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Austria In The Eurovision Song Contest
Austria has been represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 57 times since its debut in . The country has won three times, in , and , and such it holds the record for the longest gap between consecutive wins — 48 years. The Austrian participating broadcaster in the contest is (ORF). Vienna was the host city on both of the occasions that the contest was held in Austria, in and . Austria has finished last in the contest final seven times (1957, 1961, 1962, 1979, 1984, 1988, and 1991) and finished last in the semi-final in 2012. " Nobody but You" by Cesár Sampson achieved Austria's eighth top five result and third-best result of the 21st century at the contest, finishing third. Having finished sixth at the contest and fourth in , Udo Jürgens - one of few Eurovision performers to have competed in three contests, let alone consecutively - won at his third attempt in with the song "". This was Austria's only top three result of the 20th century, as well as their first win. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Forstner
Thomas Forstner (born December 3, 1969, in Deutsch-Wagram, Lower Austria) is a singer who has represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. In Eurovision Song Contest 1989, 1989 he performed "" ("Only A Song") in Lausanne, giving Austria the fifth place — their highest position since their last win in 1966 and until Austria's win in 2014. Forstner was selected to represent Austria again in Rome in Eurovision Song Contest 1991, 1991. His entry, "Venedig im Regen" ("Venice in the Rain") came in last at 22nd, failing to score a single point. Discography Albums Charting singles References 1969 births Living people People from Deutsch-Wagram 21st-century Austrian male singers English-language singers from Austria Eurovision Song Contest entrants {{Austria-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco Bahamonde (born Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde; 4 December 1892 – 20 November 1975) was a Spanish general and dictator who led the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and thereafter ruled over Spain from 1939 to 1975, assuming the title ''Caudillo''. This period in Spanish history, from the Nationalist victory to Franco's death, is commonly known as Francoist Spain or as the Francoist dictatorship. Born in Ferrol, Spain, Ferrol, Galicia, into an upper-class military family, Franco served in the Spanish Army as a cadet in the Toledo Infantry Academy from 1907 to 1910. While serving in Spanish protectorate in Morocco, Morocco, he rose through the ranks to become a brigadier general in 1926 at age 33. Two years later, Franco became the director of the General Military Academy in Zaragoza. As a Conservatism, conservative and Monarchism, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spain
Spain, or the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the Punta de Tarifa, southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union member state. Spanning across the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea, and the Autonomous communities of Spain#Autonomous cities, autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and List of largest cities in Spain, largest city is Madrid, and other major List of metropolitan areas in Spain, urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits, second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its wikt:monocentric, monocentric Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area is the List of metropolitan areas in Europe by population, second-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the Manzanares (river), River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding Community of Madrid, autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 1969
The Eurovision Song Contest 1969 was the 14th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Madrid, Spain, following the country's victory at the with the song " La La La" by Massiel. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (TVE), the contest was held at the on 29 March 1969 and was hosted by Spanish television presenter and actress Laurita Valenzuela. Sixteen countries took part in the contest with deciding not to participate this year. At the close of voting, four countries were declared joint-winners: the with " Boom Bang-a-Bang" by Lulu, with "" by Salomé, the with " De troubadour" by Lenny Kuhr, and with " Un jour, un enfant" by Frida Boccara. It was the first time in the history of the contest that a tie for first place had occurred, and as there was no tiebreaker rule in place at the time, all four countries were declared joint winners. France's win was its fourth, thus making it the first country to win the contest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salena (singer)
Selina-Maria Edbauer (born 11 March 1998), known professionally as Salena, is an Austrian singer and songwriter. She represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 alongside Teya with the song " Who the Hell Is Edgar?", finishing in 15th place. Biography Selina-Maria Edbauer grew up in Kammern im Liesingtal, Styria. In 2017, Salena participated in the seventh season of The Voice of Germany, where she reached the dueling rounds. In the show, Samu Haber was her coach. In 2019, she attempted to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Behind the Waterfall", but ORF did not select her. In 2021, she competed in the Austrian talent show Starmania, where she reached the top 32. On 31 January 2023, it was announced that Salena had been selected to represent Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 was the 67th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Liverpool, United Kingdom, as , the win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teya (singer)
Teodora Špirić (; born 12 April 2000), known professionally as Teya (stylised in all caps) and formerly as Thea Devy, is an Austrian singer and songwriter. She represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 alongside Salena with the song " Who the Hell Is Edgar?", finishing in 15th place at the grand final. She later co-wrote the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 for Austria, " Wasted Love" performed by JJ. Biography Teodora Špirić was born on 12 April 2000 in Vienna, Austria to Serbian parents. She spent part of her childhood in Kladovo, Serbia, but later returned to Vienna with her family. She has cited Adele and Amy Winehouse as her main artistic influences. In 2018, Špirić released her debut single "Waiting For". At the end of 2019, she applied to represent Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the song "Judgement Day". She was among the three shortlisted acts, but was not selected as the Austrian representative. She s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pia Maria
Pia Maria Außerlechner (born 21 May 2003), who performs as Pia Maria, is an Austrians, Austrian singer. She represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 alongside DJ Lumix (DJ), Lumix. Early life Pia Maria is from the Austrian region of Tyrol (state), Tyrol. She is a trained make-up artist and works at the Tyrolean State Theatre in Innsbruck. She has been writing her own songs since she was 16. Career Pia Maria represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, performing the song "Halo (Lumix song), Halo" by DJ Lumix (DJ), Lumix. During the promotional pre-parties for Eurovision, Pia Maria received criticism for vocal issues during the live performances of "Halo". It was later confirmed that her vocal struggles were due to long COVID, as well as the vocalist's inexperience with in-ear monitors. The Austrian delegation hired a vocal coach to work with Pia Maria to prepare for the contest, and the backing track for "Halo" was Transposition (music), transpos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumix (DJ)
Luca Michlmayr (born 23 July 2002), known by the stage name Lumix (stylized as LUM!X or Lum!x), is an Austrian-Italian DJ and music producer based in Italy. He is best-known for the hits "Monster" (with Gabry Ponte), "The Passenger" (with Ponte & D.T.E. feat. Mokaby), and "Thunder" (with Ponte and Prezioso). He represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song "Halo", alongside fellow Austrian vocalist Pia Maria Pia Maria Außerlechner (born 21 May 2003), who performs as Pia Maria, is an Austrians, Austrian singer. She represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 alongside DJ Lumix (DJ), Lumix. Early life Pia Maria is from the Austrian region of T .... Biography Born Luca Michlmayr to an Italian mother, he moved to Turin in 2020 at the age of 18. Lumix began producing his music at the age of 11 and was noticed by the Swedish independent label and network Bounce United, who signed him. After his bootleg of the song "Monster" by Meg & Dia became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Bueno
Vincent Mendoza Bueno (born 10 December 1985) is an Austrian singer of Filipino descent. On 12 January 2008, he became the winner of the ORF programme, '' Musical! Die Show'' (''Musical! The Show''), an Austrian television musical contest. He also served as a support act for Filipino singer Sarah Geronimo's concert in Vienna. On 18 January 2008, Bueno told the Philippine media of his plans to debut in the Philippines. He then made his first performance in Philippine Television on ''ASAP XV'' on 29 August 2010. He also signed a contract under Star Records, an ABS-CBN Entertainment Group Company, to pursue his music career in the Philippines. He was supposed to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands with the song, " Alive". However, on 18 March 2020, the event was cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Instead, he represented the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Amen", however it did not qualify for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paenda
Gabriela Horn (born 25 January 1988), known professionally as Paenda (pronounced "panda"; stylised as PÆNDA), is an Austrian singer, songwriter and music producer. She represented Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest, Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Limits (Paenda song), Limits", which was released on 8 March. Life and career Horn was born in January 1988, in Deutschlandsberg, Styria. She started singing in a choir in her home town at the age of six. At fourteen, she began songwriting and singing in various pop rock bands. She took guitar and piano lessons and moved to Vienna at age 20 to study pop and jazz music at the , where she graduated with honors in 2013. She currently lives in Vienna, writing, composing and producing her music at her home studio. Horn records and writes all of her own songs. Eurovision In 2019, Horn was chosen by a team of music experts and broadcaster ORF (broadcaster), ORF to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
