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Switzerland in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Participating broadcasterSwiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR)
Country  Switzerland
Selection processConcours Eurovision de la Chanson
Selection date6 February 1993
Competing entry
Song"Moi, tout simplement"
ArtistAnnie Cotton
Songwriters
  • Christophe Duc
  • Jean-Jacques Egli
Placement
Final result3rd, 148 points
Participation chronology
◄1992 • 1993 • 1994►

Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Moi, tout simplement", composed by Christophe Duc, with lyrics by Jean-Jacques Egli, and performed by Canadian singer Annie Cotton. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

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Concours Eurovision de la Chanson

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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. For the first time since 1984, an internal jury selected the songs for the national final, rather than the broadcaster's regional divisions using their own selection methods for the event.[1] The broadcaster received 165 total song submissions, and initially selected eight to take part in the selection, with four in Italian, three in French, and two in German.[1] "Mondo i domani" by Duilio [de; fr] was disqualified due to the song breaching the rules regarding song submissions.[2] He would later represent Switzerland in 1994.

Swiss German and Romansh broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen der deutschen und rätoromanischen Schweiz (SF DRS) staged the national final on 6 February 1993 at 20:30 (CET) at its television studios in Zürich. It was hosted by Sandra Studer, who had represented Switzerland in 1991.[2] The national final was broadcast on SF,[3] TSR (with commentary from Jean-Marc Richard),[4] and TSI.[4]

Participating entries[1][5]
Artist(s) Song Songwriter(s) Language
Composer Lyricist
Annie Cotton "Moi, tout simplement" Christophe Duc Jean-Jacques Egli French
Chris Lorens "Zwei leben in strom der zeit" Christian Grob Symon Dale Sanders German
Diaspro "Riflesso"[a] Michele Domenici Italian
Duilio [de; fr] "Mondo i domani" Giuseppe Scaramello Italian
Jürg Stein "Antarctica" Corry Knobel
  • Corry Knobel
  • Jürg Stein
 German
Mary "Non siamo angeli" Renato Mascetti Italian
Natasha "Pour toujours" Corriya French
Scarlet "Donner" Vincent Prezioso Scarlet Chessex French
  1. ^ Temporarily titled "Ciò che non esiste"[1]

The voting consisted of regional public votes which were sent to the three divisions of SRG SSR (SF DRS, TSR, TSI: German-Romansh, French, and Italian speaking, respectively) and an expert jury.[4][6] The winner was the song "Moi, tout simplement", composed by Christophe Duc, with lyrics by Jean-Jacques Egli, and performed by Annie Cotton.

Final – 6 February 1993[6]
Draw Artist Song Regional Juries Expert
Jury 		Total Place
DRS TSR TSI
1 Chris Lorens "Zwei leben im strom der zeit" 4 2 5 3 14 4
2 Annie Cotton "Moi, tout simplement" 8 8 6 8 30 1
3 Mary "Non siamo angeli" 1 1 2 1 5 7
4 Natasha "Pour toujours" 2 3 1 2 8 6
5 Diaspro "Riflesso" 5 5 8 6 24 2
6 Jürg Stein "Antarctica" 3 4 3 4 14 4
7 Scarlet "Donner" 6 6 4 5 21 3

At Eurovision

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, held at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, the Swiss entry was the fourth entry of the night following Germany and preceding Denmark. The Swiss conductor at the contest was Marc Sorrentino. At the close of voting, Switzerland had received 148 points in total; finishing in third place out of twenty-five countries. This instance was the first time Switzerland finished in the top 3 since their victory in the 1988 contest.

Voting

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Each participating broadcaster assembled a jury panel with at least eleven members. The jurors awarded 1-8, 10, and 12 points to their top ten songs.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Le finaliste svizzere dell'eurocanzone" [The Swiss finalists of the Eurosong]. Giornale del Popolo (in Italian). 11 January 1993. p. 23. Retrieved 31 March 2025 – via Sistema bibliotecario ticinese [it].
  2. ^ a b Kaufmann, Peter A. (6 January 1993). "Euro-Chansons: Wer geht nach Irland?" [Euro-Chansons: Who goes to Ireland?]. Bieler Tagblatt (in French). No. 30. p. 26. Retrieved 31 March 2025 – via E-newspaperarchives.ch.
  3. ^ "TV + Radio — Samedi — DRS" [TV + Radio — Saturday — DRS]. Journal du Jura (in French). Vol. 130, no. 30. 6 February 1993. p. 21. Retrieved 31 March 2025 – via E-newspaperarchives.ch.
  4. ^ a b c "Concours Eurovision de la chanson 1993 — Finale suisse en direct de Zurich" [Eurovision Song Contest 1993 — Swiss Final live from Zurich]. Journal du Nord vaudois, Feuille d’avis des districts d’Yverdon, Grandson et Orbe, Journal d’Yverdon et Feuille d’Avis de Ste-Croix (in French). 6 February 1993. p. 2. Retrieved 31 March 2025 – via Scriptorium.
  5. ^ "La victoire en chantant" [Victory in song]. 24 Heures (in French). 6 February 1993. p. 48. Retrieved 1 April 2025 – via Scriptorium.
  6. ^ a b Concours Eurovision de la Chanson (Video) (in German). 6 February 1993.
  7. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Millstreet 1993". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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