They’re the newly crowned favourite to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. And Switzerland’s Nemo says they are over-the-moon with Fredrik Benke Rydman, the Swedish choreographer and dancer who is overseeing the Swiss stage show.
The “The Code” hitmaker was cagey when our Cinan asked him to tease the mood and direction of their stage show. But Nemo did express their joy at working with Benke, who has been behind iconic stage shows for songs like Måns Zelmerlöw’s “Heroes” and Käärijä’s “Cha Cha Cha.” Benke has also served as creative director for Finland’s Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu in recent years.
So, how did rehearsals go with Benke in Stockholm recently?
“I really can’t say anything, not even about the mood or my team is going to get very mood-y,” Nemo told us at the Madrid Pre Party ES. “I can’t say anything right now. But I can say I’m in the process of it and it’s so much fun and I feel like it’s gonna be so good. I’m so happy with it.”
Nemo also loved filming their official music video, which unfolds on a series of train carriages. The Swiss may be packing those francs, but even they were dreaming of a bit more coin.
“At first they wanted [to film for] two days, but we didn’t have the budget,” Nemo said. “We had to do everything in one day. ‘I think it’s gonna take 12 hours,’ we thought. I’m not kidding: some people had to be there for 26 hours. People were giving everything for this music video. So many people worked their asses off for this. It’s the best music video I’ve ever been a part of.”
What do you want to see from Nemo on stage in Malmö? Do you think Benke will bring out the best in young Nemo? Let us know in the comments box below.
i don’t see him winning
flop
This year is quite open I guess. The actual top 4 with switzerland italy Croatia and Ukraine looks quite obvious …but any of those 4 could win..my personal favourite would be Switzerand, but Croatia could take it with an explosive staging.
Switzerland are the winners, deal with it
And esc next year is going to be most expensive than ever before in terms of participation fee
the actual top 4 with switzerland italy craoatia and ukraine is making sense to me too… it would’t be too bad… but in wich order ? that is the question 🙂
israel 2018 meets australia 2019
and as the only operatic song in the line up, this stands out very very easily
so yeah easy predictable winner confirmed!
Jury winner
Televote 2nd place
and a semi win
You’re overestimating its jury appeal.
Loved the song and it was my favourite from the start. I’m a 40 y.o. mama. who’s waaay too busy to mind what other people’s identity should or should not be. Artist can sing. Song is orgininal. Message is perfect and cinématographic. Lots of material for an interesting staging. Point… I have nooo worries : haters are loud but they’re still a few. Normal People Who mind their own business and listen to music are still the large majority..
Its not only his recent live perfomance that placed him higher in the betting odds, its also the staging planning that producers definetely know now and those betting companies always seem to also know before us… the audience…. Either way, a beautiful song and a talented perfomer. Why not first place?
FLOP
why are you still posting here?
A very good singer, but I forget the song, once I heard it, and I really try to remind it. Maybe the mix of genres confuses me. I think the jury’s will love the vocal quality’s, but will they love the composition of the song? I’m struggling a bit.
I agree : it confused me at first but on the contrary that s what made me curious. It s my favourite now
Okay interesting, maybe I should give it another try … but for now I’m afraid for me the vocals are spot on, but the song isn’t memorable enough.
I’ll also say, the comments section here regarding Nemo’s identity is disgusting.
The vast majority of the commentators here are part of the LGBT community themselves. So I’m astounded by the abuse directed at Nemo here. THIS WAS US a few years ago.
Whatever Nemo identifies as is literally none of our business. Why are people taking it as a personal attack because they choose to identify as what they want to identify as? Literally has no effect on your life one way or the other.
WELL SAID
Totally agree Darren. Wise words well said. If you don’t like the song don’t vote for it. Nemo’s identity harms no one.
id also like to say that I am sickened by many of the comments on this site about the Israeli entry.
Focus on the songs and the performances and leave your prejudices outside of Wiwibloggs.
to be honest you can’t compare the difficulties people have with the Israeli entry, with the difficulties people have with NEMO’s gender.
Didn’t do that.
i said focus on the singers and the songs and keep hatred and prejudice out of the comments.
Exactly, it’s non of their business and therefore people can call him whatever they want. The entiltement to change grammar and biology all together, because someone feels a certain way. On one hand claiming gender roles are not important and a social construct but on the other wanting to be a girl a thinking wearing a skirt makes him that and making everything in his identity about that. No one cares, you’re not that important, just like me, you and everyone else. All these brainwashed bots coming at people for misgendering him bullying them to apologize. It’s not offensive. If… Read more »
Bruh you can’t have an opinion about someones identity. Respect them and move on!
Well I do, burn me at the stake.
Of course that was not US. It is insulting for gay people to be compared to non binary crap. We are, they pretend to be something they cannot be.
Comparing gays with non binaries IS like saying gays are delusional.
Best of luck to Switzerland.
It’s not my favorite song this year, Italy has that box ticked for me, but it’s also not the worst.
Can see the hype and wouldn’t mind if it did win.
Zürich would be a good host city too I’m sure. Or Geneva
Zurich, Bern, Geneva or Lugano would be great host cities
According to the swiss HOD, Zurich, Bern, Geneva and Basel are been thought about. I see Basel or Geneva in the lead as the Hallenstadion in Zurich is booked years in advance and Bern.. well, the only suitable venue would be the Postfinance Arena, but ice hockey is played there and it’s a huge thing in Bern. Nemos hometown of Biel/Bienne would be great. As the biggest bilingual City in Switzerland it would carry the idea of uniting cultures. Also it’s only one hour away by train from all 3 major swiss airports. But I don’t know if the Tissot… Read more »
I‘m living a bit outside of Berne, that would be an absolute dream of me, having ESC hosted practically in front of my doorstep.
Bern is stunning. I had the pleasure of visiting last October. Zurich and Bern would be ideal
To me, stage of Kaarija was nothing so so so special, honestly. I like the song and vibe, but stage wasn´t something incredible wow.
I agree, staging was nice, but not out of the box, but Kaarrija didn’t need it. He’s very charismatic and his energy was all over the place
Another wanna-be activist with the pin that is calling Israel to sit and wait for the next m@ssacre.
His song is great, he even sings it well live, but it’s disappointing really to see it.
In general, all those people trying to make it political.
We still got over 100 hostages in there, being t0rtured, r@ped, underfed, some are already dead, and those singers who live in peace want us to stop.
Put the pressure on those who attacked and kidnapped!
Bring them home now.
I am not taking sides in this conflict, but a ceasefire is now preferable.
Ceasefire just like that is too general. What are the terms? What happens after that? Those are issues people don’t talk about. Will they free the hostages? No idea What will they do (Hmas) after the war if they still exist? Help the Palestinians and go for peace, or rearm and plan the next war? When people are talking about a ceasefire right now, just like that, it means absolutely nothing, at least nothing positive. If you want a true ceasefire, so that this war will be the last, tell them first of all to release the hostages and to… Read more »
Idk I just dont want millions of people to die – on both sides
Understandable, no one wants that (not the sane ones though)
The question is how do we achieve that, because unfortunately, sometimes, talking doesn’t help.
a ceasefire would be a good start
You just proved my whole point…
dude a ceasefire is literally what would make people survive. No bombs = no death people
And then what?? You need to secure people’s safety!
Hmas launched so many rockets at Israel prior to the war, and they were the ones to initiate the attack!
I understand a ceasefire means no dead people now, but you gotta think about the future too!
Ugh
look how triggered the israeli are, enough proof that Nemo is a enormous threat to their Eden’s chances to win
I know you’re a troll but like, do you really have to keep on trolling those who already know?
Yes, since you guys need to be scared away from posting on here
110% confirmed winner!
Bring it home Nemo!
Switzerland does not come to play this year
This one’s going to be a big show, indeed. I can’t wait.
Speaking of waiting, I hear the distant ringing of a bell signalling that a Wiwi Jury may be about to start posting. Perhaps I’m just dreaming.
Nice teeth
Someone should tell Nemo not to open his mouth so wide when he smiles.
what is wrong with you? let them do whatever they want
Of course, but since when is giving advice to somebody highly undesirable? People usually want to look good in a photo and appreciate other people’s advice.
just stop commenting on how people look. Its not that hard. Be a decent human being
Only if they ask for it..
Someone should tell you to p*ss off
Actually his teeth are pretty nice… the issue that you see is called “gummy smile” and can be resolved by botox injenctions on the area
stop calling it “a issue”
Dude looks like the Smiling Titan from AoT. Of course it’s an issue.
you guys are disgusting. How can it be so difficult for you to be kind to people? HOW??
Crossing fingers for a great staging to complement a brilliant performance.
Can’t wait to see what they will bring on stage for Nemo. And how Nemo will perform. I feel it’s going to be exciting! Let’s wait and see.
Nemo’s clothing style is questionable but the live performance on Swiss tv demands respect nevertheless. It is clear now Nemo can handle their song so I understand the momentum, especially with others already struggling. The strongest Swiss act since… ? … well I guess Celine Dion.
Annie Cotton?
Canadian again (sorry) 😀
It depends what you mean by “strong” and by “Swiss.” Celine, the strongest vocalist by miles, is clearly Canadian. 🙂
I loved the strength of Vanilla Ninja (Switzerland 2005), but they are actually Estonian. (Yes, really.)
I met Zibbz (Switzerland 2018) in person, who, as I recall, said they wrote their songs while they were in the United States.
Gjon’s Tears (2021) is probably the strongest candidate for strong and Swiss of recent years. (I’ll let someone else say Luca Hänni…)
Don’t overthink it.
Swiss as in the Swiss entry for Eurovision…
You say this as if it was a brand new fact that only you know. Everyone knows Vanilla Ninja are Estonian. Literally everyone. Yes, really. With Swiss act, I obviously meant the acts Switzerland is sending to Eurovision. Like, what else? And with strong, I mean the potential to win.
Ari, I apologise. I didn’t mean to annoy you. I hope you have had a good day.
No need to apologise. Hope you had a nice day too.
Gjon’s Tears one love
Benke is great. Also have done some interval acts for eurovision in Sweden. I want him back in Mello.
Old Deidre Barlow is getting some air time. For all the European people Google that one lol
I loved Deirdre Barlow!!
I loved her when she was angry. Some of those scenes with her and her mother were priceless.
BLANCHE! What a legend x
U.K. is in Europe too!
Not if you live in rural Oxford and read the daily mail lol
Thoughts and prayers.
Frighteningly close to describing my past there, and William’s past too as it happens. 🙂
By the way, the book event was called off by HMV. No idea why.
Rural Oxford or a Deidre Barlow fan?
Can’t wait to discover what Switzerland has prepared to bring Nemo’s song to life on the Malmö stage. They can go for many opposite directions for the final rendering. I expect the live performance to reflect as effectively and brilliantly all facets of the song like they managed to do with the music video, which indeed sparkles by its creativity.
Sorry to break it to you, but your Cinan dude is overall yet another simply an non annoying creature in your lineup. Y’all should pursue him to become the global popstar he wants to become as soon as possible
Cinan is wonderful, Wiwi would be lost without him. He edits every video, I believe, and does it very well. Thank you, Cinan!
I agree with Jonas, Cinan’s interviews are super and he asks questions we want asked while maintaining the wiwbloggs fluffiness.
Rydman broke the code for the performance that will give Nemo a victory!
Winner is right here, already 19% of chances for victory.
No One Wants This LGBITC- Crap !
But who is forcing you watching all this çrap’??
Maybe you should find another hobby in online reacting?
Maybe its an idea at the http://www.Putin babies for the Motherland-webside??
Just saying.
Correction – YOU don’t want it. What are you afraid of?
we love nemo
Which is not much. Loreen last year had higher odds at this point, well above 30%.
Not to mention Kalush Orchestra who had way above 50%
Loreen was with performance/show, Nemo performance we don’t saw yet
To early to say, we need to see all candidates perform in the semi’s.