We had a great opportunity to talk with Zoë at Nordic Eurovision Party 2025 in Oslo.
Welcome to Oslo! Is this your first time here?
Zoë Më: Yes, it’s my first time in Oslo! It’s also my first pre-party and my first performance here.
How do you feel about performing at your first Eurovision pre-party?
It’s crazy! I get to see new places and perform in them, which is insane. It really feels like a dream, and I can’t wait to perform for everyone.
You’re from Basel—how does it feel to represent your home city on such a big stage?
It’s so surreal! When I found out I was selected to represent Switzerland, I couldn’t believe it. I was born in Basel, my grandparents live there, and it felt like something out of a fairy tale. It’s like those stories where everyone lives happily ever after—it just doesn’t feel real!
Switzerland selects its artist through an internal process. How did you get chosen?
Every year, around 450 songs are submitted, and different juries rate them. In the end, they choose the one they believe is the best fit for Eurovision. It’s a crazy and incredible experience!
You’re originally from the German-speaking part of Switzerland, but you often write and sing in French. What inspires you to do that?
Yes! I sing in both German and French, and sometimes I even mix them within the same song. I learned French in school in Switzerland, so singing in French is my way of saying thank you to my country. We have four official languages, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had the chance to learn one of them. It’s my way of giving back.
Your Eurovision song Voyage has a very unique structure. Can you tell us more about it?
Yes! Voyage means “journey,” and the song itself is a journey. It starts calmly, then the bridge shifts—like you’re traveling to a new country or landscape. Then, towards the end, it transforms again. There’s also a subtle musical change throughout, as we constantly shift the tempo—sometimes going faster, sometimes slowing down. We wanted to reflect the idea of a journey not just through the lyrics but also through the music itself.
How will this concept translate to your stage performance in May?
I can’t reveal too much, but the staging will reference the music video in a subtle way, you’ll see some elements reflected on stage.
How would you describe your music style?
I call it poetry pop. Voyage is definitely chanson, but if you listen to my full repertoire, you’ll notice I focus a lot on lyrics. For me, lyrics are incredibly important—they allow me to create images and build entire worlds for people to escape into.
You’re good friends with Switzerland’s 2021 Eurovision representative, Gjon’s Tears. How did you meet?
Yes! Gjon is actually the reason I got into Eurovision. We met in 2018 and became really good friends. When your friend competes in Eurovision, you follow every interview, every performance—you get completely absorbed in the Eurovision world. That’s how I discovered how beautiful this whole experience is.
The first person I called when I found out I was going to Eurovision was Gjon. I was like, “Gjon, I need your help—what advice do you have for me?” And he just said, “Girl, I got your back!”
It seems like you and Gjon share a similar deep emotional connection to music.
Yes, absolutely. For both of us, music isn’t just about performing—it’s about connecting emotionally. That’s what makes us click as friends. Music has to feel a certain way, and we both experience it in a very intimate way.
Do you have any favorite songs from this year’s Eurovision?
There are so many great songs! Right now, I’m really loving Italy’s entry. But my favorites change in phases—next week, I might be listening to another song on repeat. What I like about Italy’s song, it is similar to Voyage, is that neither of them tries too hard to stand out, and maybe that’s exactly why they do.
Thank you so much, Zoë! We can’t wait to see your performance. Good luck in Malmö!
Thank you so much! See you all soon!
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