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\n\tWith their groundbreaking\u00a0anthem\u00a0to gender nonconformity\u00a0\u201cThe Code,\u201d Swiss pop artist Nemo transformed from a lesser-known European artist to a bona fide\u00a0global star in a matter of weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tThat\u2019s\u00a0in no small part thanks to their participation in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, which they won on May 11, 2024. \u201cI remember being on that sofa, hearing the jury votes and just being in a state of complete\u00a0confusion,\u201d they tell\u00a0Billboard.<\/em>\u00a0\u201cIt was incredible. And it was really meaningful because I feel like this kind of [opportunity] doesn\u2019t really happen for Switzerland that often. We have such a great scene and so many amazing artists, so I\u2019m really happy that this puts a spotlight on Swiss music.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tNemo is eager to share that spotlight with the nonbinary community, both in Switzerland and across the world. \u201cIt can be hard to stay hopeful when bad things keep happening to our community over and over again,\u201d they say.<\/em>\u00a0\u201cBut this helps me feel like there are finally things to be hopeful about.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n