Switzerland was represented by DJ BoBo in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Vampires Are Alive".
René Baumann, also known as DJ BoBo, is a successful Eurodance musician. René has received numerous golds and platinums for his songs and has found success in Europe (primarily Germany and Switzerland), Israel, and South America. In 2004, as a result of the success of "Chihuahua", René was awarded the Swiss award for Showbusiness at the Swiss awards, an annual event intended to recognise high achieving Swiss people.
SRG SSR idée suisse opened a submission period for interested artists and songwriters to submit their entries until 30 November 2006. Composers and artists of any nationality were able to submit songs; however, only artists that have had television and stage experience (live performances), have made at least one video and have released at least one CD which placed in an official chart were eligible.[1] Over 60 entries were submitted following the submission deadline, and a jury panel composed of members from the three Swiss broadcasters SF, TSR and RSI and Swiss music channel VIVA evaluated the entry submissions received and selected the winner. On 14 December 2006, DJ BoBo was announced as the Swiss entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007.[2] His song "Vampires Are Alive", with Kimia Scarlett providing the female vocals, was released on 21 February 2007.
Promotion[]
Prior to the contest, DJ Bobo travelled to Cyprus to promote the Swiss entry.
At Eurovision[]
Because Switzerland placed 16th at the 2006 contest, DJ BoBo was forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final on 10 May 2007, where he came 20th with 40 points and failed to qualify to the Grand Final.[3]
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