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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.

Rapper promises Dutch language song for Eurovision

Eurovision 2022 is rapidly turning into a game of 'you show me yours and I'll show you mine' with broadcasters battering down the musical...

Duncan Laurence on Mia & Dion losing out on Eurovision final

Eurovision 2019 winner Duncan Laurence was one of the driving forces behind this year's Dutch Eurovision entry. He championed Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper...

22 February – He sang for farmers on the land

When you look at the Netherlands' fortunes, you will see amongst it five wins. They had to wait 44 years between their last two,...

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...

So good it’s bad … or just really bad?

Nick: Oh man. It's brilliant and it's hideous. It's perfect and it's unwatchable. It's the creepiest sight I've seen anywhere near Eurovisionia since Laka...

Live Blog – Eurovision 2018 second semi final

It's time for 'Fanning's Folly II - This time it's personal' - and another one of those fancy little live blogs that OnEuropean visitors...
Eurovision 2020

Eurovision Songs are like buses…

You turn your back for a minute and THREE of the buggers come along at once. In a time-saving exercise by this site I've decided...

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...

7 March – Always wanted to be the tough type

Do you remember when our friends in the Netherlands won Tel Aviv? It seemed like a golden age for the Dutch had arrived. As...

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...