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Conchita Wurst

Renowned for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, the Austrian drag queen performer often only uses the stage name Conchita, a female character noted for her beard.

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A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

Eurovision Song Contest: Politics getting in the way of pop?

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.
MusicMay 3, 2024
Conchita Wurst ESC 2014

Is the ESC too 'gay' for Hungary?

Hungary has pulled out of the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. Is it related to the government's homophobic stance?
MusicNovember 29, 2019
Österreich Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Conchita Wurst

Conchita Wurst's HIV status reveals an updated idea of AIDS

After Conchita Wurst revealed her HIV+ status, DW spoke to the German AIDS Foundation about the virus and its stigma.
CultureApril 17, 2018
Conchita Wurst at Berlinale

Conchita Wurst reveals he has HIV

Austrian singer Conchita Wurst said he was forced to share his diagnosis after being blackmailed by an ex-boyfriend.
LifestyleApril 16, 2018
CSD Köln 2015 (Foto: dpa)

CSD: a hot party in Cologne

Cologne is famous for its Karneval. But on Sunday a second crazy party descended on the city. Christopher Street Day.
July 5, 20159 images

The Top ESC Candidates

On the 23rd of May, the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will pick the best singers in the whole of Europe. 20 artists who managed to get into the semi-finals compete with the big five--Germany France, Spain, Italy and Britain, as well as host Austria. We'll show you who's favored to win!
LifestyleMay 21, 201504:47 min
Conchita Wurst winning he Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Inside Eurovision

Ok, you know about the ostentatious wind machines. But these 10 Eurovision facts might surprise you.
May 18, 2015
Conchita Wurst

Conchita Wurst: singer and author

Bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst has released a new single - and an autobiography.
CultureMarch 4, 20157 images
Conchita Wurst EINSCHRÄNKUNG

Conchita Wurst launches autobiography in Berlin

Austrian singer and drag artist Conchita Wurst has launched her autobiography and new single in the German capital.
March 3, 2015
Conchita Wurst winning the 2014 Eurovision final.

Eurovision down under?

Jakov Leon explains to Helen Seeney just why Eurovision will include an Australian entry this year.
February 12, 201504:04 min
Conchita Wurst at the EU Parliament

Wurst with a message

Tolerance and respect, Conchita Wurst gets a mixed reception at the EU Parliament.
October 8, 2014
An armed pro-Russian fighter holds a position at a border control in the east of Ukraine.

Inside Europe

Tensions talking and violence continue in Ukraine but does this mean war? The Greek government's cleaning ladies who won't give up the fight. Can Spain stamp out its racist football fans? And the rise and rise of Europe's new darling, Conchita Wurst. Also, is Europe really fired up about forthcoming elections? UKIP and the rise of european populism and why Poland cares about the EU.
May 16, 201454:59 min

The rise of Europe's new darling, Conchita Wurst

Many of you will be familiar by now with that music from Austria's very own Conchita Wurst, winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The bearded singer made a stand for tolerance and freedom and looks set to make a mint over the next few years in TV appearances and contracts. John Cummins reports from Austria on Conchita's own rise to success.
May 15, 201402:28 min
Conchita Wurst wins the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, copyright: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

ESC 2014: Bearded drag queen sends a political message

In a studio interview, reporter Lavinia Pitu shares her impressions of the ESC in Copenhagen and recaps how Conchita Wurst won the hearts and votes of Europe. Has the bearded drag queen made the ESC more political?
CultureMay 13, 201408:22 min
Nadja Scholz Porträt

Triumph for tolerance

Conchita Wurst's win is a victory for all of Europe, says DW's Nadja Scholz.
May 12, 2014
Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst

A bearded queen

Austria's Conchita Wurst, an unshaven songstress with an arresting voice, wins Eurovision.
May 11, 2014
Conchita Wurst gewinnt Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Conchita Wurst wins ESC

Bearded Austrian drag queen wins Eurovision Song Contest 2014
May 11, 2014
Conchita Wurst in a rose petal bathtub

Eye-catching

The bookies are giving Austria a crack at a top ranking at this year's Eurovision contest.
May 2, 2014