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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.

Remo Forrer sings for Switzerland

The Swiss act for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest is 21-year-old 'Voice of Switzerland' winner Remo Forrer. "For me, Eurovision is one of the greatest...

Switzerland: Movement and mime time

Marius Bear is alone on stage, picked out in silhouette and that's pretty much how he stays throughout, with bursts of video and lighting...

Switzerland – He’s on the road… the road to Hull?!

I know what this is supposed to be: the angsty boy-type ripping his heart out and telling you that he is vulnerable and all...

Switzerland Press Meet and Greet – Is he a bear?

Marius saunters in 17 minutes late - a technical stop... I wonder how much he has moaned in the viewing room. His journey has already...

Boys do cry for Switzerland at Eurovision 2022

28-year-old Marius Bear is pegged to represent Switzerland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. The song and formal announcement followed speculation yesterday when a gap...

Switzerland – Is he more Torvill or Dean?

I tend to look at this in the same way I would an ice skating tournement (I'm gay, bear with me here). This has lots...

Monty looks at Finland, Latvia, Switzerland and Denmark

Finland – first rehearsal report here I’ve timed everything wrong today, and thought we had a lunch break after Bulgaria, but it’s after Finland. It’s...

Eurovision 2021 Week 1 Day 4 Afternoon 1 – Nick’s View

I've received a letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales, asking me if my reference to heading off to the virtual gym at...
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The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Four

I’m not going to lie, this is a Eurovision 2021 day I’ve not looked forward to. It’s the part of the show laden with...

Switzerland – impactful noir

Cards on the table, I’m flabbergasted as to why Switzerland is third in the betting. I was astonished last year too, so can only...