Goose collab with Conchita serving as a warm-up act before the Eurovision Song Contest victory
In an exciting turn of events, Austrian singer-songwriter JJ (Johannes Pietsch) and Eurovision Song Contest 2014 winner Conchita Wurst joined forces in 2023, creating a memorable duet and mashup performance that combined JJ's contemporary hit "Wasted Love" with Conchita's iconic Eurovision anthem "Rise Like a Phoenix."
The unique musical encounter between JJ and Conchita Wurst was filmed in the Eroica Hall of the Palais Lobkowitz in Vienna Museum of Theatre, with Franz Pichorner, the director of the museum, present during the historic meeting. The performance was celebrated for its powerful emotional delivery and has been shared and praised across platforms like TikTok, highlighting their vocal chemistry and blending of styles.
This collaboration was a significant Eurovision moment, celebrated for both artists’ vocal strengths and symbolic importance, given Conchita Wurst's win in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 and JJ's emerging presence. Their joint performance resonated with Eurovision fans who appreciated the connection between past and present Eurovision successes, contributing positively to the cultural impact of the contest that year.
Reactions to the duet were largely enthusiastic, with fans admiring the fusion of JJ's contemporary style with Conchita's legendary status. The mashup was seen as a tribute to Eurovision's history and evolution, reinforcing Conchita's enduring influence and showcasing JJ's rising talent. This collaboration helped boost interest and engagement around Eurovision 2023, promoting the contest's spirit of musical innovation and inclusivity.
As the European tour nears its conclusion, with the Song Contest final in Madrid on 19 April, JJ has invited his fans to visit the extended Johann Strauss exhibition, "Johann Strauss - Die Ausstellung," which runs until August 17th. In a recent meeting, JJ was accompanied by a "walk through" of the current Johann Strauss exhibition during his meeting with Conchita Wurst.
In the Song Contest, JJ is currently causing a stir in Europe with his song "Wasted Love," and is now only 1% behind Sweden. JJ demonstrated his vocal talent by singing Johann Strauss' "Draußen in Sievering" during a performance at the Amsterdam Pre-Party. After the final, JJ will perform the ESC anthem "Wasted Love" on Dancing Stars on 25 April.
In a surprising twist, JJ has revealed a secret alliance with Conchita Wurst, and the mash-up of "Rise Like a Phoenix" and "Wasted Love" has been created. JJ has been assigned starting number 6 for the qualifiers, which is considered a good omen as Conchita also started with this number in the second qualifying round in 2014. JJ will perform in Basel for the crucial qualifiers on 15 May. The duet between JJ and Conchita Wurst has been recorded, and their performance in the Song Contest action "Eurovision. A Little Bit More" is eagerly anticipated.
[1] TikTok video showcasing the JJ and Conchita Wurst duet (link) [2] Eurovision 2023: JJ and Conchita Wurst Collaboration - A Powerful Emotional Delivery (link) [4] Eurovision 2023: JJ and Conchita Wurst Duet Boosts Interest and Engagement (link)
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