Who is Nemo, the 2024 Eurovision winner?

Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
Who is Nemo, the 2024 Eurovision winner?

Nemo, the Swiss winner of Eurovision 2024, has won over Internet users with an authentic artistic approach. At just 24 years old, this artist has transformed his non-binary nature into a true creative force.

He caused a sensation! This year, Eurovision took place in Malmö, Suede. An edition marked by controversy over the participation of Israel, in the midst of war for seven months in the Gaza Strip. Saturday May 11, there final of the 2024 Song Contest took place in front of 9,000 spectators. For the third time in 68 years oldthe Eurovision song contest was won by Swiss while the France came in 4th place. For his 2024 editionIt is Nemoa young 24-year-old singer, who won the hearts of Europeans thanks to his title The Code. In English, he energetically evokes his search for identity complicated in the face of non-binarity.

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Eurovision, a showcase for the LGBTQ+ community

By his full name, Nemo Mettlerthe winner of Eurovision 2024 helps make the competition more inclusive. He owes his triumph to his song, The Code. Like a anthemshe describes her journey towards emancipation And affirmation of one’s gender identity. A symbol which intervenes while the young artist confirms preferring to be designated by gender neutral pronouns. The young man identifies as neither man nor woman and prefers to remain neutral. During the parade with the national flags, the artist also had the non-binary flag in hand : four horizontal bands of yellow, white, purple and black. “ I broke the codes! I broke the trophy!“, he said happily when he received his prize, which he would break soon after.

During his return to Switzerlandhis admirers, did not hide their enthusiasm. Applause broke out as soon as the artist appeared. Nemo, to support his cause, then joined a group of fans, singing chants like “ We broke conventions » or even « We exist“. His presence on Instagram, followed by 326,000 peopletestifies to the impact of his music and his inspiring personality. Through his publications, he shares not only his work, but also his beliefs and aspirations for the same community.

His commitment is reminiscent of that of other candidates in previous editions. Among them, Conchita Wurst, the bearded Austrian drag queen, winner in 2014, or the French candidate Bilal Hassani in 2019.

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From his childhood to Eurovision

Born in 1999Nemo will very quickly develop a taste for the world of music. While still a child, he made his stage debut in the musical “Ich War Noch Niemals in New York” in 2012. Three years later, he shone on the set of the show Die Grössten Schweizer Talente . The same year, he released his first EP, Clownfishthus launching his career. Recently, in 2021, Nemo caused a sensation by participating in the Swiss version of Mask Singer. A singer with a promising career, he is also a good musician with a good command of the violin, piano and drums.

Today, Nemo stands out for his talent at merging musical universes. Of the opera At rappassing through the pophe can do anything. This ability allows him to create a singular harmony that transcends genre boundaries, infusing each of his pieces with incomparable depth and richness. Committed to causes that are close to his heart, Nemo has become a standard bearer of peace and equality.

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Nemo, competition favorite

Long before the finale, Nemo was considered the favorite of the competition. The jurors of 37 member countries of the European Union overwhelmingly praised his performances. Gratified with a rain of 12 points during the competition, the artist had a significant lead, closely followed by Slimane. Even though the public vote could have changed everything for Nemo, it didn’t. The talent and charisma of the Swiss had won over a large part of the public. He triumphed with a total of 591 pointsrelegating the Croatia in second place with 547 points.

“I hope the competition can continue to stand for peace and equality”

Nemo

His heartfelt words during his Eurovision victory resonate as a call to action, recalling the importance of art in promoting noble and universal ideals.

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