Conchita Wurst: From Eurovision to Global Icon
Ten Years of Transformation and Triumph
When Conchita Wurst's wings of fire spread behind her on the Eurovision stage in 2014, she knew her life would be forever changed. Looking back at the last decade, Tom Neuwirth—the artist behind the persona—is amazed by how far he has come.
After placing second in the Austrian talent show Starmania in 2006 and a short-lived stint in the boyband Jetzt Anders, Neuwirth created Conchita Wurst as a way to express his creativity and challenge gender norms. With her iconic beard and flowing hair, Conchita became an instant sensation, winning Eurovision in 2014 and becoming a global symbol of diversity and acceptance.
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