Jeangu Macrooy to defend Dutch Eurovision crown
2020 Eurovision host nation, the Netherlands, named Jeangu Macrooy as their Rotterdam representative.
AVROTROS MD Eric van Stade talking of both singer and (as yet...
12 December – Won’t you help me?
Funny how some coincidences come about. If you're a fan of our favourite TV show, then you might have been variously pleased, disappointed or...
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...
2 July – And the trembling went very deeply into my...
If you recall, we're off to the sunny Netherlands for the Eurovision circus in 2020. They were trying for over 40 years between wins,...
18 June – Everyone is waiting in a queue
Dutch? You want Dutch? Of course you do. They've got lots to choose from, and four five winners. So it's nice to dip into...
11 June – I didn’t have any experience
We continue our brief sojourn into the world of Benelux today. It was once a powerhouse of song, but since got overtaken by places...
Dutch Duncan wins 2019 Eurovision Song Contest
Duncan Laurence, singing for the Netherlands, has won the 64th Eurovision Song Contest. Italy finished in second place and Russia came third.
Norway won the televote...
Netherlands, The – Is this missing context?
The Dutch decided to put a light box on the front of the piano and darken the staging, bringing Duncan into sharper focus at...
The Netherlands – In sheep’s clothing
For me, there was a lot wrong here. Firstly let me be clear, the song itself is a cracker and, as expected, Duncan delivered all...
5 May – And you don’t know where you know it...
A host broadcaster never wants to win. They may tell you otherwise, but deep down they know that our favourite TV show is something...