Conchita Wurst announced the Eurovision victory of his countryman
Conchita wurst It is one of the most prominent Eurovision icons. The victory of the Austrian bearded queen of disguise, whose real name is Thomas Neuwirth, exceeded music in Copenhagen in 2014. It was a reflection of the changing European values and the murmur of intolerance. Her interpretation of the poem Rise Like A Phoenix (Get up like phoenix) with the intertwining of elegance, vulnerability and unwavering self -esteem, inspired millions and triggered discussions about identity, equality and inclusion. “This evening is dedicated to all those who believe in the future of peace and freedom. You know who you are. We are uniform and we are irresistible! ”She said when raising the crystal microphone. Eleven years after the famous speech is about the importance of his success for Unmorn spoke in Switzerland’s Basel, where they will crown the new Eurovision winner on Sunday nights.
If you look back at your speech after winning the Eurovision, how today, when the hostility of the LGBTQ+community, especially transgender persons, is experiencing your words in the West?
Eurovision has always been a freedom project. It was for this purpose that it was created and I always experienced it. In these times, it seems particularly necessary for us to gather, connected in music, as her slogan says. What I like most about is that we have different opinions and we can argue with each other, but everything is always friendly, fun and not too serious. Comparing it to a football game, we would not have experienced it in the stadium. For me, the atmosphere is too tense there, aggressive, and Eurovision connects people peacefully and conciliatory, and that is what we really need in these times. We need to encourage and show people how we can have fun, enjoy each other, appreciate our diversity and learn from each other.
