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Austria's Eurovision Fan Club Doubles Membership Ahead of 2025 Contest

From 100 to 900 members in a decade: How Austria's Eurovision fan club is riding a wave of success. With Vienna hosting in 2025, their influence—and challenges—are growing.

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Austria's Eurovision Fan Club Doubles Membership Ahead of 2025 Contest

Austria's Eurovision fan club, OGAE Austria, has seen its membership grow steadily in recent years. The group now counts around 900 members, nearly double its size after Conchita Wurst's 2014 win. With the 2025 contest approaching in Vienna, the club is actively engaging with organisers to secure access for its members.

OGAE Austria was founded nearly 30 years ago, but its numbers remained modest until recent victories. Before Conchita's 2014 win, the club had just 100 members. By the time JJ won in Basel, that figure had risen to 450. Under Marcos Maximilian Tritremmel's leadership since 2012, membership has now climbed to 900, with expectations to reach 1,000 soon.

The club's growth contrasts with larger fan bases elsewhere. The UK's Eurovision fan club boasts around 5,000 members, while Spain's has about 4,000. Despite its smaller size, OGAE Austria plays an active role in the Euroclub network, submitting wish lists for guest stars and DJs ahead of next year's contest. ORF, Austria's national broadcaster, has worked closely with the club to ensure members can attend at least one of the nine shows. Ticket allocations vary depending on the event's location, but organisers provide quotas to distribute among fans. Tritremmel has emphasised that even disagreements—such as debates over Israel's participation—are better addressed through dialogue than silence. The club has chosen to avoid public political debates, focusing instead on the contest's unifying aspects. Tritremmel believes Eurovision offers a rare chance for countries to come together, regardless of tensions.

OGAE Austria's membership surge reflects the country's recent Eurovision success. With 900 members and growing, the club continues to collaborate with ORF to secure access to next year's events. The group remains committed to fostering connections through the contest, even amid broader discussions.

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