JJ (singer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Birth name | Johannes Pietsch |
| Born | 29 April 2001 Vienna, Austria |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Manifester |
Johannes Pietsch (born 29 April 2001), known by his stage name JJ, is an Austrian singer-songwriter. He won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 for Austria, with the song "Wasted Love", written by himself alongside Teya and Thomas Thurner.
Early life
Pietsch was born in Vienna to an Austrian IT specialist and a Filipino cook, and he grew up in Dubai, where he was introduced to both pop through karaoke parties with his family and opera through his father. Both have influenced his current pop-opera style. In 2016, the family returned to Austria.
Musical career
In 2020, Pietsch took part in the ninth series of The Voice UK after missing the deadline for The Voice of Germany. He advanced to the Knockouts with the help of his coach will.i.am. The following year, he took part in the fifth season of Starmania, where he made it to the first final show. He also attends the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna after visiting the opera school of the Vienna State Opera.
On 30 January 2025, "Wasted Love" performed by Pietsch, under the stage name JJ, was announced by ORF as the Austrian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 during the radio show Ö3-Wecker, aired on Ö3. "Wasted Love" was co-written by JJ, Austrian 2023 representative Teodora Špirić and Thomas Thurner, and was released on 6 March 2025. He went on to win in the grand final on 17 May, after receiving a total of 436 points including 178 from the audience and 258 (most overall) from the jury.
Musical style
Pietsch's musical style combines elements of opera and pop. As a "soprano" type of countertenor with a range reaching into high soprano heights, he explores both genres through an intense and expressive vocal and interpretative approach.
Personal life
In addition to his native German, Pietsch speaks English, French and Tagalog.
Discography
Singles
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| "Wasted Love" | 2025 | 19 | non-album single |
See also
In Spanish: Johannes Pietsch para niños
