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Switzerland's Lys Assia performs "Refrain" at the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. (Screen: YouTube)

#tbt: “Refrain” (1956)

June 1, 2017

As we look forward to the next edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, let’s take a look back at how all the craziness began.

Eurovision 2017 Second Semi-Final: Our Predictions

May 11, 2017

When 10 of the entries are toss-ups for qualifying, you know it’s going to be a good Eurovision semi-final.

O'G3NE (The Netherlands) rehearses on the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 stage in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo: Andres Putting / Eurovision)

Eurovision 2017 YouTube First Rehearsals: Semi-Final 2

May 4, 2017

There is a clear YouTube front-runner after the first round of Eurovision semi-final rehearsals.

Timebelle will represent Switzerland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine (Photo: Stoian Stdefan Danut SRF)

Eurovision 2017 Entry: Switzerland — Timebelle — Apollo

March 30, 2017

Can Switzerland take advantage of an easier semi-final and get back to the Grand Final?

Timebelle will represent Switzerland at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine (Photo: SRF)

Can Timebelle Get Switzerland to the Eurovision Final?

February 9, 2017

Switzerland has been stymied by what makes an entry successful at Eurovision. Timebelle’s “Apollo” could be the best shot for the Swiss in the last several years.

Jamie-Lee Kriewitz represented Germany in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. (Photo: NDR)

This Week in Eurovision: Switzerland, Italy, and Germany Choose

February 5, 2017

It’s the first full week of February, which means that Eurovision Selection Season is full speed ahead. Here’s what’s happening the week of February 5, 2017.

Poli Genova rehearses for Bulgaria at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest (Photo: Andres Putting)

2016 Rehearsals Day 6: Germany, Italy, the UK, and SF2

May 7, 2016

Saturday’s rehearsals gave us our first glimpse at the remaining automatic qualifiers, as eighteen countries solidified their plans for the second semifinal next Thursday.

2016 Rehearsals Day 3: Latvia through Australia

May 4, 2016

The first 10 acts from the second semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest got a chance to rehearse on stage Wednesday in Stockholm, Sweden.

Rykka will represent Switzerland at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm, Sweden (Photo: Lukas Mäder / SRF)

Eurovision 2016 Entry: Switzerland — Rykka — The Last of Our Kind

April 5, 2016

Switzerland finished in absolute last place in 2015’s Eurovision Song Contest. Will “The Last of Our Kind” by Rykka bring about a better outcome?

Rykka won Switzerland's ticket to the Eurovision Song Contest. (Photo: SRF)

First Listen: Switzerland sends “The Last of Our Kind” to Stockholm

February 19, 2016

Did Switzerland make the best choice by selecting Rykka’s “The Last of Our Kind” for its 2016 Eurovision Song Contest entry?