The Salvation Army to perform under a new name
The Salvation Army group will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest with a new name, but without abandoning the uniform altogether.
By presenting You and me On December 15, 2012, the Salvation Army band won over the public and won the Swiss final. The Salvation Army hopes that in May 2013, the enthusiasm will spread to Europe. To the demands of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), stipulating that the group may not perform in its official uniform and may not bear the name "Salvation Army", the organization provides a nuanced response: so far, as the group has been formed exclusively for this competition, it does not have its own name. The Salvation Army will meet this requirement. According to its spokesman, Martin Künzi, an English band name would be ideal for the Malmö concert.
The Salvation Army is not prepared to abandon its uniform altogether. It is a central element of the group's show and also marks the Salvation Army's visual identity. However, there are certainly variants that meet the requirements of the EBU. One of these variants is to be presented on stage in Malmö.
The Salvation Army will submit a concept for a group name to Swiss Television. The idea is to present the winner of the Swiss Grand Final in a surprising way, while remaining true to itself. It will be up to the EBU, according to its interpretation of the rules, to decide on the group's participation.
