Swiss Music Awards
From 2014 to 2021 Roger Staub has been acting as the Swiss Music Award's Creative Director.
He developed the look and feel of the show and was responsible for the design of the live performances. Over the past years a variety of national and international stars such as Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, James Bay, Züri West, Hecht and Lo&Leduc performed at this prestigous award show.
Swiss Music Awards 2014
In 2014, Roger Staub takes on the role of Creative Director for the Swiss Music Awards, defining the show’s visual identity and designing live performances. Artists like Pegasus, John Newman, Sunrise Avenue, Alex Hepburn, and Bastian Baker take the stage.
Pegasus «Digital Kids»
John Newman «Can You Love Me Again»
Sunrise Avenue «Life Saver»
Alex Hepburn «Miss Misery»
Bastian Baker «Kids Off The Street»
Best of Swiss Music Awards 2014
Swiss Music Awards 2015
In 2015, Roger Staub continues to shape the Swiss Music Awards with a bold visual identity and dynamic stage design. Die Fantastischen Vier, James Bay, Kodaline, and Bonaparte take the stage, creating unforgettable moments.
Die Fantastischen Vier «Die Legende ist hier»
James Bay «Hold Back The River»
Kodaline «Honest»
Bonaparte «Aber bitte mit Sahne»
Carlos Leal «Discoball»
Lo&Leduc «Mephisto»
Stefanie Heinzmann «Me and You»
Swiss Music Awards 2016
In 2016, the Swiss Music Awards light up with bold contrasts. Dua Lipa shines in a neon glow of pink and blue, while Seven and his band bring full power to the stage. Sido’s ‘Astronaut’ takes off in a deep blue, star-filled setting. The night finds its most unforgettable moment when Sophie Hunger delivers a haunting cover of David Bowie’s Heroes.
Dua Lipa «Be The One»
Best Hit Medley – Müslüm / Nickless / Dodo
77 Bombay Street «Once and Only»
Dodo «Sturm»
Seven «Cool Guy»
Sido «Astronaut»
Sophie Hunger «Heroes»
Swiss Music Awards 2017
In 2017, Züri West perform 'Schachtar' against a black-and-white immersive backdrop. Lo & Leduc turn the stage into a grand hotel for 'Mis Huus, Dis Huus', and Mark Forster brings 'Chöre' to life with glowing neon cubes.
Züri West «Schachtar»
Lo&Leduc «Mis Huus, Dis Huus»
Pegasus «Fragments»
Marc Forster «Chöre»
James Blunt «Love Me Better»
Swiss Music Awards 2018
In 2018, the legendary Cypher Rap Battle takes the stage. Hecht light up the night with 'Kawasaki', dressed in silver glitter jackets against a disco-inspired set. Die Toten Hosen deliver an emotional moment with 'Alles passiert', as the stage transforms into a cityscape of rainy glass and glowing lights. Dodo brings 'Hardbrugg' to life—both in sound and in scene.
Cypher Rap-Battle
Veronica Fusaro «Better If I Go»
Hecht «Kawasaki»
Die Toten Hosen «Alles passiert»
Dodo «Hardbrugg»
Trauffer «Schnupf & Schnaps»
Swiss Music Awards 2019
In 2019, the Swiss Music Awards move to the impressive KKL Luzern for the first time. Billie Eilish delivers a haunting performance of 'When The Party Is Over' on an all-white stage, accompanied by Finneas on piano. Stress sets the scene ablaze with 'Effacer', bathed in red, orange, and yellow light. Nemo strips it back to pure emotion, performing '5i uf de Uhr' alone at the piano.
Billie Eilish «When The Party Is Over»
Gotthard
Stress «Effacer»
Anna Rossinelli
Nemo «5i uf de Uhr»
Swiss Music Awards 2020
In 2020, Hazel Brugger takes the stage as host for the first time, bringing her sharp wit to the Swiss Music Awards. Bligg, Lewis Capaldi, and Loredana deliver standout performances, each adding their own energy to the night.
Fotos: Noelle Guidon
Hazel Brugger
Bligg
Lewis Capaldi
Justin Jesso
Loredana
Best-Of Swiss Music Awards 2020
Lewis Capaldi «Before You Go»
Swiss Music Awards 2021
In 2021, the Swiss Music Awards return to Hallenstadion Zürich—this time as a special Corona Edition. The night features emotional and powerful performances from Pegasus feat. Anna Rossinelli, Dodo, Zian, Kunz, Zoe Wees, and Lo & Leduc, bringing music back to the big stage.
Pegasus fest. Anna Rossinelli
Dodo
Zian
Kunz
Zoe Wees
Lo&Leduc