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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

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.

The one that got away – thankfully

Disclaimer: I had nothing to do with any of this! You know that moment when you are talking to someone you consider a close friend...

Don’t throw stones, just drumsticks

Swiss Zibbz up now, and pretty much as you would expect after seeing the Swiss national final. Coco has a burgundy colour theme running...

8 October – But mama, she ain’t here tonight

In this column, we don't normally pick birthdays from the current year. But until May we had none on 8 October - and then...

We’re a little bit…

The welcome party was very loud last night. Very little socialising with elegant people, and lots of P6 shouting that he couldn't do any...

9 December – I can’t stand advances anywhere be it at...

Our friends in Switzerland were the first winners of our favourite TV show - no, it wasn't L*r**n after all. And their span of...
Lys

One last refrain – a tribute to Lys Assia

At the age of 94, Lys Assia has passed in Zurich’s Zollikerberg Hospital. She won the very first Eurovision Song Contest, and remained a loyal ambassador...

14 December – Pa pa ba pa pa pa… pa pa...

Today we have an absolute classic. You won't be able to argue with me. Mr Phil of this parish will send the boys round...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 35/37 – Switzerland

In the same vein that I find Loreen's possible Eurovision-winning song boring and bland - the same can be said about Remo's little ditty....

11 December – Tomorrow we’ll have gardens for picking bouquets of...

What do you do if your country doesn't pick you to represent them at our favourite TV show? You find someone else who will....

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...