,

Who won Eurovision 2024? Switzerland triumphed with Nemo

Written by Andrew Navarro
Article contents

THEEuro Vision Song Contest 2024 It ended with a victory that made people discuss and reflect: the winner was Nemo, representative of the Switzerland, with the song “The Code”. A powerful performance, not only for the vocal performance, but also for the deep meaning of the song and the artistic identity of the performer. The The final took place in Malmö, in Sweden, on May 11, and was followed by millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.

Nemo conquered the stage with a song that mixes opera, rap and electronic music, narrating the artist's personal journey in discovering his own non-binary identity. A message that struck the juries and the public, bringing him to first place with 591 points, fruit of 226 from televoting e 365 from national juries. It is about third victory for Switzerland in the history of the competition, after Lys Assia in 1956 and Céline Dion in 1988.

How the final went: who were the favourites and who surprised

La The final saw 25 countries competing, with some particularly anticipated performances. The main favorites on the eve were:

  • Baby Lasagna is preferably used for Croatia within Rim Tim Tagi Dim, an ironic and engaging song that received 337 points from televoting, but it closed second with 547 points Total.
  • Eden Golan for Israel, with Hurricane, arrived farm despite a televote from 323 points.
  • France, Italy e Ukraine closed the top 5, with Slimane, Angelina Mango and the duo Al'ona Al'ona & Jerry Heil.

La Joost Klein disqualification (Netherlands) the day before the final created a hole in the performance order and sparked debate about rules and backstage behavior. Despite the absence on stage, the Dutch votes were still counted.

Why Nemo a turning point in Eurovision

Switzerland's victory was not just musical. Nemo brought to Eurovision a theme rarely explored so directly: non-binary gender identity. With the lyrics of “The Code” and an impactful performance, he told an introspective journey without giving up theatricality.

Among the strengths:

  • A structurally complex piece, with changes in rhythm and vocal registers.
  • A curated scenic aesthetic, who was able to enhance every emotional passage.
  • A powerful personal narrative, which touched on identity issues in a universal way.

Nemo is the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision. And in a context often accused of aesthetics without substance, this edition marked a return to meaning, beyond the show.

What Happens Now: Impact, Criticisms, and Future Prospects

The 2024 edition is also remembered for:

  • La overlap between art and activism, with several artists bringing social issues to the stage.
  • A voting system that continues to generate debate: the difference between jury and televoting has been remarkable in many cases, fueling the demand for a more transparent reform.
  • La disqualification of the Netherlands, a rare event, which has raised questions about the management behind the scenes.

La next edition will be held in Switzerland, but the host city has not yet been announced. In the meantime, “The Code” is preparing to enter the history of the contest, not only as the winning song, but as symbol of a cultural change that Eurovision, for better or worse, continues to represent.

You might also like

Follow us on Telegram
Let's talk about: