18 October – We’re gonna stand in line

We know that our favourite TV show has shared stars with the junior version. It's only natural that once a talented youngster gets the...

24 September – Come on, teach me

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...

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...

Netherlands Confirms Eurovision 2026 Participation with August Submission Launch

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has officially confirmed that the Netherlands will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The broadcaster will once again opt for...

17 May – Ring-ding-a-ding-a-ding Ring-ding-a-ding-a-ding

If you were a performer at a Eurovision Song Contest, when would you like to perform? First, to get it out of the way...

Claude’s C’est La Vie sparks Dutch hopes

He’s young, he’s soulful, and he’s got a Eurovision hit on his hands. Claude could be the comeback story of 2025. After last year’s messy...

5 May – Amsterdam, the city where everything’s possible

A host broadcaster never wants to win. They may tell you otherwise, but deep down they know that our favourite TV show is something...

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...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 26 – Netherlands

C’est la Vie by Claude A new crop of Eurovision songs each year brings the opportunity to discover hitherto unknown artists and explore their wider...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025- Part 26/37 – Netherlands

Netherlands - Claude – C’est la Vie.  No - not this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0UGGMM_ScM&pp=ygUeQ-KAmWVzdCBsYSB2aWUgTWVsb2RpZmV0aXZhbGVu Nor this one either: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irouCtF445I&pp=ygUYQ-KAmWVzdCBsYSB2aWUgTHlzIEFzc2lh But Claude, a fine name for a singer in my humble...