20:04 BST
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
Image source, Getty ImagesSwiss singer Nemo is back to reprise their winning song from 2024, The
Code.
The arena is bathed in white light as the 25-year-old performs an
amped-up version of the pop-opera anthem, wearing what appears to be a wedding
dress.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of the contest, Nemo said that winning
Eurovision in Malmo last year “turned my life upside down in the best way possible”.
“The most important thing was [that] I gained a lot of self
confidence in myself as an artist.
“It adds a level of relaxation to the creation process, because I
know I can trust my gut when it comes to writing songs and performance.”
“Good evening, Basel,” he shouts, as the grand final gets underway.