At just 23 years old, Austrian-Filipino countertenor JJ is already making waves in the world of classical music. In May 2025, JJ will sing for Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel with his song “Wasted Love”.

“This song perfectly captures my experience with unreciprocated love. There’s a unique kind of heartbreak in having so much love to give but nowhere for it to land. It feels like being adrift at sea on a fragile paper boat—grasping at any sliver of hope, only to watch it dissolve beneath you. And yet, there’s something undeniably beautiful in that naïve devotion. Because, in the end, simply being able to love—no matter how wasted—is a beautiful thing in itself.” – JJ.

The music video for ‘Wasted Love’ vividly portrays the intensity of these emotions and leaves us in suspense as to what JJ has planned for the big stage. With his rare vocal talent and a performance that combines timeless artistry with contemporary energy, JJ aims to create a big show moment at the Eurovision Song Contest.

On May 15th, he will participate for Austria in the second semi-final, to qualify for the big ESC final on May 17th.