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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.

Netherlands have released it’s….thing

Well, it's certainly a definition of Music I guess.  The Dutch knew what they were going to get and Joost certainly delivered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT2wY0DjYGo It's not my...

11 June – You give my life new courage

We continue our brief sojourn into the world of Benelux today. It was once a powerhouse of song, but since got overtaken by places...

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...

Netherlands – Sorry for quickness – have been unwell :/

Netherlands is much of a muchness. I appreciate the sentiment behind it and I appreciate it's written by the girls' father for their dying...

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...

5 February – Still you haven’t seen it yet

Four years too early? Well, It's not often someone is four years too early outside of an Olympic setting. But as we're heading to...

Dutch Eurovision performer may face criminal charge

Swedish police have released a statement regarding the Dutch entrant at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Joost Klein will likely be charged with making...

The Netherlands…. DANGER!!

There is a 13 second gap in this song where Douwe and his team have decided to get the crowd to sing along.  Stopping...

Still not a good enough reason …

Phil: ... Yes I know puns at the expense of previous Dutch entrants are not funny, but hell, broadcaster NOS are becoming as amusing...

2 April – So I’m lying in bed

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...