Interview with Sebalter

This week I had the opportunity to interview Sebalter, The participant of Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest. Let's see what brings this interesting guy...

1- Hello Sebalter, thank you very much for accepting this interview.

• You`re welcome! Thank you for your interest.

2- How does it feel to represent Switzerland at Eurovision?

• On one hand I feel positively overwhelmed and satisfied by a musical achievement I have been longing for long time. On the other hand there is a feeling of responsibility and serious commitment that is present: I am going to represent my country, and that is very important.

3- How long have you felt with the emotion to being on stage in Eurovision? 

• Well, last summer I made a trip in the USA and that is when "Hunter Of Stars" took shape. Back in Switzerland, I recorded it, and in that very time subscriptions for the ESC were open. I felt ready and also felt that ESC could be a good place where to play my folk song and, being fond of challenges, I decided to participate.

4- What are your goals in Copenhagen? 

• My goal is definitely the access to the European final.

5- What can offer you or your song on stage to convince the European public? 

• The audience will hear music which is somehow different to the traditional Eurovision songs. I can therefore increase the diversity of the musical choice. I will try to convince the public by the positive vibe of the song, my musical skills, the energy and my way of making the stage my home.

6- Recently Switzerland has not been successful in Eurovision, Do you think can you change that story? 

• I hope so!

7- Your song Hunter of Stars has something that draws public attention in your case "the whistle" Do you think that is what makes different your song? 

• The whistling definitely makes the song a bit different, and also the violin, and the genuine folk mood, which is not tipical for the ESC.

8- What do you wish to the other participants this year? 

• I wish them to enjoy this special experience and to take it as a beautiful moment in their lives, without putting too much pressure on themselves.

Thank you for accepting this interview, Greetings from EscDiaries.

Special thanks to:

• Sebalter
• Simone Bächler (Media Relations | Media Desk)