Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is fast approaching, and excitement continues to build as the competition’s pre-events showcase a promising lineup of acts from across the globe. Our bets remain firmly placed on Veronica Fusaro, Switzerland’s entry, who arrives armed with an even more powerful song. Known for her emotionally driven, genre-blending style and impressive guitar skills, Fusaro brings a rock ’n’ roll edge to the international stage, underpinned by a meaningful message.
“Alice,” with its sultry waltz-style intro and thrashing, intense chorus, tells the story of a woman gradually losing herself to the subtle, long-term effects of emotional abuse and manipulation. The harm is not physical but psychological, and Fusaro channels the impact of coercive control with striking precision. Aiming to shed light on ongoing abuse against women, she has delivered not only a commanding entry with real competitive potential, but also a song that stands for a cause.
The video illustrates this narrative, opening with what appears to be a perfect wedding scene: adoring guests, bouquets of white flowers, and a bride walking down the aisle in an elegant gown. However, this idyllic moment is quickly disrupted when the groom abruptly pulls the bride toward the altar, prompting Veronica – portrayed as a guest = to wince.
“I’ve been watching you,” Veronica sings, as the scene cuts to her performing with her band. The events of the seemingly perfect wedding day continue to unfold – smug speeches, celebratory toasts, staged family photos – while she observes with growing unease. The bride appears increasingly lost, and the traditional first dance is ultimately replaced by Veronica herself, symbolising a shift toward intervention and a desire to help.
It’s a powerful depiction of how control and manipulation often go unnoticed – both by those outside a relationship and, over time, even by those within it. As a gritty, impassioned guitar solo cuts through and reaches a towering crescendo, it leaves an even more lasting impression.
If her performance – already praised for its emotional depth and raw energy – is anything to go by, audiences around the world are likely to feel that splintering impact as well.
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