Switzerland in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Switzerland participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The EBU invited the Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, to compete in this edition.

Selection process
For their first participation the Swiss broadcaster, SRG SSR, decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. Because of this, Switzerland had four options: German, French, Italian and Romansh.

Later on, the SRG SSR presented the French language song: "Comme avant" to send to Madrid.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Switzerland was drawn to perform first and preceding Frence. Because the fact that Switzerland performed first in the final, they were the first song ever in the history of the contest.

The Swiss broadcaster chose to send a song in French because they thought that they had most chances. However, they received 48 points and became with this amount a 8th place.

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 Switzrland in the final.