Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994
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Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 by the song "Sto pregando", written by Giuseppe Scaramello, and performed by Duilio. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), internally selected its entry for the contest.
Switzerland| Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1994 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) | |||
| Country | Switzerland | |||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Announcement date | 11 January 1994 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Sto pregando" | |||
| Artist | Duilio | |||
| Songwriter | Giuseppe Scaramello | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 19th, 15 points | |||
| Participation chronology | ||||
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Before Eurovision
Internal selection
Unlike several years prior, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) held an internal selection on 8 January,[1] the first time since 1980. According to DRS editor-in-chief Toni Wachter, this was due to the low publicity and high expenses on their national finals.[2]
Sixteen jurors were present, which were split under four different age groups. The voting process of the internal selection was the same as the televised national finals; three regional votes (represented by half of the jurors) and a press and expert vote (represented by the other half).[3][4] The details regarding the submissions are unknown.
On 11 January, it was announced that the song "Sto pregando", written by Giuseppe Scaramello and sung by Duilio was selected.[1][2][3] The details on the other shortlisted acts are unknown.
At Eurovision
At the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, held at the Point Theatre in Dublin, the Swiss entry was the ninth entry of the night following Portugal and preceding Estonia.[5] The Swiss conductor at the contest was Valeriano Chiaravalle. At the close of voting, Switzerland had received 15 points in total; finishing in nineteenth place out of twenty-five countries.[6] Due to the poor result, Switzerland was relegated in the 1995 contest.[7]
Voting
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