Overview

• Austria's JJ, a 24-year-old countertenor, won Eurovision 2025 with 'Wasted Love,' blending classical and pop elements to captivate juries and audiences.
• Israel's Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the 2023 Nova Music Festival attack, delivered a powerful performance of 'New Day Will Rise,' earning second place.
• Germany's Abor & Tynna, mentored by Stefan Raab, finished 15th with their modern track 'Baller,' falling short of high expectations.
• The contest in Basel was marked by anti-Israel protests linked to the Gaza conflict, with police blocking demonstrators from approaching the venue and threatening water cannon use.
• A security incident occurred during Israel's performance when activists attempted to storm the stage, throwing paint and targeting crew members, but no injuries were reported.