Nemo (singer)

This article is about the Swiss singer. For the German rapper, see Nimo (rapper).

Nemo
Nemo in 2024
Nemo in 2024
Background information
Birth nameNemo Mettler
Born (1999-08-03) 3 August 1999 (age 25)
Biel, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • violin
  • piano
  • drums
LabelsBakara Music[1]
Websitenemothings.com

Nemo Mettler (Swiss Standard German: [ˈneːmo ˈmɛtlər]; born 3 August 1999), known mononymously as Nemo, is a Swiss musician and singer-rapper who plays the violin, piano and drums.[2] They were the first openly non-binary act to represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest, and later won the 2024 contest with the song "The Code". They were the first openly non-binary musician to win the contest, and the third winner representing Switzerland (following the 1956 and 1988 competitions).[3][4]

  1. ^ Tuchschmid, Benno (14 October 2016). "Dieser 17-jährige Zahnspangenträger wird der nächste Mundart-Rap-Star". Aargauer Zeitung (in Swiss High German). Archived from the original on 27 December 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  2. ^ Vallicotti, Simona (2 February 2016). "Nemo: Ein 16-Jähriger trocknet die Schweizer Rapszene ab" (in Swiss High German). SRG SSR. Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ Fox, Hilary (8 May 2024). "Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off". AP News. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Switzerland wins Eurovision as chaos engulfs iconic song contest". Sky News. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.