Switzerland participated at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "If We All Give a Little" written by Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger. The song was performed by the group six4one, which was internally selected by the Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse in November 2005 to represent the nation at the 2006 contest in Athens, Greece. "If We All Give a Little" was presented to the public as the Swiss song on 18 March 2006.
As one of the ten highest placed finishers in 2005, Switzerland automatically qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Performing as the opening entry for the show in position 1, Switzerland placed sixteenth out of the 24 participating countries with 30 points.
Prior to the 2006 contest, Switzerland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest forty-six times since its first entry in 1956.[1] Switzerland is noted for having won the first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Refrain" performed by Lys Assia. Their second and, to this point, most recent victory was achieved in 1988 when Canadian singer Céline Dion won the contest with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi". Following the introduction of semi-finals for the 2004, Switzerland had managed to participate in the final one time up to this point. In 2005, the internal selection of Estonian girl band Vanilla Ninja, performing the song "Cool Vibes", qualified Switzerland to the final where they placed 8th.
The Swiss national broadcaster, SRG SSR idée suisse, broadcasts the event within Switzerland and organises the selection process for the nation's entry. SRG SSR idée suisse confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest on 22 July 2005. Along with their participation confirmation, the broadcaster also announced that the Swiss entry for the 2006 contest would be selected internally.[2] Switzerland has selected their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest through both national finals and internal selections in the past. Since 2005, the Swiss entry was internally selected for the competition.
Before Eurovisionedit
Internal selectionedit
On 22 July 2005, SRG SSR idée suisse opened a submission period for interested composers to submit their songs until 14 October 2005.[2] On 14 December 2005, the broadcaster announced that Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger had written the song that would represent Switzerland in Athens. Siegel had previously composed 17 Eurovision entries for various countries, 14 of them which were written by Meinunger. Meinunger had also written the Swiss entry in 2005 (under the pseudonym John O'Flynn). The song was selected by a jury panel consisting of representatives of the three broadcasters in Switzerland: the Swiss-German/Romansh broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen der deutschen und rätoromanischen Schweiz (SF DRS), the Swiss-French broadcaster Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) and the Swiss-Italian broadcaster Televisione svizzera di lingua italiana (TSI).[3]
Performer auditions took place between 25 and 27 November 2005 at the Olympia Studios in Munich where Siegel together with an expert panel consisting of representatives of SF DRS, TSR and RSI selected six artists from six different countries to form the group six4one for the Eurovision Song Contest. Eligible artists were those that have had television and stage experience (live performances), have made at least one video and have released at least one CD which placed among the top 50 in an official chart.[4][5] "If We All Give a Little" was presented to the public as the song on 18 March 2006 during the SF1 show Benissimo.[6]
According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country, the "Big Four" (France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom) and the ten highest placed finishers in the 2005 contest are required to qualify from the semi-final in order to compete for the final; the top ten countries from the semi-final progress to the final. As one of the ten highest placed finishers in the 2005 contest, Switzerland automatically qualified to compete in the final on 20 May 2006.[8] On 21 March 2006, a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Switzerland was set to open the final and perform in position 1, before the entry from Moldova. Switzerland placed sixteenth in the final, scoring 30 points.[9]
In Switzerland, three broadcasters that form SRG SSR idée suisse aired the contest. 1991 Swiss Eurovision Song Contest entrantSandra Studer provided German commentary both shows airing on SF zwei. Jean-Marc Richard and Alain Morisod provided French commentary on TSR 2 for the semi-final and on TSR 1 for the final.[10] Sandy Altermatt and Claudio Lazzarino provided Italian commentary for the semi-final on TSI 2 and the final on TSI 1.[11] The Swiss spokesperson, who announced the Swiss votes during the final, was Jubaira Bachmann.
Votingedit
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Switzerland and awarded by Switzerland in the semi-final and grand final of the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi-final and the final of the contest.
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Switzerland participated at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song If We All Give a Little written by Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger The song was performed by the group six4one which was internally selected by the Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR idee suisse in November 2005 to represent the nation at the 2006 contest in Athens Greece If We All Give a Little was presented to the public as the Swiss song on 18 March 2006 Eurovision Song Contest 2006Country SwitzerlandNational selectionSelection processInternal selectionSelection date s Artist 1 December 2005Song 18 March 2006Selected entrantsix4oneSelected song If We All Give a Little Selected songwriter s Ralph SiegelBernd MeinungerFinals performanceFinal result16th 30 pointsSwitzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 2006 2007 As one of the ten highest placed finishers in 2005 Switzerland automatically qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest Performing as the opening entry for the show in position 1 Switzerland placed sixteenth out of the 24 participating countries with 30 points Contents 1 Background 2 Before Eurovision 2 1 Internal selection 2 1 1 Members 7 3 At Eurovision 3 1 Voting 3 1 1 Points awarded to Switzerland 3 1 2 Points awarded by Switzerland 4 ReferencesBackground editMain article Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest Prior to the 2006 contest Switzerland had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest forty six times since its first entry in 1956 1 Switzerland is noted for having won the first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Refrain performed by Lys Assia Their second and to this point most recent victory was achieved in 1988 when Canadian singer Celine Dion won the contest with the song Ne partez pas sans moi Following the introduction of semi finals for the 2004 Switzerland had managed to participate in the final one time up to this point In 2005 the internal selection of Estonian girl band Vanilla Ninja performing the song Cool Vibes qualified Switzerland to the final where they placed 8th The Swiss national broadcaster SRG SSR idee suisse broadcasts the event within Switzerland and organises the selection process for the nation s entry SRG SSR idee suisse confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest on 22 July 2005 Along with their participation confirmation the broadcaster also announced that the Swiss entry for the 2006 contest would be selected internally 2 Switzerland has selected their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest through both national finals and internal selections in the past Since 2005 the Swiss entry was internally selected for the competition Before Eurovision editInternal selection edit On 22 July 2005 SRG SSR idee suisse opened a submission period for interested composers to submit their songs until 14 October 2005 2 On 14 December 2005 the broadcaster announced that Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger had written the song that would represent Switzerland in Athens Siegel had previously composed 17 Eurovision entries for various countries 14 of them which were written by Meinunger Meinunger had also written the Swiss entry in 2005 under the pseudonym John O Flynn The song was selected by a jury panel consisting of representatives of the three broadcasters in Switzerland the Swiss German Romansh broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen der deutschen und ratoromanischen Schweiz SF DRS the Swiss French broadcaster Television Suisse Romande TSR and the Swiss Italian broadcaster Televisione svizzera di lingua italiana TSI 3 Performer auditions took place between 25 and 27 November 2005 at the Olympia Studios in Munich where Siegel together with an expert panel consisting of representatives of SF DRS TSR and RSI selected six artists from six different countries to form the group six4one for the Eurovision Song Contest Eligible artists were those that have had television and stage experience live performances have made at least one video and have released at least one CD which placed among the top 50 in an official chart 4 5 If We All Give a Little was presented to the public as the song on 18 March 2006 during the SF1 show Benissimo 6 Members 7 edit Andreas Lundstedt comes from Sweden and is a member of the group Alcazar Claudia D Addio comes from Switzerland She is known as The Voice and earned her fame from the casting show MusicStar Keith Camilleri comes from Malta and is known in his homeland for his passionate voice and his regular guest appearance on Maltese shows Liel comes from Israel and advocates peace in the world with her songs Marco Matias has a Portuguese background but comes from Germany He participated in the 2005 German national final Germany 12 Points with Nicole Sussmilch and reached second place Tinka Milinovic comes from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is a very popular performer and radio television host At Eurovision edit nbsp six4one during a press meet and greetAccording to Eurovision rules all nations with the exceptions of the host country the Big Four France Germany Spain and the United Kingdom and the ten highest placed finishers in the 2005 contest are required to qualify from the semi final in order to compete for the final the top ten countries from the semi final progress to the final As one of the ten highest placed finishers in the 2005 contest Switzerland automatically qualified to compete in the final on 20 May 2006 8 On 21 March 2006 a special allocation draw was held which determined the running order and Switzerland was set to open the final and perform in position 1 before the entry from Moldova Switzerland placed sixteenth in the final scoring 30 points 9 In Switzerland three broadcasters that form SRG SSR idee suisse aired the contest 1991 Swiss Eurovision Song Contest entrant Sandra Studer provided German commentary both shows airing on SF zwei Jean Marc Richard and Alain Morisod provided French commentary on TSR 2 for the semi final and on TSR 1 for the final 10 Sandy Altermatt and Claudio Lazzarino provided Italian commentary for the semi final on TSI 2 and the final on TSI 1 11 The Swiss spokesperson who announced the Swiss votes during the final was Jubaira Bachmann Voting edit Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Switzerland and awarded by Switzerland in the semi final and grand final of the contest The nation awarded its 12 points to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semi final and the final of the contest Points awarded to Switzerland edit Points awarded to Switzerland Final 12 Score Country12 points nbsp Malta10 points8 points7 points6 points nbsp Monaco5 points4 points nbsp Bosnia and Herzegovina nbsp Israel3 points nbsp Cyprus2 points1 point nbsp PortugalPoints awarded by Switzerland edit Points awarded by Switzerland Semi final 13 Score Country12 points nbsp Bosnia and Herzegovina10 points nbsp Albania8 points nbsp Turkey7 points nbsp Portugal6 points nbsp Macedonia5 points nbsp Finland4 points nbsp Sweden3 points nbsp Armenia2 points nbsp Ireland1 point nbsp Cyprus Points awarded by Switzerland Final 12 Score Country12 points nbsp Bosnia and Herzegovina10 points nbsp Turkey8 points nbsp Finland7 points nbsp Germany6 points nbsp Croatia5 points nbsp Greece4 points nbsp Macedonia3 points nbsp Ireland2 points nbsp Sweden1 point nbsp RomaniaReferences edit Switzerland Country Profile EBU Retrieved 13 August 2014 a b Swiss song submission deadline set for 14th October Esctoday 22 July 2005 Bakker Sietse 9 November 2005 UPD Switzerland 2006 Ralph Siegel Bernd Meinunger Esctoday Bakker Sietse 1 December 2005 Exclusive this is six4one six4one vertritt die Schweiz sfdrs ch in German Archived from the original on 19 December 2005 Retrieved 26 October 2022 Ercolani Sacha 20 February 2006 Siegen mit Siegel Blick in German Archived from the original on 10 March 2006 Retrieved 26 October 2022 West Soley Richard 1 May 2006 Athens 2006 Switzerland Esctoday Retrieved 26 October 2022 Bakker Sietse 22 May 2005 Athens 2006 Who qualified for the final Esctoday com Grand Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Eurosong 2006 tsr ch in French Archived from the original on 4 June 2006 Retrieved 26 October 2022 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2006 eurofestivalnews com in Italian 12 September 2016 Retrieved 26 October 2022 a b Results of the Grand Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Results of the Semi Final of Athens 2006 European Broadcasting Union Archived from the original on 21 April 2021 Retrieved 21 April 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 amp oldid 1165801044, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
