Registration for Eurovision Song Contest 2014
Swiss Radio and Television, together with RTS, RSI and RTR, is looking for the Swiss participant for the "Eurovision Song Contest" 2014 in Denmark. Interested parties are invited to upload their songs to an internet platform from September 30, 2013.
A selection of candidates will now undergo an expert check, from which six candidates will ultimately qualify for the live show on February 1, 2014.
From September 30 to October 28, 2013, 8 a.m., all performers who want to represent Switzerland at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest can submit their songs composed especially for this event on the internet platform srf.ch/eurovision publish.
After registration closes, the public will vote for their favorite songs. At the same time, a jury of experts gives its verdict (50 percent rating). A total of nine candidates will be selected for SRF and RTR.
In a second phase, the nine best performers from the internet platform, six candidates from RTS and three candidates from RSI will present their song live to a panel of experts. The experts will evaluate the live competence, vocal quality and stage presence. Of these 18 candidates, the team of experts will send three to SRF and RTR, two to RTS and one to RSI.
The six qualified performers will present their song as well as a cover version of another song in the national live show on February 1, 2014. This show will be broadcast live from the Bodensee-Arena in Kreuzlingen. The TV audience and a jury of experts will each decide 50 percent who will represent Switzerland at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Denmark.