The Swiss organisers' aim was to find singers with the winning combination
of voice and personality. Rather than setting out to create a boy- or
girl-band band, they were looking for six soloists - six strong voices
- to represent Switzerland in Athens.
Israel is home to shooting star Liel. At just 16, Liel has already
shared a stage with greats such as Elton John, Bono and the Scorpions.
In the past two years alone, she has given more than 100 concerts around
the world, and is already being celebrated in the USA and Germany as
the new Céline Dion. Liel uses her music as a way of campaigning
for world peace.
Andreas Lundstedt, from Sweden, is a member of the world-famous band
Alcazar. The band had the whole of Europe humming in 2002 with only
its second single, "Crying at the Discotheque".
Tinka is from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Born in Sarajevo, at 17 she moved
on her own to the USA, where she studied singing at Louisiana College.
In 2005, Tinka came second in Bosnia and Herzegovina's national Eurovision
Song Contest heats. For two years, TINKA has had her own radio talk
show on Bosnia and Herzegovina's biggest radio station. In addition
to that she is in her 4th season as host of the highest ranked TV show
in the country, the "TV Bingo Show".
Another well-known singer comes from Malta: Keith Camilleri. He is
popular with all the Maltese for his passionate voice. Keith travels
around the world to pursue his dream of becoming an internationally
famous artist. This year he also participated in a project performing
in Italy with Robbie Facchinetti of the world famous group "I Pooh".
Marco Matias' roots are in Portugal. Although his parents emigrated
to Germany, he returns regularly to his homeland. In 2003 he took part
in the open casting session to find the voice of Germany. Out of 12,000
entrants, Marco was placed second.
Last but not least, the group includes Claudia D'Addio of Switzerland.
Claudia has been known as "The Voice" since her appearance
on the MusicStar casting show. Along with the other "MusicStars",
she has already celebrated two number-one hits.
six4one - six strong voices, six strong personalities, coming together
with a single common goal: Success for Switzerland in Athens.