NEWS IN EUROPE
Banda Kawayan Pilipinas Triumphs with Gold and Grand Prix at Bratislava Festival
VIENNA, AUSTRIA —Banda Kawayan Pilipinas has brought pride to the Philippines after clinching both the Gold Band Award and the Grand Prix Prize at the 14th International Youth Music Festival in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Their standout performance seamlessly fused tradition and innovation, featuring indigenous Filipino bamboo instruments that resonated deeply with both the international jury and the audience.
JJ Pietsch Returns a Hero: Austria Welcomes Eurovision Winner with National Celebration
VIENNA— Austria’s newly crowned Eurovision champion, Austro-Filipino JJ Pietsch or Johannes Pietsch, returned to Vienna on Sunday to a hero’s welcome, sparking a media blitz and nonstop coverage on ORF.
Austro-Filipino Johannes Pietsch Wins Eurovision 2025
VIENNA- Austria’s Johannes Pietsch, known by his stage name JJ, clinched victory at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest held last night, with his innovative pop-opera anthem “Wasted Love.” The 23-year-old countertenor captivated audiences with a performance that seamlessly blended classical opera with modern techno-pop elements. His four-octave vocal range and emotive delivery earned top marks from both juries and viewers across Europe.
Austro-Pinoy Vincent Bueno Shines in New Musical at Metropol
Vienna- Vincent Bueno, a prominent Austro-Filipino artist, captivated audiences with his latestperformance in the exciting new musical “Bring Me Edelweiss The Musical of the 80s,” which premiered at the Metropol in Vienna on 12 February. Taking on the role of Jojo, a Filipino character who embodies the spirit of the Viennese culture, Bueno’s participation in this production is a testament to his versatile talent and ability to bridge cultures through art.
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