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Starnacht am Neusiedler See: Zimmermann Overlooked, ESC Song 'Baller' Unknown to Audience

During the June 7 show, moderators Barbara Schöneberger alongside Hans Sigl skipped an interview with Anna-Maria Zimmermann following a failed audience quiz on Germany's Eurovision entry 'Baller'.

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Overview

  • During the onstage talk, Zimmermann was excluded from questions while peers such as Milow, Florence Arman and Josh took part in the interview segment.
  • When quizzed on 'Baller' by Abor & TynnaGermany’s Eurovision 2025 entry that placed 15th—audience members failed to recognize the song, drawing visible surprise from Schöneberger.
  • The annual event at Neusiedler See featured a diverse lineup of Schlager and international acts under the guidance of moderators Barbara Schöneberger alongside Hans Sigl.
  • Anna-Maria Zimmermann later performed her hit “Liebelei” to applause, compensating for the earlier oversight during the talk segment.
  • Austrian ESC winner JJ returned to the stage with “Wasted Love” and shared a playful anecdote about his broken Eurovision trophy.