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Switzerland

The Swiss entry is chosen by one of the four main broadcasters in turn. The Swiss took part in (and won) the first ever contest in 1956. Overall Switzerland has won twice.

Another drive-by…

Switzerland the next to catch my beady gaze, and well... Sinplus are like little Duracell bunnies, aren't they? They've just been doing exactly the...

Switzerland has surprised me greatly

It's not awful. I never thought it was if the truth be told, but at least I can prove that its not that bad...

29 April – You toss us to-and-fro like sailboats in the...

Could we have a win from 'Old Europe' this year? People are touting a win from the continent's western half, maybe even from as...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 35 – Switzerland

Watergun by Remo Forrer. Eurovision may officially be an apolitical beast, but the reality of world events inevitably finds its way to the stage. Just...

Eurovision Countdown 2025: Switzerland is trying

Switzerland Zoë Më – Voyage Hosting Eurovision once is exciting. Hosting it twice in a row? That’s how broadcasters end up selling off studio lights and...

Eurovision 2002 – Second rehearsals – Wednesday

Cyprus A source close to me said, " This one is staring the big R in the face." What is "The big R"?? said I....

Are Switzerland trying to get back into the final?

So, after we have largely ignored the Swiss selection, it seems that they have been busy getting songs from all over the place for...

3 November – I would like to stay with you looking...

In those days before the free language, did you wish that your country could sing in any language it chose? Or do you think...
Marius Bear

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 38 – Switzerland

Marius Bear – Boys Do Cry Marius lumbers around in this video looking and sounding like a pissed bloke who's forgot his glasses trying to...

30 March – You, the new poets, you, the magic birds

For many performers, their three/six/nine/twelve minutes on the Eurovision stage is the highlight of their entertainment career. As nowhere else will they be seen...