eurovision 2004

Max Mutzke

Max Mutzke, billed as Max, represented Germany at Eurovision 2004 in Istanbul with “Can't Wait Until Tonight”, finishing 8th of 24.

who
German singer
born
21 May 1981, Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany
billed as
Max
contest
2004
best result
8th, 2004
music
pop
active
since 2004
sang for
Germany

Biography

Max Mutzke is a German singer, songwriter and television personality who came to notice early in 2004 by winning SSDSGPS, a talent contest on Stefan Raab’s late-night show. Billed as Max, Mutzke finished eighth in Istanbul that year with “Can’t Wait Until Tonight”.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Max Mutzke”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 2004 Istanbul

    Germany

    “Can't Wait Until Tonight”

    8th of 24 Finished 8th of 24 in the final, with 93 points.

    Billed as
    Max
    Sung in
    English, Turkish
    Written by
    Stefan Raab
    Running order
    8th of 24 in the final
    Age on the night
    22
    Won that year
    Ukraine: Ruslana, “Wild Dances”

    The story of Eurovision 2004: The first semi-final, and Ukraine wins at the second attempt

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Goldene Stimmgabel 2005
  • Paul-Lincke-Ring 2021

As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.

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