"We felt almost every emotion at once": LIPA graduate triumphs at Eurovision
Wednesday 22 May 2024
LIPA graduate Lasse Midtsian Nymann triumphed at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest as the co-writer and co-producer of Switzerland’s winning entry, The Code.
In a post-victory interview, Lasse said how elated the team felt when the result came through: “We felt almost every emotion at once, but most of all, we were incredibly happy and in a bit of a shock!”.
"A Eurovision winner is not just a good song performed by a good singer; it’s a huge team effort to captivate and intrigue an audience on many levels—visually, sonically, lyrically, and spiritually."
Lasse, who produces under the name NYLAN, identified what he thought was so special about The Code and its performer Nemo: “A Eurovision winner is not just a good song performed by a good singer; it’s a huge team effort to captivate and intrigue an audience on many levels—visually, sonically, lyrically, and spiritually. In the end, it boils down to one single performance of three minutes where the artist has to withstand immense pressure. The way Nemo managed to do that with grace and authenticity (and an insane vocal performance) is something we will vividly remember until we’re old and grey!”
Dr Martin Isherwood, Director of the School of Music at LIPA, responded to Lasse’s victory, saying “Winning Eurovision is a fantastic achievement. Lasse is a great songwriter and was a brilliant student at LIPA. We are all immensely proud of his continuing success, and look forward to see what he works on next. While the UK struggled once again this year, it’s notable that our international graduates are able to flourish in open competitions held in other countries”.
Lasse says he’s excited to continue working with Nemo and other performers “who want to think in new ways, work hard, and make great songs”. And he reflects fondly on his time at LIPA, “I still look back on my time at LIPA as the absolute best. It was inspiring to be in an environment that facilitated living with music on my mind all day, every day, while providing individualised learning to find the right path for me.”
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Photo of Eurovision trophy credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU
