous triumphs in 1965 and 2014. And what a poetic moment it was when JJ, emotional and beaming, thanked Europe with the heartfelt words, “I love you all.”
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But the night wasn’t without controversy. During Israel’s performance of New Day Will Rise by Yuval Raphael — a moving piano ballad sung in Hebrew, French, and English — two pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to storm the stage. Although they didn’t succeed, one backstage crew member was hit with paint. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the situation was quickly brought under control. Raphael, herself a survivor of the October 7 attacks in Israel, was visibly shaken but managed to complete her performance with dignity and strength, securing second place in the competition.
Estonia’s Tommy Cash brought his own flavor of chaos to the night, finishing third with the quirky and provocative Espresso Macchiato , while Sweden — the pre-show favorite — landed in fourth with their sauna-themed anthem Bara Bada Bastu .
As always, politics loomed in the background. Protests erupted outside the venue, Palestinian flags were visible in the crowd, and the Spanish broadcaster made a bold on-air statement calling for peace and justice in Palestine. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) had its hands full managing neutrality across the board.
Back on the performance side, the UK's entry — Remember Monday — offered up their fun, country-pop tune What The Hell Just Happened? , dressed in bright, Bridgerton-inspired outfits. While they avoided the dreaded “nul points,” the UK again received no love from the public vote, finishing 19th.
Special performances from past stars like Baby Lasagna and Käärijä added even more color to the show, as did a surprise video appearance by the legendary Céline Dion, who won for Switzerland back in 1988.
It’s official: Austria will host Eurovision 2026, and expectations are already sky-high. This 69th edition of Eurovision was nothing short of dramatic, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable — exactly what Eurovision should be.
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