Stood alone on a simple stage, JJ, the winner of Eurovision 2025, was to reprise his winning performance, to much enthusiasm from the audience. Without the classic Eurovision-style theatrics of his usual performance, it was a moment for his vocals to take center stage, and as soon as he began to sing his song ‘Wasted Love’, the audience fell silent. Music Man readers are sure to understand why when they listen to his pop-opera style of music and operatic style of singing that blew Europe away.
JJ’s voice shone during his winner’s performance, proving exactly why he was the right winner for the competition. Viewers online left comments reading “The first time I heard this song I knew that was the winner,” while others were simply astonished that JJ was able to hit the notes that he did, marvelling at the power in his voice. The video has already received over 3M views in the week since Eurovision aired, as viewers flock to see the astonishing talent displayed by this young singer.
I was, like everyone else, simply blown away when I heard JJ’s voice. Not only was it a magnificent display of vocal control, but it felt like such a surprise to hear a song like this at Eurovision. While Eurovision is known for unexpected performances, they are usually along the lines of a milk-churning dance or a glitter disco extravaganza. To me, JJ’s performance felt surprising simply due to the fact that getting the opportunity to hear a talent like his anywhere is an absolute rarity.
While JJ’s winner’s performance allowed him to take the stage with nothing to distract from his amazing voice, Music Man fans will be unsurprised to hear that his performance during the competition did lean into the theatricality of Eurovision. JJ’s performance was a mysterious and dramatic scene of a sailing ship, with minimal scenery used to set the stage. While enough to add a sense of atmosphere to the piece, it was minimal enough not to distract from JJ’s voice.
I suspect that even if JJ had gone for a more dramatic theatrical performance style, it still wouldn’t have been enough to draw people’s attention away from his commanding vocals. When you hear a voice like his, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. Europe clearly agreed, voting him into first place and placing next year’s competition in his home country of Austria. Luckily, for fans of JJ, it is Eurovision tradition for the previous year’s winner to give a special performance of their winning song at the following year’s event, so we can all look forward to a reprise of JJ’s stunning performance this time next year.
JJ has redefined what a Eurovision winner can be, with a voice that captivates and resonates well beyond the stage. For those eager to explore more about this remarkable pop-opera sensation, links are provided below to dive deeper into his journey and music that left Europe enchanted.