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Von der Heide was awarded 5,000 [[Swiss franc |francs]] by the [[Federal courts of Switzerland |Federal Court]] in 2010. The court determined that coverage of his musical career by the [[Zürich]]-based tabloid [[Blick]] had been [[Homophobia |homophobic]]. He states in interviews, that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his personal life in public.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://eurovoix.com/2014/01/22/switzerland-michael-von-der-heide-gets-compensation-for-homophobic-coverage/ | title=Switzerland: Michael Von Der Heide Get's<!--sic--> Compensation For Homophobic Coverage - Eurovoix | accessdate=10 July 2016}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
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Revision as of 15:02, 21 June 2019
Michael von der Heide | |
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| Born | 16 October 1971 Amden, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Singer |
Michael von der Heide (born 16 October 1971 in Amden, Switzerland) is a Swiss musician, singer, and actor.
Early life
Von der Heide was born the son of a German father and a Swiss mother.
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
In 1999, Von der Heide participated in the German national final with the song "Bye Bye Bar", eventually finishing fifth, and did not go on to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999.
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Von der Heide played a small part as one of the Swiss jurors.[1]
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
On 18 December 2009, it was announced that Von der Heide will represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Il pleut de l'or".[2][3]
Personal life
Von der Heide was awarded 5,000 francs by the Federal Court in 2010. The court determined that coverage of his musical career by the Zürich-based tabloid Blick had been homophobic. He states in interviews, that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his personal life in public.[4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||
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| SWI | AUT | GER | ||
| 1996 | Michael von der Heide | − | − | − |
| 1998 | 30° | 18 | − | − |
| 2000 | Tourist | 5 | − | − |
| 2001 | Hildegard | − | − | − |
| 2002 | Frisch | 44 | − | − |
| 2003 | Helvetia | − | − | − |
| 2005 | 2pièces | 72 | − | − |
| 2008 | Freie Sicht | 39 | − | − |
| 2011 | Lido | 25 | − | − |
| 2015 | Bellevue | 19 | − | − |
| 2016 | Paola | 22 | − | − |
Singles
- 1996 - "Erfolg"
- 1996 - "Mit dir leben"
- 1998 - "Jeudi amour"
- 1998 - "Bad Hair Days"
- 1998 - "Bye Bye Bar"
- 2000 - "Je suis seul"
- 2000 - "Where the Wild Roses Grow" - Duet with Kuno Lauener
- 2000 - "Paradies"
- 2002 - "Kriminaltango" - Duet with Nina Hagen
- 2003 - "La solitude"
- 2005 - "Paris c'est toi (toujours)"
- 2005 - "Ich bi wie du"
- 2006 - "Ruggewind"
- 2006 - "Elodie"
- 2008 - "Immer wenn du denkst" (Online single in Germany)
- 2009 - "Gib mir was von dir"
- 2010 - "Il pleut de l'or"
References
- ^ Anna, Krasilnikova (2009-06-09). "Swiss jury gives 12 points to Alexander Rybak". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Schacht, Andreas (2009-12-18). "Michael von der Heide to represent Switzerland". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ Al Kaziri, Ghassan (2009-12-18). "Michael von der Heide goes to Oslo". Oikotimes. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Switzerland: Michael Von Der Heide Get's Compensation For Homophobic Coverage - Eurovoix". Retrieved 10 July 2016.
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- 1971 births
- French-language singers of Switzerland
- LGBT musicians from Switzerland
- Living people
- Swiss male singers
- Swiss people of German descent
- Swiss Eurovision Song Contest entrants
- Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2010
- People from the canton of St. Gallen
- 21st-century Swiss singers
- 21st-century male singers
- European singer stubs
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