Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006

Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Country   Switzerland
National selection
Selection process Internal Selection
Selected entrant six4one
Selected song "If We All Give A Little"
Finals performance
Final result 16th place, 30 points
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄2005 • 2006 • 2007►

Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 by six4one, with the song If We All Give A Little. The six members of band are Andreas Lundstedt, Liel, Tinka Milinovic, Claudia D'Addio, Keith Camilleri and Marco Matias. The song has been written by Eurovision foxes Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger and been officially presented at the end of March.

The band was specially assembled for Eurovision from singers famous in countries across Europe.

  • Andreas Lundstedt comes from Sweden and was a member of the universally known band Alcazar. Switzerland received 0 points from Sweden.
  • Claudia D'Addio comes from Switzerland. She is known as “The Voice” and earned her fame from the casting-show "MusicStar."
  • Keith Camilleri comes from Malta and is known in his homeland for his passionate voice and his regular guest appearance on Maltese shows. Switzerland received maximal 12 points from Malta.
  • Liel comes from Israel and advocates peace in the world with her songs. Switzerland received 4 points from Israel.
  • Marco Matias has a Portuguese background, but comes from Germany, and in 2005, he reached second place along with his singing partner Nicole Süßmilch in the German “12 Points!” which selected a song for Eurovision. Switzerland received 0 points from Germany, but received 1 point from Portugal.
  • Tinka Milinović comes from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is a very popular performer and radio/television host. Switzerland received 4 points from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

At Eurovision

Switzerland automatically qualified to the grand final, because it was on the top 11 last year.They opened the final in Athens on 20 May,group finished 16th with 30 points..As country failed to reach the top 10 in the final, the country was forced to compete in the semi-final of the 2007 Contest.

Points Awarded to Switzerland (Final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also

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