On the road with Zoë Më: from the ESC to the Baloise Session stage!
Her greatest dream comes true after her greatest success: This spring, Zoë Më shines in Basel as Switzerland’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. In autumn, she returns to her birthplace to perform on the stage she dreamed of as a child: the Baloise Session! The Backline Blog follows the celebrated singer-songwriter on her journey from the very first concert announcement at the media briefing in Basel’s Atlantis to her first note on the Baloise Session stage. Along the way, Zoë shows us the studio where her ESC song «Voyage» was created, sharing how she dreamed, even as a child, of building bridges between cultures through her songs, and how excited she is, after her Eurovision success, to win over the audience of her hometown Basel once again with renewed courage. Reflecting on her musical journey, she reveals: «The ESC made me braver. For the first time, I said: I want to show who I really am.»
What are the most moving moments? How Zoë surprises the press at the legendary Atlantis, how the stage becomes a home to her when she encounters an audience that truly listens: «My music is there to be actively listened to, because I want to tell stories that touch people.» In conversation, she explains how songs emerge between linguistic intuition and lived experiences, why the power of music brings hope – and what makes a festival like the Baloise Session so special for her. Anyone who wants to know why «Voyage» is far more than just a hit for Zoë and her fans will discover entirely new sides of this fascinating and charismatic artist, who breaks genre boundaries with emotion and creative drive.
Curious? Then make sure to check out the latest edition of the Backline Blog, inspired by Zoë’s passion and energy and offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the music business!