The Eurovision Song Contest is heading towards its 70th edition, which will take place in Vienna (Austria) on May 12, 14, and 16 at the Wiener Stadthalle.
After taking on the hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, Switzerland, the first country to host the contest in 1956, continues its commitment to the European competition. As usual, the public broadcaster SRG SSR has internally selected its Eurovision entry for Vienna 2026. On this occasion, the chosen artist is Veronica Fusaro, who will face the challenge of representing her country with the song “Alice”.
How has she reached Eurovision? What experience does she have in the music industry? How is she preparing her entry for Vienna 2026?
On this occasion, we review the musical career of Veronica Fusaro, the context of her candidacy, and her song. The Swiss representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will attempt to take her country back to the Grand Final with “Alice”, in what will be Switzerland’s 67th participation in the European contest.
This is Veronica Fusaro, a distinctive and honest voice
Veronica Fusaro was born on 23 April 1997 in Thun, into a family with diverse cultural roots, with an Italian father and a Swiss mother. This mix of influences has shaped her artistic identity, making her one of the most prominent voices on the current Swiss music scene. As a singer and songwriter, she has developed a distinctive style that fuses alternative pop with elements of soul and rock, characterized by strong emotional depth and a warm, recognizable voice.
She became known in 2014 when she participated in The Voice of Switzerland, where she was part of Stefanie Heinzmann’s team. Although she did not reach the final stages, her appearance on the show was key in defining her intimate and alternative style.
In 2016 she received the “Demo of the Year” award from Demotape Clinic for her debut single “Come To Me” and was recognized as “Best Talent” by the radio station SRF 3. She later released several EPs under the label Deepdive Records, such as Lost in Thought (2017), Ice Cold (2018) and Sunkissed (2019), consolidating her artistic development.
Throughout her career she has performed more than 500 concerts in Switzerland and abroad, participating in major festivals such as the Glastonbury Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Gurtenfestival. She has also supported Mark Knopfler on tour, further expanding her international profile.
Her major breakthrough came in 2019 with “Rollercoaster”, one of the most-played songs of the year in Switzerland. After several singles, she released her first album in 2023, All The Colors Of The Sky, which reached fifth place in the Swiss charts and was critically acclaimed for its emotional depth. That same year she received the Thun Music Award.
In 2025 she released her second album, Looking For Connection, a work that explores the search for authenticity in the digital age. In 2026 she presented Live at Powerplay Studios – Stripped Down, reaffirming her interpretative ability.
This is “Alice”, the proposal by Veronica Fusaro to represent Switzerland at Eurovision 2026
Veronica Fusaro takes on the challenge of representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song “Alice”, a track composed by the singer herself together with Charlie McClean.
“Alice” is a piece of alternative pop with soul influences in which the artist builds an introspective narrative. Through its lyrics, the song presents a personal journey in which the protagonist tries to understand her identity and find her place in the world.
It tells an unsettling story about an obsessive relationship. With constant references to “Alice”, who at first appears tender, but gradually is revealed as something much darker: someone who constantly watches her and even claims to live inside her mind. All of this is expressed through intrusive thoughts, obsession, and a mix of manipulation and self-deception.
Lyrics
English
Alice
Your pretty green eyes are magic
My precious prize
I’ve studied your ways, the way you behave
Can I spill my secrets to you
Alice
Let me inside
I promise, I’ll be polite
No I won’t make a mess, why you looking so stressed
Just let me talk to you
I’ve been watching you
I know you really really love me don’t lie
Know you gotta gotta give it some time
So honey don’t cry, honey don’t cry
Alice
Don’t you be scared
Be honest
I live in your head oh – I’m lonely too
This world’s been so cruel
I’ve been here waiting for you
Alice
Stop knocking on that door don’t panic
Lay low on the floor you’re safe in my arms
No I’d never harm a hair on your head because…
I’m in love with you
I know you really really love me don’t lie
Know you gotta gotta give it some time
So honey don’t cry, honey don’t cry
Cause I know you really really love me inside
Only gotta gotta give it some time
So honey don’t cry, honey don’t cry
Alice
Light in my life has vanished
Please open your eyes
Why are you turning cold from feather to stone
Baby don’t leave me alone
Switzerland at Eurovision: A Quick History
Switzerland was the host country of the first edition of Eurovision in 1956, where it also achieved victory with Lys Assia and «Refrain». Throughout its history it has won three times, including Céline Dion’s victory in 1988, one of the most memorable in the contest.
After decades of irregular results and several semifinal eliminations, the country regained competitiveness in recent years. In 2021, Gjon’s Tears finished third with «Tout l’Univers», marking the beginning of a stronger period.
In 2024, Nemo won with «The Code». In 2025, Zoë Më finished in 10th place with 214 points, all from the jury, with an elegant and highly refined vocal proposal that, however, failed to resonate with the televote.