Johannes Pietsch

Singer

Austrian Vienna, Austria

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityAustrian
Date of Birth29/04/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceVienna, Austria

Latest News about Johannes Pietsch

15/05/2025

Johannes Pietsch, performing under the stage name JJ, won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest held in Basel with his song 'Wasted Love', earning 436 points. This marked Austria's first Eurovision victory since Conchita Wurst's win in 2014 with 'Rise Like a Phoenix'.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJohannes Pietsch
Known ForWinning the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (2025) with the song 'Wasted Love'

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGerman International School, Academic City, Dubai
College/UniversityMusic and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK), Vienna, Austria
DegreeBachelor degree in Music and arts

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
Hobbies
  • Singing
  • Travelling
ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Sexual OrientationQueer
PartnerBoyfriend

Family

FatherAustrian IT specialist
MotherFilipino chef

Career

Debut
TVThe Voice of UK Ninth Season (2020) as a contestant
SongWasted Love (2025)
Achievements
  • Performed at the Vienna State Opera
  • Participated in various music productions, including Von der Liebe Tod, Die Zauberflöte, and Tschick
  • Reached the finals in Starmania (2021)
  • Won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (2025) with 436 points
  • First Austrian Eurovision winner since Conchita Wurst in 2014
Musical StyleCombines elements of British opera and pop; explores both genres as a countertenor with high soprano range

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raised in Dubai where he was introduced to classical music by his father.
2. Inspired to pursue opera after attending a performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Vienna State Opera.
3. Multilingual and fluent in German, English, French, and Tagalog.
4. The song 'Wasted Love' was co-written with Teodora Špirić and Thomas Thurner.
5. Co-wrote and co-composed his winning Eurovision song 'Wasted Love'.
6. Has over 370,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok.
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