Remo Forrer


Remo Forrer is a Swiss singer. He won the third season of the TV talent show The Voice of Switzerland in April 2020, and also participated in the German television talent show I Can See Your Voice. He represented Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with the song "Watergun", which peaked at number two in his home country. He also appeared as "Orca" on The Masked Singer Switzerland.

Career

2019–2022: ''The Voice of Switzerland'' and ''I Can See Your Voice''

In November 2019, Forrer auditioned for the third season of The Voice of Switzerland with the song "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi. He received chair turns from all four coaches and joined Noah Veraguth's team. Forrer won the season on 6 April 2020.
RoundSongOriginal artistNotes
Blind auditions"Someone You Loved"Lewis CapaldiFour-chair turn, joined Team Noah
Battle"Say You Won't Let Go"James ArthurWon against Desirée Rodenas Vazquez
Sing offs"Someone You Loved"Lewis Capaldi
Final"Sign of the Times"Harry Styles

2023: Eurovision Song Contest

On 20 February 2023, Remo Forrer was announced as the Swiss representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 by Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR. His competing song, "Watergun", was released on 7 March.
He performed in the first semi-final and qualified for the final, where he placed 20th with 92 points.

Personal life

Forrer lives in Hemberg, in the canton of St. Gallen. He has had an interest in music since his early childhood, which led to him learning to play the flute, the accordion and eventually the piano, which he taught himself to play by ear. He completed an internship as a retail specialist in a sporting goods store.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist