Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Veronica Fusaro, shares first details about her performance in Vienna, saying she ignores betting odds and rankings to stay true to herself.
Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are entering advanced stages, with performances taking shape and delegations working intensively. Switzerland’s representative for Eurovision 2026, Veronica Fusaro, is beginning to reveal her artistic direction for Vienna, but is doing so differently from most contestants without paying attention to betting odds, rankings, or external pressure. In a recent interview, Fusaro emphasized that for her, the most important thing is to remain true to herself and deliver the song authentically on stage.
In her interview with Swiss media, Fusaro explained that she has no interest in predictions or betting surrounding Eurovision, even when they directly involve her:
“I watched it once, then decided I didn’t care, because ultimately it doesn’t matter. It’s still very early days, and the performance will determine whether the audience connects with it or not. I’m just going to stay focused on what I’m doing“.
This approach reflects confidence and a desire to maintain balance within one of the most competitive and high-pressure arenas in the music industry.
Alongside her decision to ignore the surrounding buzz, Fusaro shared initial hints about her performance. According to her, the concept will focus on creating a complete stage experience, with an emphasis on her presence as an artist:
“At Eurovision, we’re going to fill the stage one or another… And there will, of course, be guitar”.
Additionally, she will collaborate with director Fredrik “Benke” Rydman, who was responsible for staging Nemo’s winning performance at Eurovision 2024 with the song “The Code”, a move that raises expectations among fans of the contest.
Following Switzerland’s recent success, including a victory in the contest, the country appears determined to maintain its precise and carefully crafted artistic direction while also bringing a more personal and emotional angle to the stage. Instead of chasing trends or predictions, Fusaro is choosing to focus on the message and audience connection, a strategy that has often proven successful at Eurovision. As May approaches, it will be interesting to see whether this calm and confident approach can stand out on Europe’s biggest stage and lead Switzerland to another strong result at Eurovision 2026.
Veronica Fusaro – Who Are You?
Veronica Fusaro is a Swiss–Italian singer-songwriter who grew up in the city of Thun, Switzerland, and is regarded as one of the country’s most distinctive voices. Her music blends pop with elements of soul and rock, characterized by sharp writing, emotional depth, and rhythmic sound. Fusaro first gained public recognition after participating in the second season of “The Voice of Switzerland”. As an established live performer, she won the “Best Talent” award from Swiss Radio SRF 3 in 2016, marking an early breakthrough in her career. Since then, Fusaro has performed in over 500 concerts and festivals both in Switzerland and abroad.
Switzerland at Eurovision 2026
“Alice” is the title of the entry to be performed by the singer Veronica Fusaro, representing Switzerland in the first half of the second semi-final of Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 14th. The song’ was written by the singer and Charlie McClean.
The song “Alice” explores emotional struggle and the use of escapism into an imaginary world as a coping mechanism for inner difficulties. The character of Alice serves as a metaphor for someone who feels lost or emotionally overwhelmed, and therefore chooses to retreat into a world of imagination and fantasy where reality is easier to handle. The name and character are partly inspired by the book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, which symbolizes a fall into a different world detached from reality. Through Alice’s story, the song touches on themes of identity, loneliness, and the search for genuine connection with others.
Currently, Switzerland is ranked 25th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be Switzerland’s 66th participation in Eurovision. Switzerland joined the contest in 1956, was one of the seven founding countries, and has won three times over the years. Switzerland’s most recent victory was at the last Eurovision, 2025, with Nemo and the song “The Code”. This win follows Switzerland’s previous victory in 1988 with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi”, performed by the international singer Céline Dion.
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Neta Geffen is a respected journalist at Euromix, Israel’s leading news site for Eurovision coverage. Since 2010, Neta has been closely following the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing with him extensive experience, profound knowledge, and a broad understanding of the history, politics, and cultural influences that shape the event every year.
Neta publishes articles, analyses, and up-to-date reviews on all Eurovision developments, including musical trends, format changes, political influences, and audience reactions across Europe and Israel. Thanks to a deep connection to the contest’s history, Neta provides readers with wide-ranging context—from the impact of political events on results, to in-depth analyses of songs and languages within the competition. Neta specializes particularly in the Eurovision rock genre, Balkan ballads, and native language entries, with a special focus on Italian and Greek songs.
