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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.

3 December – And on and on, life goes on

The heart is a curious thing. It's often shown as something red, cute and, well, heart-shaped. But if you physically held one, it probably...

Dutch put Eurovision hope in unknowns

Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper will represent the Netherlands at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. The duo was brought together by Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence...

The best bit of delegation excess so far …

... and the award goes to them Dutchies with their slightly short term bus arrangement ... Now, what are they going to do with this...

Juke Box Fury – second semi final part one

Yes we're back after another night of scabby food and beer at the Euroclub. How are you this morning? Ralph: feeling a bit ruff Drashig: hale...

Two out of three ain’t bad

Netherlands is awful and NOS should consider doing us a favour and withdrawing like they promised in 2005. This song has the potential to...

17 February – Now, life is grubby and grey

The contest in the Netherlands is rapidly approaching, with songs aplenty being picked, a city getting ready, and all the fun, games and bafflement...

Downtime

I have a few idle moments from my day job, so I can catch up on stuff. The catering here at the press centre...

To veil or not to veil in Wien for Trijntje

Trijntje’s up next for The Netherlands and she’s been out a shopping in Vienna for a new black leather jacket to replace the ‘jagged...

22 December – Look, the swallows high in the sky

As we know, next year's contest - a riotous cavalcade of quality song if ever there was one - will be in the Netherlands....

2 April – Thinking about the old days

You want to make an impression on a stage? Make your outfit memorable. Even more so if your song isn't. It's a golden rule. I'm...