Nemo Mettler's journey to Eurovision victory: Championing diversity with 'The Code'

Nemo Mettler, also known as "Nemo," captivated judges and audiences alike at this year's Eurovision. Representing Switzerland, they delivered a performance that got everyone grooving and captured the hearts of voters. But who clinched the title in the contest, and which song was performed during the final?

Eurovision is an annual international music contest where active European Broadcasting Union member countries showcase their talents. Artists from these countries perform original songs, and the winner is selected through votes from both viewers and a jury. Known for its wide array of musical styles and dazzling performances, Eurovision aims to celebrate cultural and artistic diversity across Europe.

The final occurred on May 11th at the Malmo Arena in Sweden, broadcasting live to a global television audience. Fans of the contest watched eagerly, supporting their favorites.

Representatives from Sweden, Ukraine, Germany, Luxembourg, Israel, Lithuania, Spain, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Greece, Great Britain, Norway, Italy, Serbia, Finland, Portugal, Armenia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Georgia, France, and Austria competed in the final. The representative from the Netherlands was initially set to join but was disqualified for unspecified reasons.

Nemo Mettler, known on stage as "Nemo," is a beloved Swiss singer, born on August 3, 1999. With a passion for music from a young age, they have appeared on international entertainment shows like "Got Talent!" and "Mask Singer".

They gained widespread recognition with their performance at this year's Eurovision, impressing judges and audiences with their remarkable vocal talent and charisma. They ultimately won first place with 365 points.

At Eurovision, Nemo performed "The Code," a song exploring their complex journey of discovering their gender identity. Identifying as non-binary, Nemo challenges traditional gender classifications and uses they/them pronouns, which, unfortunately, do not have direct equivalents in Polish.