Conchita Wurst

Austrian pop singer and drag queen

Conchita Wurst is the stage persona of Austrian singer Thomas Neuwirth, who came to international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix." Conchita is characterized by her distinctive bearded drag queen appearance and has become an icon for the LGBTQ+ community, representing themes of tolerance and acceptance. Following the Eurovision victory, Conchita released her debut album "Conchita" in 2015, which features a range of pop songs and ballads. In 2019, she released "Truth Over Magnitude," an album that marked a shift towards a more electronic dance music style. Throughout her career, Conchita Wurst has performed at various pride events, concerts, and television shows across Europe and beyond, using her platform to advocate for human rights and equality.