Switzerland in EuroMusic Song Contest 2

Switzerland participated in the second edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. It was their second participation in the contest. The SRG SSR was responsible for the act.

Selection process
For their second edition the Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, decided to select their submission internally. Due the language rule, they could choose between songs in the German, French, Italian our Romansh language.

Fast after they confirmed for participation, they announced that they decided to perform in French. Later on, the titel of the song was announced: "Il pleut de l'or" would be the entry for in Düsseldorf.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Switzerland was drawn to perform tenth, following Sweden and preceding Belgium.

Due the bookmakers, the Swiss entry was not topped very high. When the voting was over, it was clear that Switzerland finished in the last place. They received only one point, from Luxembourg.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Switzerland and awarded by Switzerland in the final.