Austria’s classically trained counterter JJ won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with his pop-opera song “Tuber Love”.
Basel’s Swiss city was hosting the final of the competition on Saturday night.
Israel’s Yuval Rafael came second with “New Day Will Rise”, and Estonia’s Tommy Cash came third with “Espresso McChyato”.
Sweden’s entry Kaj was a favorite with his excited Sauna song, “Bara Bada Bastu”, but Scandinavian was only ahead.
The 26 songs performed in Basel featured a wide range of European music, including an alternative rock band from a Portuguese guitar guitar, Lithuania, Austria Opera, and a Latvian song players.
The winner was decided by a combination of viewers ideas and a jury votes. The jury’s votes were recorded on the basis of uncontrolled dress rehearsal on Friday.
Israel’s participation protests protests
Although the Eurovijan is billed as a celebration of European unity, rivalry and friendship often emerge when the audience’s voting begins to follow two hours of the performance of the concert.
Despite efforts to focus on glitz and glamor, politics never away from the surface.
Especially Israel’s participation has been controversial, in which Palestinian was in Gaza in Basel against Israel with protests. Pro-Israeli opposed the hero.
Israeli Entrance, Yuval Rafael – October 7, 2023 Hamas a survivor of Hamas terror attacks – a song called “New Day Will Rise”.
Basel a thousand land
Another aspect to see is whether Seelin Donon – the winner of the competition in 1988 when she represents Switzerland – will create an appearance.
Canadian star STF Person Syndrome is struggling with a painful autoimmune disorder, but rumors have come that she can make an emotional return in the Eurovi.
The organizers said that more than 500,000 people had gathered in Basel for the Eurovision Week.
Around 36,000 watched the show at the football stadium across the road from the Arena, where the competition is being held.
“Everyone [is] United by music, “Basel’s project leader Beat Laachli said.
Edited by: Rana Taha
