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Eurovision Winner Nemo Criticizes EBU: “I Felt Alone. Hope Things Will Change”

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Swiss winner of Eurovision 2024, Nemo, in a ridiculous criticism towards the EBU. Nemo tries to portray themselves as a victim. Should the EBU make changes and what, in our opinion, is the first change that should be made? Five months after winning Eurovision 2024, Switzerland's representative, Nemo, interviewed with the BBC News department, sharing their feelings about the lack of support contestants experienced from the organizers during the competition. "I felt very alone," the singer told the BBC, adding hope that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will make changes next year. "I really hope they have things in place for the next year to make sure that part of the whole contest, especially mentally, gets taken care of. Because I did feel alone and I know that some other artists were also feeling that way." Nemo continues their criticism against the EBU, describing the backstage atmosphere as "quite tense," and adds: "There were situations that are...

MTV EMA 2024: Eurovision Contestants and National Finalists Among Nominees

October 9, 2024 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Discover the Eurovision and national final contestants nominated for regional awards at the 2024 MTV EMA ceremony. Learn about these talented singers and their remarkable journeys in the article. Voting for the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA) has opened, revealing nominees in various categories. Among the contenders are several singers from recent Eurovision Song Contests and national selections. Let's explore these artists and their history with the awards. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision Contestants in the Spotlight Switzerland's Nemo, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has earned their first nomination in the "Best Swiss Act" category. Nemo's victory with "The Code" marked Switzerland's third Eurovision win. Slimane, who represented France at Eurovision 2024 and finished fourth with "Mon Amour," receives his second consecutive nomination for "Best French Act. "The "Best Italian Act" category features two Eurovision representatives: Angelina Mango, Italy's Eurovision 2024 entry, who finished seventh. Mahmood, a two-time Eurovision contestant who placed second in 2019 with "Soldi" and sixth in...

Nemo, Eurovision 2024 Winner, Releases New Song: “Eurostar”

October 4, 2024October 5, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Five months after winning Eurovision, Swiss representative Nemo releases their new song "Eurostar". Who are the surprising guests that participated alongside Nemo in the music video? On the night of May 11, 2024, Swiss artist Nemo became an international star by winning first place at Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden, with their song "The Code". Today, after a long wait, Nemo releases their new song "Eurostar", featuring some surprisingly special guests! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Star-Studded Music Video Debut Today, Nemo released their first song since their victory at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Nemo is among the last representatives to release new music since the competition's finale, and after a long wait, the final product is now available on all listening platforms. Along with the song, the official music video was released on YouTube. In it, Nemo is seen on a journey of self-discovery in London, including travels, celebrations, performance preparations, and fitting clothes in the dressing room. In an...

Nemo: “I Never Wanted to Withdraw, I’m Awaiting EBU’s Response on What Happened”

September 28, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After conquering Eurovision, Nemo reveals the dramatic impact of the win on their personal life, the behind-the-scenes incident with the Israeli delegation that deeply affected them, the move to London, and plans for the future. On May 12, 2024, Swiss artist Nemo became an international star by winning Eurovision in Malmö, Sweden, with their song "The Code". This victory instantly changed their life, placing them among prestigious Swiss winners like Lys Assia and Celine Dion. "Everything is still happening so fast," they say. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A New World of Possibilities Last Thursday, Nemo performed at an event in Zurich organized by financial companies Postfinance and Yuh. They appeared in a long tulle dress, floating 10 meters above the ground while performing "The Code". On combining art and music in their performances, Nemo says: "It's quite crazy. Even today, during the performance, there were moments when I thought this wasn't taken for granted at all. A few months...

Switzerland: 431 Entries Received for Eurovision 2025

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland: 431 songs were submitted for Eurovision 2025. How will the Swiss song be chosen and how many songs were submitted last year? Switzerland will once again select its Eurovision 2025 representative through an internal selection process, as announced by the Swiss national broadcaster in early July 2024. The submission window for songs opened on August 8 and officially closed on August 22. It has now been revealed that no fewer than 431 songs were submitted to the national broadcaster's committee to represent Switzerland in its homeland in May 2025. This impressive number comes after Nemo's notable victory in the May 2024 contest held in Malmö, a win that brings Eurovision to Switzerland in 2025 after 36 years. This marks a slight increase from the 427 songs submitted to the committee last year. According to last year's data, 40% of the songs were submitted by locals, while the rest came from other countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the...

Switzerland: SRF open submissions for Eurovision 2025

August 8, 2024August 25, 2024 by Avi Zaikaner Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland begins its search for a representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, inviting song submissions until August 22. The search for Switzerland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will be held on home soil, has officially begun today. Artists and songwriters are invited to submit their songs from today until August 22. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland has announced that it will continue using an internal selection process to choose its representative for Eurovision 2025. After the submission period closes, several audition rounds will take place to determine the official representative. The results will be decided by a Swiss jury, a panel representing the Swiss audience, and an international expert jury consisting of approximately 25 members who have previously judged at Eurovision. The announcement of the winning song and artist who will represent Switzerland is expected in early 2025. As the host nation, Switzerland's representative will automatically qualify for the Grand Final. This follows Switzerland's victory...