Eurovision is now less than a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography and their Eurovision 2024 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Switzerland’s 2024 representative, Nemo.
Nemo’s Eurovision Journey So Far…
Nemo was announced as Switzerland’s Eurovision 2024 representative in February. This was alongside the release of their song, “The Code”. It was later determined that Switzerland would perform in the first half of the second semi-final, and the producers placed “The Code” fourth in the running order.
Over the pre-party season, Nemo performed at three pre-parties: Pre-Party ES, Eurovision in Concert and the Nordic Eurovision Party.
What do we think of “The Code”
The team at That Eurovision Site have reacted to Switzerland’s entry for Malmö. Shiloh gives his thoughts on “The Code” which you can check out below, you can also check out our written reaction here:
Who is Nemo?
Nemo Mettler, who goes by their first name Nemo professionally, was born in 1999 in Biel, Switzerland. They started their career making music in German before switching to primarily English in around 2020. They achieved the highest peak on the Swiss charts in 2017 with “Du” (You), the lead single of the EP “Fundbüro” (Lost and Found). Alongside their singing career, they took part in the second season of The Masked Singer Switzerland in 2021, finishing fifth. Additionally, they are currently appearing on “Sing My Song – The Swiss Exchange Concert” alongside Switzerland’s Eurovision 2022 representative Marius Bear.
Nemo will participate in Eurovision 2024 with the song “The Code”. It was written by themself, Benjamin Alasu, Lasse Midtsian Nymann and Linda Dale. The producers are Lasse Midtsian Nymann, Benjamin Alasu, Tom Oehler, Wojciech Kostrzewa, Pele Loriano, Nemo Mettler and Nikodem Milewski.
Switzerland’s Eurovision History
Switzerland both hosted and debuted in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. Their first participation was successful, as they won with Lys Assia’s “Refrain”. Since then, they have participated on 62 occasions, making the Grand Final 51 times.
Switzerland’s most recent participation saw them being represented by Remo Forrer with his song “Watergun”. Performing in the first semi-final, he qualified for the Grand Final for a fourth consecutive participation. In the final, Switzerland finished 20th, after receiving 92 points. Of these, 61 came from the jury and 31 points came from the televote.
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News Source: Nemo / That Eurovision Site
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Rory Gannon