Category: Switzerland

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SRG SSR confirms Eurovision 2027 participation and appoints Lasse Nymann as Switzerland’s new musical director. The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR has confirmed Switzerland’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 and revealed new details about the team that will accompany the country this year as it aims for a stronger result following its failure to qualify for the Grand Final in Vienna. Switzerland is the sixth country to confirm its participation in Eurovision 2027, following Germany, North Macedonia, San Marino, Greece and the host country - Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s Eurovision Selection Process Switzerland traditionally selects its Eurovision entry through an internal selection and has not held a national final for many years. That approach will continue in 2027. The Swiss internal selection will open submissions on August 20th and close them on September 7th. Once all songs and artists have been submitted, a selection panel consisting of both expert jurors and Eurovision fans from around the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More than just a song: Switzerland's Eurovision 2026 song, "Alice" by Veronica Fusaro, teaches us an incredible lesson about representation, regardless of the deep message behind it. This is exactly why the song deserves to advance to the Grand Final In a year filled with high-energy pop bangers and explosive pyrotechnics, Eurovision 2026 offers a rare moment where time seems to stand still. Veronica Fusaro, representing Switzerland, takes the stage with "Alice" - and it’s far more than just a ballad. It is a haunting, multi-layered narrative that demands to be heard in the Grand Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Heartbreaking Message: The Violence of "Affection" Behind the hypnotic 6/8 waltz rhythm and the intensifying guitar riffs lies a chilling story. "Alice" is a character whose personal boundaries are slowly eroded under the guise of care. The song tells the story of a woman whose boundaries are crossed so quietly that it almost sounds like affection. Alice herself...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Veronica Fusaro, held her second rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Alice". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. Following the controversy surrounding live instrumentation - in which Switzerland was denied the opportunity to play the electric guitar live - Veronica Fusaro  took to the Eurovision 2026 stage in Vienna, Austria. The rehearsal provided a striking glimpse into her performance of "Alice" . Featuring an electric guitar that underscores exactly why the national broadcaster, SRG SSR, was vocal about the live-playing ban, the rehearsal raises the question: Is Switzerland bringing winner-level material after this disappointment with the EBU? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Switzerland's second Rehearsal: More Details The Red Rope Cage In the beginning of the released footage, the camera focuses on the singer as she stands inside a cage-like structure made of red ropes, designed to resemble prison bars. While inside, she moves between the poles supporting the cage, where two of her four backing...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s Veronica Fusaro will not perform "Alice" with live guitar at Eurovision 2026 despite Finland’s approved live violin request. A dramatic development has emerged ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, raising fresh questions about the decision-making process of the European Broadcasting Union. Switzerland’s representative, Veronica Fusaro, who will perform "Alice" in Vienna, requested permission from the EBU to play guitar live on stage after Finland was granted an unprecedented exception allowing Linda Lampenius to perform live violin during the contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Why Finland Was Approved - And Switzerland Was Not Many Eurovision fans speculated that Fusaro might follow Finland’s example after images from her first rehearsal showed her holding a guitar connected to a transmitter. This immediately sparked discussions among fans about whether Switzerland had also secured an exception for live instrumentation. Switzerland’s Head of Delegation, Andrea Vogel, quickly clarified that Fusaro’s performance will fully comply with EBU regulations, meaning there will be no live guitar...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 representative, Veronica Fusaro, held her first rehearsal in Vienna with the song "Alice". Stay tuned for all updates from Austria. On the stage of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria, Veronica Fusaro attended her first rehearsal today, presenting her song "Alice" with a clear visual concept. The Swiss representative chose a story of confinement and release, expressed through tangible and impressive stage devices. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Eurovision Song Contest (@eurovision) ‎‏ Switzerland's First Rehearsal: More Details Fusaro opened the rehearsal with intriguing camera interaction: she uses the microphone cable as a physical element, in the configuration of a rope, creating a sense of tension between her and the camera. This combination gives the song a dimension of delicate struggle, highlighting the song’s emotional text and bringing viewers directly into the situation. The Message Behind the Red Ropes During the song, four dancers wrapped in red ropes guide Fusaro toward a central structure...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Switzerland in Eurovision 2026: The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR has announced that Veronica Fusaro will represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna with the song “Alice”. Listen to the song "Alice" is the title of the song that will be performed by singer Veronica Fusaro, who will represent Switzerland in the first half of the second semi-final, scheduled for May 14. The song was co-written by the singer himself together with Charlie McClean. This marks the first entry for both creators in the competition, and the song is performed in English. ‎‏   The entry was selected by an internal committee of the national broadcaster and was officially revealed today. The song explores emotional struggle and escapism, portraying a character who retreats into an imaginary world as a way to cope with inner difficulties. The figure of Alice symbolizes someone who feels lost or overwhelmed and therefore escapes into fantasy, where reality feels easier to handle. The name and imagery are partly inspired by Alice’s...

 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Less than a day before Switzerland’s Eurovision 2026 song reveal, reports claim that Veronica Fusaro’s entry is from her latest album - and she may have hinted which song it is. With only a few hours remaining until the official reveal of Veronica Fusaro’s entry for Eurovision 2026, the national broadcaster SRG SSR is expected to unveil the Swiss song. So far, no details have been disclosed about the track - its language, genre, or style - but a Swiss media report now claims the song is not new and is actually drawn from Fusaro’s most recent album. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Swiss newspaper The Blick, the chosen song is believed to be from Fusaro’s album Looking for Connection, released last October. Under Eurovision rules, this is permitted as long as the track was not made public before September 1 of the previous year. Thus, aside from three songs that were released earlier, most of the album’s tracks are...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The controversy deepens as Nemo, winner of Eurovision 2024, sparks new uproar after returning the trophy in protest against Israel’s participation and following revelations about troubling chapters in his family's history. Nemo Mettler, the Eurovision 2024 winner, has been at the center of recurring controversies over recent months due to his protest actions and revelations about his family’s troubled past. The drama began about two months ago, when he took a dramatic stand and returned his Eurovision trophy to the contest organizers. The reason? A protest against Israel’s participation, which he accused of “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. About a month after returning the trophy, an investigative report revealed that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. Now, another controversy unfolds - this time surrounding the trophy...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The dark history of the Mettler family is revealed: a great-grandfather nicknamed “Hitler-Mettler”, Nazi party donations, and an SS officer uncle - all resurfacing after Nemo returned the Eurovision trophy in protest over alleged genocide. Nemo, the winner of Eurovision 2024, made global headlines last month after taking a dramatic step - returning the winning trophy to the contest organizers. The reason: a protest against Israel’s participation, which Nemo accused of committing “genocide”. Nemo, who often speaks about “values”, "inclusivity", and “respect for all people”, chose to exclude Israeli performers from his message of unity. However, an explosive investigation published this Wednesday reveals that while Nemo preaches morality to the Jewish state, his own family history hides dark skeletons - ones dressed in SS uniforms and Nazi insignia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Hitler-Mettler”: The Great-Grandfather Who Idolized the Führer Born as Nemo Mettler, the artist comes from a well-known, wealthy family from St. Gallen, Switzerland. A report by Christoph Mörgeli in...