Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005

Switzerland was represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 by Vanilla Ninja with the song "Cool Vibes". The song is written by John O'Flynn and composed by David Brandes.

Eurovision Song Contest 2005
Country  Switzerland
National selection
Selection processInternal Selection
Selection date(s)Artist: 9 November 2004
Song: 5 March 2005
Selected entrantVanilla Ninja
Selected song"Cool Vibes"
Finals performance
Semi-final resultQualified (8th, 114 points)
Final result8th, 114 points
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄2004 • 2005 • 2006►

Vanilla Ninja is made up of Katrin Siska, Piret Järvis, Triinu Kivilaan, and Lenna Kuurmaa. Since their debut single "Club Kung Fu" was released in 2003, the girls have had many hits in Central Europe, including "Tough Enough", "When the Indians Cry", "Blue Tattoo" and "I Know". The group have four albums in various countries across Europe; Vanilla Ninja was released in 2003, Traces of Sadness in 2004, and Blue Tattoo and Best of in 2005.

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

SF DRS opened a submission period for interested artists to submit their applications until 15 October 2004. Artists of any nationality were able to apply; however, only artists that have had television and stage experience (live performances), have made at least one video and have released at least one CD which placed among the top 50 in an official chart were eligible.[1] A jury panel composed of members from the three Swiss broadcasters SF DRS, TSR and RSI evaluated the applications received and selected the winner. On 9 November 2004, Estonian girl-band Vanilla Ninja was announced as the Swiss entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.[2] Their song "Cool Vibes" was presented on 5 March 2005 during a show hosted by Sandra Studer that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest.

At Eurovision

Because Switzerland failed to qualify in 2004 Vanilla Ninja was forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final, performed 19th, following Andorra and preceding the Croatia. Switzerland qualified to the final, placing 8th in the semi-final and scoring 114 points and progressed to the final. In the final Group performed 22nd following Bosnia & Herzegovina and preceding the Latvia ended 8th with 128 points. Meaning that Switzerland automatically qualified for the final in the 2006 contest.

The spokesperson who revealed Switzerland's votes for other countries was Cécile Bähler.[3]

Points awarded by Switzerland[4]
Points awarded to Switzerland (semi-final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Points awarded to Switzerland (final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

References
  1. Rau, Oliver (14 July 2004). "Switzerland will take part in 2005". Esctoday.
  2. "Vanilla Ninja to sing for Switzerland in Kiev". Esctoday. 9 November 2004.
  3. Philips, Roel (2005-05-17). "The 39 spokespersons!". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
  4. Eurovision Song Contest 2005
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