From Pyjamas to the Eurovision Stage: Veronica Fusaro Enters the Race for Switzerland with "Alice"
There are moments that hit you like a warm bolt of lightning. And Veronica Fusaro has just been struck by one. The musician from Thun, who until recently was writing songs at her kitchen table in her pyjamas, suddenly finds herself in the spotlight of Europe's biggest music stage. Her song "Alice" dropped this morning – and all signs point to this very track representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. It's not officially confirmed yet, but if you've had your ear to the ground in the Swiss music scene lately, you know: this has Grand Prix written all over it.
A Journey from the Kitchen Table to the Limelight
A few years ago, Veronica Fusaro was sitting in her small apartment in Bern, writing melodies she barely dared to play out loud. Today, everyone's talking about her. The ESC machinery has already swung into action: "Alice" is the song insiders have been whispering about as a secret weapon for weeks. And now that the single is officially out, you can see why. It's that blend of fragile vocals and a driving beat – exactly the kind of thing that gets under your skin in Malmö or wherever the 2025 contest takes place. The story behind it? Classic Fusaro: she recorded the first demo at three in the morning, still in her pyjamas, because the melody just wouldn't leave her head. It's from nights like those that the biggest dreams are sometimes born.
What Makes "Alice" So Special
The song is no run-of-the-mill ESC power ballad. It thrives on subtle intensity, on lyrics that stick with you like a summer earworm. You can tell Fusaro isn't just a singer but a producer too – the beats are clean, the pauses perfectly timed. Listen closely and you'll uncover layers:
- Voice: Warm, yet with a certain urgency – as if she's whispering directly into your ear.
- Lyrics: It's about an Alice who falls through the looking glass, but she's not chasing rabbits; she's searching for her own path. Pure Fusaro: poetic, but never saccharine.
- Production: Modern Swiss pop that can hold its own on the international stage – without that typical "Swiss radio boredom" feel.
And this very combination could be their winning ticket this year. ESC fans are already buzzing in the forums: Can Switzerland finally crack the Top Five again after Nemo's win in 2024? With Veronica Fusaro, that's no longer just wishful thinking.
Why She's the One
In recent years, choosing the Swiss ESC entry has often felt like a lottery. One year we'd send rockers, the next delicate pop artists – but rarely someone who could genuinely pull off both. Fusaro can. She's got the street cred from countless club gigs, but also the star quality for the big stage. Anyone who caught her at last year's "Blue Night" festival in Thun knows: this woman has a stage presence that feels completely natural. She stands there as if she's always belonged there. And that's exactly what you need in this circus called Eurovision.
Now, it's time to keep our fingers crossed. Officially, we'll probably have to wait a few more days for SRF to confirm the name. But all signs are pointing to Veronica Fusaro. And honestly? Who doesn't want an artist who started in her pyjamas and might just wake up all of Europe in theirs? I, for one, am waiting with bated breath.