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Born on August 3, 1999 in Biel/Bienne, Canton of Berne, Switzerland, Nemo is a singer, rapper and musician. Nemo is 27 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Zurich University of the Arts. Awards on record include Swiss Music Awards (2017, 2018), First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest (2024), Artistic Award of the Marcel Bezençon Awards (2024) and 4 more. Notable works include The Code.
My Take
Nemo is the rare artist whose biography and artistry feel inseparable. A multi-instrumentalist trained at Zurich University of the Arts, they could have coasted on technical skill alone, but their 2024 Eurovision win with The Code was something braver: the first openly non-binary act to win, turning identity into anthem rather than footnote. I admire performers who make vulnerability load-bearing instead of decorative. Nemo does exactly that. The violin, piano and drums are impressive, sure, but what holds my attention is the refusal to shrink. I suspect their most interesting work is still ahead of them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nemo
- Name (Japanese)
- ネモ
- Reading
- ねも
- Born
- August 3, 1999 (age 27)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Biel/Bienne, Canton of Berne, Switzerland
- Occupation
- singer / rapper / musician / multi-instrumentalist / actor
2. Background
- University
- Zurich University of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Swiss Music Awards
- 2024 First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
- 2024 Artistic Award of the Marcel Bezençon Awards
- 2024 Composer Award of the Marcel Bezençon Awards
- 2024 Attitude Award
- 2017 Prix Walo
- 2017 Swiss Music Awards
- 2024 cultural award and distinction of the city of Biel
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Code | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.nemothings.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nemothings/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemo%20(singer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28113670
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Nemo born?
Born August 3, 1999 (age 27).
Where is Nemo from?
Nemo is from Biel/Bienne, Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
What does Nemo do?
Nemo works as singer, rapper, musician, multi-instrumentalist, actor.
What is Nemo known for?
Notable works include The Code.
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