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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.

Eurovision Countdown 2017 – Part 6

Every few days between now and the Big Show, OnEurope's pundits continue to share ill-informed ideas about what's going to win the 2017 Eurovision...

3 December – This carousel keeps turning on and on and...

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...

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...

So the Dutch aren’t boycotting then….

(and yes I know they were always going to join the party!) ...in fact, after all their talk and bluster and stuff they have actually...

My contest and other giants

What a day I've had.  It's been a day of highs and higher highs.  We finally got to see what some of the fuss...

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....

8 April – To a place without fear, with no moonlight

We're all missing a Dutch interpretation of a 21st Century contest, but at least we'll get one in 13 months time. It'll be here...

Nick “does” 2025 – Netherlands (The)

NETHERLANDS (The) – C’est La Vie – Claude When I was about 12, I wrote a short essay/poem about a rollercoaster for English class at...

Semi two and I’m already two songs behind! Aargh! More coffee!!

Good morning Europe. As you know we are struggling a little bit today due to excesses in the alcohol department and a later then...

Dutch Eurovision song falls flat

Nick: Oh dear, I think I've just made a spectacle of myself. I've never heard this song before, many, MANY times. I particularly liked...