From Pajamas to the Eurovision Stage: Veronica Fusaro Enters the Race to Represent Switzerland in 2026 with "Alice"
There are moments that hit you like a warm bolt of lightning. That's exactly what's just happened to Veronica Fusaro. The musician from Thun, who until recently was writing songs at her kitchen table in her pajamas, 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: the buzz is all about the Grand Prix.
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 played out loud. Today, everyone's talking about her. The ESC machinery has long been set in motion: "Alice" is the song insiders have been whispering about as a secret weapon for weeks. And now that the single is officially out, you get why. It's that mix of fragile vocals and a driving beat—exactly the kind of thing that gets under your skin in Malmö or wherever the 2026 contest ends up being. The story behind it? Classic Fusaro: She recorded the first demo at three in the morning, in her pajamas, because the melody just wouldn't leave her head. Sometimes, the biggest dreams are born from nights like that.
What Makes "Alice" So Special
The song isn't your typical ESC power-ballad knockoff. It thrives on subtle tension, on lyrics that stick with you like an earworm in the summer breeze. You can tell Fusaro doesn't just sing, but also produces—the beats are clean, the pauses are perfectly placed. Listen closely, and you'll discover layers:
- Vocals: Warm, but with a certain urgency—like she's whispering right in your ear.
- Lyrics: It's about an Alice who falls through the looking glass, but isn't chasing rabbits—she's finding her own way. Classic Fusaro: poetic, but never cheesy.
- Production: Modern Swiss pop that can hold its own internationally—without that typical "boring Swiss radio" vibe.
This exact combination could be their winning ticket this year. ESC fans are already speculating 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 a pipe dream.
Why She's the Right Choice
In recent years, choosing the Swiss ESC entry has often felt like a lottery. One year we'd send rock types, the next, soft pop artists—but rarely someone who could genuinely pull off both. Fusaro can. She's got street cred from countless club gigs, but also the star power 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 authentic. 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 cross our fingers. Officially, we'll probably have to wait a few more days until SRF confirms the name. But all signs point to Veronica Fusaro. And honestly? Who wouldn't want an artist who started in pajamas and might now shake all of Europe awake while still in her sleepwear? I, for one, am a bundle of nerves.