I feel like I manifested a Swiss win this year and now I am working on Basel 2025! 😜

U are on good track with Sven: he has potential.

I said à live connection would suffice

I think the most she could do is a prerecorded video wishing everyone well.

I would also pretend that did not happen - that dress is reason enough.

With love, having interacted with both- no.

@@AlesiaMichelle Fair enough 😄

For the record, I think it will be Zurich because it strikes the right balance of venue (Geneva's Palexpo reminds me of that proposed conference hall / would-be arena in Bologna that wasn't chosen) and hotel options (which are more limited in Bern and Basel).

Isn’t she sick?

i don’t think she’d be able to do the hosting but a cameo from her would be more than enough for us lol

Also Basel has had huge events such as Europa league final and ATP tournaments

Indeed, plus the annual events like Art Basel demonstrate that the city of Basel regularly hosts events like this with ease, impressive as I say for a relatively small city. Big city logistics with small city (chill, safe, audibly quiet, though still cosmopolitan) vibes

Look I’m not sleeping on Basel. The only detractor they really have is that I think they are proposing a VERY BIG arena and I don’t think the EBU “wants,” a big arena- I think they want something small and manageable that can actually sell out. Switzerland already being so pricey limits the attendance a bit in itself.

@@AlesiaMichelle Thanks for the reply Alesia. I understand that you, specifically, aren't sleeping on the Basel 2025 concept; however from my perspective I see less mention of it, in the broader bubble, than I do of a Bern/Zürich scenario. Innocent question; St. Jakobhalle's capacity is very similar to Malmö Arena - how small do you reckon the EBU would want to go?

@@AlesiaMichelle Well I think that there really isn’t much difference between Basel’s and Zurich’s arenas in terms of capacity. The smallest arena is Palexpo in Geneva

No. Trevor doesn't speak one of the national languages.

If people want to do funny stuff they’ll do it in an hour-3-2… etc.

Im living in that space and if that’s the case all I can hope for is REALLY good songs with actually UPBEAT tempos… cuz 2015 is one of my least favorite years Holistic

Hahaha c’est bien ☺️🤣

Well we can both doubt it and hope for it

@@AlesiaMichelle on all that is holy 🤞🏻

Well I don’t think anyone is asking for a copycat hosting situation

Will they tho? This sounds right- but will they?

@AlesiaMichelle I heard an interview with the president of the the Swiss broadcaster (Gil Marchand) and the french speaking Eurovision presentator of the Swiss-French broadcaster for the last 32 years (Jean-Marc Richard). Both say that they agree with the Swiss-German and the Swiss-Italian channels that we do not want to make this a megalomaniac event. They want to do, what Lillehammer was for the Winter Olimpic. Something for the entire population, something that should be affordable for all people over Europe. And something that respects the environment. They spoke of a reset. To put the emphasis on the original idea, a coming together and not a divisive competition. They also do not want to make it a tourism add for all the expensive places for the elites of this world. They want to show the diversity of Switzerland. The theme should be something like "Living together with different cultures, languages". Maybe include our migrant population. In Switzerland almost 70% of the people are either first or second generation migrants from at least one parent. Of course, in Zürich or Geneva those are mostly Europeans that work for international organizations. But in the rest of Switzerland, we are not that rich and business-oriented. But nothing is decided. In August the city is communicated.

IF HE PRACTICES- which I believe he would

It’s not just for the “stage,” it’s so we can have 3-4 singers backstage on the mic and NO prerecorded backing vocals. The 10 request comes with the removal of backing vocals on tracks

Ah now I gotcha.

Is it a rule though.. what about the year of Millstreet? (Not sure why that actually happened that time!)

@@kevfitz8087 Because it was 1993 and the contest was much smaller then.

When Ireland wins you should do a "nature-contest". You do not need lights and pyros and and all this stuff. Just transport everyone to the lake of Mývatn or to this beautiful Fjord just before the last hill on the road to Bakkagerði or to Jökulsárlón and give them a microphone. No trucks with tons of material, everybody gets good shoes and warm clothes. No staging outfits. It's not necessary. It would be the best Eurovision ever. No people fighting, no stress, only companionship. I have been in Iceland four times. It's the only place I sometimes miss. The nature and the people are incredible.

We talk about Trevor

I don’t what ANY political messages.

That’s such a bad idea. Would you also want a song about SA??

I would not hate it but the Eesti Laul system ain’t it as is. Too many bangers lost early on

I need France to win Eurovision song contest soon

I think France will be the next powerhouse country of Eurovision Song Contest

I think it's time for France to win Eurovision song contest

Agreed. Also I want to be introduced to some homegrown Swiss talent, be that a well known presenter or comedian.

I heard Roger Federer is going to moderate.

Michelle Hunziker.

Or DJ Bobo😂😂😂

@@jimmybondy9450 Oh hell no, athletes should stay away from eurovision

Ellis Cavallini the ESC commentator of the Swiss Italian TV.

😂🤣