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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

Netherlands

The Dutch entry is chosen by AVRO/TROS. The Netherlands has taken part since the first contest in 1956 and has won five times.

Clearly being second just isn’t good enough

So, on a rather dull Thursday morning here in OnEurope towers, Dutch broadcaster AvroTros decides to release this cinematic masterpiece! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWbCnZ1cCu0 They clearly like to tease...

3 August – I am in control

Imagine the dilemma. You're taking part in Europe's favourite TV show. It covers dozens of languages, and you want to make yourself stand out...

Meet Eurovision’s most law-abiding outlaw

After performing five songs over recent days, Waylon has confirmed the one he'll take to Lisbon is 'Outlaw in 'em'. Waylon previously represented the Netherlands...

29 December – But once the dice were loaded against him

Trailblazer. It's a word bandied around far too often, maybe not least by these birthday articles. But today we really do have a trailblazer....

24 September – What would I be without you?

Eurovision singers come from ethnicities far and wide. They're not just of European, Israeli or Australian ancestry. They've had people from all over the...

The Dutch are done

Not a hope in hell I am afraid for Dutch Eurovision girl group with drums, Trebel. This one is a bit ... well ......

Netherlands is still going nowhere fast

Douwe Bob is up now for The Netherlands. He’s looking quite natty in a crisp suit and white shirt showing off his very nice...

Small town boy hits Eurovision

Duncan Laurence revealed the song that he will perform when he represents the Netherlands at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. A rough demo version of...

Seven o’ clock, you have to get out of your bed

That lyric seems like something some of us go through every year when we sneak into a Eurovision press bubble. It's never as simple...

3 August – I never felt so free in the choices...

Imagine the dilemma. You're taking part in Europe's favourite TV show. It covers dozens of languages, and you want to make yourself stand out...