Meet the representatives of OGAE SWITZERLAND

Meet The Suganas, the representatives of OGAE Switzerland in FANvision 2024.

The Suganas are our next act for FANvision and they will bring girl power to Hamburg. The three members of the group are Nicole, Nina and Stéphie, an energetic trio.

OGAE Switzerland has again made an open call to their members to represent their club in Hamburg, received numerous suggestions – and chose “The Suganas” as their hopefuls for making it a Double for Switzerland this year.

They will sing “Hey Mamma“ by Sunstroke Project (Moldova 2017).

Why did you choose this song, what does it mean to you?

Each of us chose some songs separately, and "Hey Mamma" was on all three lists. Hey Mamma is just a happy song and it's pure joy to sing it. Every Eurovision fan knows it and no one is able to keep their feet clam when this song is playing. And TBA All three of us are hoping for a win of Moldova  at Eurovision soon... we need a reason to visit Moldova

What did you feel when you were nominated by your fan club to represent the club at FANvision?

I think all of us felt so honored when we get the nomination because for us as huge Eurovison fans it's something special to be a part of this event as well.

Are you excited about coming to Hamburg?  Have you ever been in Hamburg/Germany? What do you wish for your stay in Hamburg?

We can't wait to visit Hamburg. It's such a beautiful city and of course we're looking forward to meet all the other contestants from all over europe.

What are your personal interests?

Nina: - Theatre and Acting - Foodie

Stéphie: - Travelling and explore new cultures and meet new people - music in general - doesn't matter if it's Eurovision or concerts in my hometown - Singing, dancing and living in these moments

Nicole: - Concerts and events as long everyone has a good time - Trash-TV and good food to relax - Skiing / Swimming

What’s your connection to the Eurovision Song Contest? Maybe you want to share your first Eurovision memory with us?

Nina: As I was born in former Yugoslavia and my first memories of Eurovision were shortly after the war, it was always beautiful to watch war-torn countries come together through music. One of the first songs I remember was Diva by Dana international and Maria Magdalena by Doris (Croatia 1999)

Stéphie: My first Eurovision was the one in Athen 2006 when Lordi won the trophy. I'll never forget how my sister and I sat in front of the TV with our dad and we couldn't believe what we saw. From that moment I was fascinated by the variety of music and the happiness of all these people who were coming together for one reason.

Nicole: Guildo hat euch lieb is the first song I remember (1998) but since 2003 I never missed Eurovision (at least in front of the television) since Turin i've been live on site and to witness Nemo's win live next to the stage with so many Swiss/Nemo fans was the most beautiful moment off my life so far.

Is FANvision the biggest stage/ audience so far for you, what are your musical experiences, and what are your plans for the future?

Nina: I have studied acting and also performed in theaters. However, musically it will be my biggest audience in Hamburg as I have never sung in front of a big audience.

Stéphie: Fanvision will be my first experience on a stage. So everything will be new and a big adventure.

Nicole: 0 experience, so yes, it will be the biggest stage and audience, and it probably will be a once in a lifetime moment.

What do you do in your life apart from being a Eurovision fan?

Nina: Auditioning for film projects whilst working in banking.

Stéphie:I love cooking and baking. I'm interested in every sort of animals so it's also a part of my job. During hockey season i'm a huge supporter of a national league team called SC Rapperswil-Jona.

Nicole: I work for a car company, love ice- hockey (SCRJ) and carneval and enjoying to spent time with friends

Meet the Swiss
Head of Delegation:

Meet Bastien, Head of Delegation of OGAE Switzerland:

Bastien is a member of the Eurovision Weekend crowd since his first appearance as Jury-Spokesperson for his home fan club OGAE France in Stuttgart in 2021.

He was so enthusiastic, that he became part of the international team and being Zurich-based, was nominated as HoD by OGAE Switzerland in their annual club meeting in October 2022.

For 2023 he organised a very remarkable preselection with applications from all over Europe and beyond, this year again OGAE Switzerland made a call to its members and out of numerous applications, the club chose their representatives.

OGAE Switzerland is also the only club, who already has announced the preselection for FANvision 2025…so will they host it in their own country, with Eurovision being the “general rehearsal” for hosting the Eurovision Weekend as well next year?

NAME	Bastien Venturi
CLUB	OGAE  Switzerland
FUNCTION IN THE CLUB	Head of Delegation since 2023 for OGAE Switzerland (while 2021 HoD for OGAE France)
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How did your club find your representative?

This year we wanted to select our candidate internally, unlike last year when we asked our members to vote. We received applications from several countries, as well as internal ones for the very 1st time. We would like to thank all those who showed interest.

Does your club bring a lot of supporters for your act?

We have of course been advertising the event through our internal channels, and hope that many of our members will travel to Hamburg despite the summer vacations. What's more, the fact that 3 of our members will be representing our club in Germany is definitely an added incentive.

What do you wish for your contestant?

I wish them above all a lot of fun at the event and with the other candidates. To simply enjoy themselves and do it for the fun of it.

Your club is in the race for winning FANvision, what’s outstanding about your club?

I wouldn't presume to say that our club stands out from the rest. We go there mainly to have fun, with 3 very cool and friendly girls who go there to enjoy the event

What's your favorite Eurovision song of all time?

I have a few favs like Spain 2012, Moldova 2021, Israel 2023, etc. but my ultimate favorite ESC song of all remains Cyprus 2012 (La la love).

What do you appreciate in particular in a performance in FANvision? What would you want to see on stage and what might convince you to give a high vote?

As with Eurovision, it's all about the whole package. The song presented will give a few points, especially if it's obviously a song I like. The difficulty of the song chosen will also make me want to give points to the candidate concerned. The candidate's connection with the audience and his/her or their likeability and the originality of the performance will also be important factors for me. Finally, the quality and power of the voice will naturally earn the candidate a significant number of points as it is after all a song contest. May the best win!