From Eurovision Winners to Interview Overdose: Nemo's Honest Account
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Winning the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) can be a monumental turning point for an artist's career—and that's no lie. But it ain't all glitz and glamour, as Nemo, the 2024 Swiss representative who gave a staggering 300 interviews, can attest.
In the weeks leading up to and following the ESC, Nemo (25) found themselves under immense public scrutiny. "My soul cried out for a respite from interviews," Nemo shared with the "Süddeutsche Zeitung." "I hit interview overload."
Even the record label wasn't immune to the pressure. "One of them said, 'You know how it goes—the winner gets plastered all over the market like a pig!' Well, that hit home," recalled Nemo, "It was brutal, but it was the unvarnished truth."
Counter the Hype: Say No to More
So, to fellow musicians gunning for this year's grand finale, Nemo's advice is clear: "Do a couple of months of promo, make it count, but then get back to the music. The key is learning to say no."
Taking the stage in Malmö with the hit tune "The Code," Nemo, a non-binary artist who doesn't align with traditional gender definitions, addressed their experiences in the lyrics. The run in the 2024 ESC may not have yielded the coveted victory, but it did earn Nemo a hefty 365 jury points, a commendable achievement.
The triumphant victory in 2024 propelled the ESC to Basel in 2025. Mark your calendars—the grand finale is set for May 17.
- Eurovision Song Contest (ESC)
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ)
- Malmö
- Nemo
- Switzerland
- Nemo, the 2024 Swiss representative of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), shared their experiences of interview overload during the contest and the weeks following it with the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" (SZ).
- In the aftermath of winning the ESC, Nemo, a non-binary artist, admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the numerous interviews and public scrutiny they faced.
- Despite not winning the competition outright, Nemo's performance in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest earned them a commendable 365 jury points.
- The ESC will be held in Malmö in 2025 following Nemo's triumphant victory in 2024, so mark your calendars for May 17, the grand finale date.
