Nationaal Songfestival
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Nationaal Songfestival is the name for the Dutch preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest
. It started in 1956. It was organized until 1969 by Dutch television Nederlandse Televisie Stichting (NTS). Then the broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
(NOS) took over the event. TROS
organized the event in 1996, 2003, 2004, 2005, then VARA
broadcast the event only twice, in 2007 and 2008. TROS then took over in recent years and has been broadcasting the event in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
In 1961, 1980 and 2008, the Dutch entry to the Eurovision Song Contest was not chosen through a national contest but representative was assigned by a committee. In 1963, the Nationaal Songfestival event for 1963 was canceled because of a strike.
In 1985, 1991, 1995 and 2002, Netherlands did not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Over the years there were many different formats chosen for the Dutch contribution to be determined.
In 2007, 2009 and 2011, the representing artist(s) was designated in advance, but the song was chosen during the Nationaal Songfestival.
In 2010, Pierre Kartner
was internally designated as a lyricist and composer. Then, during the competition, five candidates were chosen to interpret the song written by Kartner.
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
The Netherlands was one of the seven countries competing in the very first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956. It has missed only four contests so far...
. It started in 1956. It was organized until 1969 by Dutch television Nederlandse Televisie Stichting (NTS). Then the broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system...
(NOS) took over the event. TROS
TROS
TROS is a Dutch television and radio organization part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting...
organized the event in 1996, 2003, 2004, 2005, then VARA
VARA (broadcaster)
The Omroepvereniging VARA is a Dutch public broadcasting association operating within the framework of the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep system, founded in 1925 as the Vereeniging van Arbeiders Radio Amateurs...
broadcast the event only twice, in 2007 and 2008. TROS then took over in recent years and has been broadcasting the event in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
In 1961, 1980 and 2008, the Dutch entry to the Eurovision Song Contest was not chosen through a national contest but representative was assigned by a committee. In 1963, the Nationaal Songfestival event for 1963 was canceled because of a strike.
In 1985, 1991, 1995 and 2002, Netherlands did not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Over the years there were many different formats chosen for the Dutch contribution to be determined.
In 2007, 2009 and 2011, the representing artist(s) was designated in advance, but the song was chosen during the Nationaal Songfestival.
In 2010, Pierre Kartner
Pierre Kartner
Petrus Antonius Laurentius "Pierre" Kartner is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.- Early life :...
was internally designated as a lyricist and composer. Then, during the competition, five candidates were chosen to interpret the song written by Kartner.
Summary
| Year | Broadcaster | Presenter | Executives | Song | Author(s) | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 The Netherlands held a national final to select the two entrants that Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , the Dutch broadcaster, would send to the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest in Lugano, Switzerland... |
NTS | Karin Kraaykamp | Corry Brokken Corry Brokken Corry Brokken is a former Dutch singer.Brokken won the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest, representing the Netherlands singing "Net als toen"... |
"Voorgoed voorbij Voorgoed Voorbij "Voorgoed voorbij" was the second Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 - the only Contest where competing countries were permitted to enter two songs - performed in Dutch by Corry Brokken.... " |
Jelle de Vries | Jelle de Vries |
| 1957 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957 The Netherlands were represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957 by Corry Brokken with the song "Net als toen" written by Guus Jansen and Willy van Hemert... |
NTS | Karin Kraaykamp | Corry Brokken Corry Brokken Corry Brokken is a former Dutch singer.Brokken won the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest, representing the Netherlands singing "Net als toen"... |
"Net als toen Net Als Toen "Net als toen" was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1957 performed in Dutch by Corry Brokken representing the Netherlands.... " |
Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert was a Dutch theatre and television director, song writer, actor and comedian.... |
Guus Jansen |
| 1958 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958 The Netherlands was represented by Corry Brokken, with the song '"Heel de wereld", at the 1958 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 12 March in Hilversum. "Heel de wereld" was chosen at the Dutch national final on 11 February... |
NTS | Tanja Koen | Corry Brokken Corry Brokken Corry Brokken is a former Dutch singer.Brokken won the 1957 Eurovision Song Contest, representing the Netherlands singing "Net als toen"... |
"Heel de wereld Heel De Wereld "Heel de wereld" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958, performed in Dutch by Corry Brokken. This was Brokken's third consecutive appearance on the Eurovision stage and it would be her last as a performer.... " |
Benny Vreden | Benny Vreden |
| 1959 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 The Netherlands was represented by Teddy Scholten, with the song '"Een beetje", at the 1959 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 11 March in Cannes, France. Song and singer were chosen independently of each other at the Dutch national final, held on 17 February... |
NTS | Karin Kraaykamp | Teddy Scholten Teddy Scholten Dorothea Margaretha "Teddy" Scholten was a Dutch singer from Rijswijk, close to The Hague, Netherlands.... |
"Een beetje Een Beetje "Een beetje" , sometimes spelled " 'n Beetje ", was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1959. Performed in Dutch by Teddy Scholten, the song was the second victory for the Netherlands in the first four years of the contest's history.The song is more up-tempo than the previous winners... " |
Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert was a Dutch theatre and television director, song writer, actor and comedian.... |
Dick Schallies |
| 1960 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 The Netherlands was represented by Rudi Carrell, with the song '"Wat een geluk", at the 1960 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 29 March in London... |
NTS | Hannie Lips Hannie Lips Hannie Lips is a Dutch broadcaster and television announcer.She is best known for presenting the Third Eurovision Song Contest in 1958 when it was staged in Hilversum.-References:... & Piet te Nuyl jr. |
Rudi Carrell Rudi Carrell Rudi Carrell , born Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar, was a Dutch entertainer. Along with famous entertainers such as Johannes Heesters, Linda de Mol and Sylvie van der Vaart, Carrell was one of the most successful Dutch personalities active in Germany.He worked as a television entertainer and hosted his... |
"Wat een geluk Wat Een Geluk "Wat een geluk" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960, performed in Dutch by Rudi Carrell. This was the first occasion on which the Dutch entry was performed by a male singer.... " |
Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert Willy van Hemert was a Dutch theatre and television director, song writer, actor and comedian.... |
Dick Schallies |
| 1961 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 The Netherlands was represented by Greetje Kauffeld, with the song '"Wat een dag", at the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 18 March in Cannes, France. For the first time the Dutch entry was chosen internally with no National Songfestival being held... |
NTS | Greetje Kauffeld Greetje Kauffeld Greetje Kauffeld is a Dutch jazz singer and Schlager musician who represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961. She led her own trio starting in 1986 and has lived in Germany for years.-External links:... |
"Wat een dag Wat Een Dag "Wat een dag" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961, performed in Dutch by Greetje Kauffeld.The song is sung from the perspective of a young woman experiencing love and generally finding the world to be a lovely place... " |
Pieter Goemans | Dick Schallies | |
| 1962 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 The Netherlands was represented by duo De Spelbrekers, with the song '"Katinka", at the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 18 March in Luxembourg City. "Katinka" was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 27 February.... |
NTS | Elisabeth Mooy & Hannie Lips | De Spelbrekers De Spelbrekers De Spelbrekers were a Dutch singing duo, known for their participation in the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest.- 1940s and 1950s :... |
"Katinka" | Henny Hamhuis | Joop Stokkermans |
| 1963 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 The Netherlands was represented by Annie Palmen, with the song '"Een speeldoos", at the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 23 March in London... |
NTS | Rudi Carrell Rudi Carrell Rudi Carrell , born Rudolf Wijbrand Kesselaar, was a Dutch entertainer. Along with famous entertainers such as Johannes Heesters, Linda de Mol and Sylvie van der Vaart, Carrell was one of the most successful Dutch personalities active in Germany.He worked as a television entertainer and hosted his... |
Annie Palmen Annie Palmen Annie Palmen was a Dutch singer, best known for her participation in the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest.- Early career :Palmen was born in IJmuiden... |
"Een speeldoos Een Speeldoos "Een speeldoos" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, performed in Dutch by Annie Palmen.The song describes the romance between a shepherd and a shepherdess - both of whom are figures on a music box. Palmen explains that, even when the music was played, the duo could not move... " |
Pieter Goemans | Pieter Goemans |
| 1964 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 The Netherlands was represented by Anneke Grönloh, with the song '"Jij bent mijn leven", at the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 21 March in Copenhagen. Grönloh was selected internally by broadcaster NTS and the song was chosen at the national final on 24 February.-Final:The... |
NTS | Elles Berger Elles Berger Elles Berger is a retired Dutch Radio and television presenter. She is the daughter of athlete Chris Berger.... |
Anneke Grönloh Anneke Grönloh Louise Johanna Grönloh, is a female Dutch singer.-Life:Anneke was born in Tondano, North Celebes, Dutch East Indies and spent her early years in the Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies in a Japanese concentration camp... |
"Jij bent mijn leven Jij Bent Mijn Leven "Jij bent mijn leven" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, performed in Dutch by Anneke Grönloh.The song is sung from the perspective of a woman whose lover has been unfaithful. She tells him that she is fully aware of his infidelity, but she chooses to ignore it "because you... " |
René de Vos | Ted Powder |
| 1965 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 The Netherlands was represented by Conny Vandenbos, with the song '"'t Is genoeg", at the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 20 March in Naples, Italy. Five acts participated in the Dutch preselection, which consisted of five qualifying rounds, followed by the final on 13 February... |
NTS | Teddy Scholten Teddy Scholten Dorothea Margaretha "Teddy" Scholten was a Dutch singer from Rijswijk, close to The Hague, Netherlands.... |
Conny Vandenbos Conny Vandenbos Conny Vandenbos was a popular Dutch singer. She had her first radio hit in 1966 and continued to make hit recordings through the 1970s. Notably, in her later career she released an entire album of Janis Ian songs in 1980.... |
"'t Is Genoeg 't Is Genoeg 't Is genoeg , spelled in full Het is genoeg in the official Eurovision web site, was the Netherlands' entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965.... " |
Joke Prior-van Soest | Johnny Holshuyzen |
| 1966 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 The Netherlands was represented by Milly Scott, with the song '"Fernando en Filippo", at the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 5 March in Luxembourg City. Five acts participated in the Dutch preselection, which consisted of five qualifying rounds, followed by the final on 5 February... |
NTS | Teddy Scholten | Milly Scott Milly Scott Milly Scott is a Dutch singer and actress of Surinamese origin, best known for her participation in the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest... |
"Fernando en Filippo Fernando En Filippo "Fernando en Filippo" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, performed in Dutch by Milly Scott.The song tells the story of the title characters... " |
Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber was born in Rotterdam and was a Dutch song writer and lyricist.Braber took lessons at the music in Rotterdam and Hilversum. He then went into Hospital Radio and joint the Dutch radio and television company VARA in 1955... |
Kees Bruyn |
| 1967 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 The Netherlands was represented by Thérèse Steinmetz, with the song '"Ring-dinge-ding", at the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 8 April in Vienna... |
NTS | Leo Nelissen | Thérèse Steinmetz Thérèse Steinmetz Thérèse Steinmetz is a Dutch singer, best known for her participation in the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest.- Early career :... |
"Ring-dinge-ding Ring-Dinge-Ding Ring-dinge-ding, or Ring-dinge for short as it stands the Eurovision official website, was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967, performed in Dutch by Thérèse Steinmetz.... " |
Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber was born in Rotterdam and was a Dutch song writer and lyricist.Braber took lessons at the music in Rotterdam and Hilversum. He then went into Hospital Radio and joint the Dutch radio and television company VARA in 1955... |
Johnny Holshuyzen |
| 1968 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 The Netherlands was represented by Ronnie Tober, with the song '"Morgen", at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 6 April in London. "Morgen" was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 28 February... |
NTS | Elles Berger | Ronnie Tober Ronnie Tober Ronald Edwin Tober is a Dutch born singer.-Early life in America:Tober was born in Bussum, Netherlands and at the age of three moved to the United States with his family, where they lived in Albany, the capital of the State of New York. Attending St... |
"Morgen" | Theo Strengers | Joop Stokkermans |
| 1969 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 The Netherlands was represented by Lenny Kuhr, with the song '"De troubadour", at the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Madrid on 29 March... |
NTS | Pim Jacobs Pim Jacobs Willem Bernard Jacobs was a Dutch jazz pianist and television presenter. He worked with Louis van Dijk and Rogier van Otterloo. He was married with Jazz-singer Rita Reys from 1960.Jacobs became famous with the Pim Jacobs Trio, which included Wim Overgaauw, Ruud Jacobs and Peter Ypma... |
Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr is a Dutch singer-songwriter.In 1967 she started a singing career in the Netherlands, performing songs in the French chanson tradition. In 1969 she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with her own composition De Troubadour... |
"De troubadour De Troubadour "De troubadour" , sung in Dutch by Lenny Kuhr representing the Netherlands, was – together with "Boom Bang-a-Bang", "Un jour, un enfant", and "Vivo cantando" from, respectively, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain – one of the four winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 1969.In a ballad inspired... " |
David Hartsema | Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr is a Dutch singer-songwriter.In 1967 she started a singing career in the Netherlands, performing songs in the French chanson tradition. In 1969 she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with her own composition De Troubadour... |
| 1970 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 The Netherlands was represented by three-sister group Hearts of Soul, with the song '"Waterman", at the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Amsterdam on 21 March... |
NOS Nederlandse Omroep Stichting The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system... |
Pim Jacobs | Hearts of Soul Hearts of Soul Hearts of Soul was formed by three Harderwijkse sisters: Bianca, Stella and Patricia Maessen.They worked in the late 1960s as session singers for, among other things, Dusty Springfield, until 1968, when they were discovered.... |
"Waterman Waterman (song) "Waterman" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970, performed in Dutch by Hearts of Soul, a trio consisting of the Dutch sisters Patricia, Bianca and Stella Maessen.... " |
Pieter Goemans | Pieter Goemans |
| 1971 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971 The Netherlands was represented by Saskia & Serge, with the song '"Tijd", at the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 3 April in Dublin. The song was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 24 February... |
NOS | Willy Dobbe Willy Dobbe Willy Dobbe is a Dutch television announcer and former Television Presenter.Dobbe is most famous for being the host of the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest. She also presented the Dutch national final for the 1971 and 1972 Eurovision Song Contest.-References:... |
Saskia & Serge Saskia & Serge Saskia & Serge are a Dutch vocal duo consisting of singer Trudy van den Berg and singer-guitarist Ruud Schaap... |
"Tijd Tijd Tijd , or De tijd as it states the Eurovision official web site, was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, performed in Dutch by Saskia & Serge.The song is a ballad, with the duo singing about the significance of time... " |
Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber Gerrit den Braber was born in Rotterdam and was a Dutch song writer and lyricist.Braber took lessons at the music in Rotterdam and Hilversum. He then went into Hospital Radio and joint the Dutch radio and television company VARA in 1955... |
Joop Stokkermans |
| 1972 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 The Netherlands was represented by duo Sandra & Andres, with the song '"Als het om de liefde gaat", at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 25 March in Edinburgh... |
NOS | Barend Barendse | Sandra & Andres | "Als het om de liefde gaat" | Dries Holten Dries Holten Dries Holten is a Indonesian born Dutch singer, Songwriter. He represented the Netherlands at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest alongside Sandra Reemer. After he and Reemer broke up Holten formed a new group with Rosy Pereira and called it Rosy & Andres... |
Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced... |
| 1973 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973 The Netherlands was represented by Ben Cramer, with the song '"De oude muzikant", at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7 April in Luxembourg City... |
NOS | Simon van Collem & Viola van Emmenes | Ben Cramer | "De oude muzikant De Oude Muzikant "De oude muzikant" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973, performed in Dutch by Ben Cramer.The song is a ballad, with Cramer describing the titular "old musician", who lives in Paris... " |
Pierre Kartner Pierre Kartner Petrus Antonius Laurentius "Pierre" Kartner is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.- Early life :... |
Pierre Kartner Pierre Kartner Petrus Antonius Laurentius "Pierre" Kartner is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.- Early life :... |
| 1974 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 The Netherlands was represented by duo Mouth & MacNeal , with the song '"I See a Star", at the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Brighton, England on 6 April... |
NOS | Willem Duys Willem Duys Willem Duys , was a Dutch radio and television presenter, commentator, tennis player and music producer.Duys was born in Bussum. Having made the final NK Older Youth in 1946, he won the Spieghel Hilversum and Heide B tournament, took the semi-finals Plaswijck Kralingen and won the B tournament in... |
Mouth & MacNeal Mouth & MacNeal Mouth & MacNeal was a pop duo from the Netherlands. They are best known for their million selling recording of "How Do You Do".-Career:They were formed in 1971 when record producer Hans van Hemert brought together the solo talent of Mouth and Maggie MacNeal... |
"Ik zie een ster I See a Star "I See a Star" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, performed in English by Mouth & MacNeal.... " |
Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced... |
Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced... |
| 1975 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 The Netherlands was represented by six-member group Teach-In, with the song '"Ding-A-Dong", at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Stockholm on 22 March... |
NOS | Willem Duys Willem Duys Willem Duys , was a Dutch radio and television presenter, commentator, tennis player and music producer.Duys was born in Bussum. Having made the final NK Older Youth in 1946, he won the Spieghel Hilversum and Heide B tournament, took the semi-finals Plaswijck Kralingen and won the B tournament in... |
Teach-In Teach-In Teach-In was a Dutch band, best known for winning Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with the song Ding-A-Dong. The band was founded in 1969 and parted in 1980. Throughout this time there were several changes in lineup.-History:... |
"Ding-A-Dong Ding-A-Dong Ding-A-Dong was the title of the winning song in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975... " |
Will Luikinga | Eddy Ouwens Eddy Ouwens Eddy Ouwens , aka Danny Mirror, is a Dutch musician and record producer.-Overview:He was a founder member in 1966 of the Rotterdam based group, Eddy Nelson & the Eddysons. After a few hits he left to work as a producer and produced Teach-In, Bolland & Bolland and The Shoes... & Dick Bakker |
| 1976 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 The Netherlands was represented by Sandra Reemer, with the song '"The Party's Over", at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 3 April in The Hague, following Teach-In's victory for the Netherlands the previous year. The song was the winner of the Dutch national final for the... |
NOS | Willem Duys Willem Duys Willem Duys , was a Dutch radio and television presenter, commentator, tennis player and music producer.Duys was born in Bussum. Having made the final NK Older Youth in 1946, he won the Spieghel Hilversum and Heide B tournament, took the semi-finals Plaswijck Kralingen and won the B tournament in... |
Sandra Reemer Sandra Reemer Barbara Alexandra "Sandra" Reemer is a Dutch Indo singer of Dutch, Chinese and Javanese extraction... |
"The Party's Over" | Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced... |
Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert Hans van Hemert is a Dutch ASCAP award winning record producer and songwriter. Mouth & MacNeal and Luv' are among the pop acts he produced... |
| 1977 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 The Netherlands was represented by Heddy Lester, with the song '"De mallemolen", at the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in London on 7 May. Lester was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 2 February.-Final:... |
NOS | Ati Dijckmeester Ati Dijckmeester Ati Dijckmeester is a Dutch television presenter and former Radio DJ. She made her debut to television in 1965.... |
Heddy Lester Heddy Lester Heddy Lester is a Dutch singer and actress, best known outside the Netherlands for her participation in the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest.- Early career :... |
"De mallemolen De Mallemolen "De mallemolen" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977, performed in Dutch by Heddy Lester. The song was composed by Lester's brother Frank Affolter, with lyrics by Wim Hogenkamp.... " |
Wim Hogenkamp | Frank Affolter |
| 1978 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 The Netherlands was represented by the group Harmony, with the song '"'t Is OK", at the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Paris on 22 April. Harmony were the winners of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 22 February.-Final:... |
NOS | Willem Duys Willem Duys Willem Duys , was a Dutch radio and television presenter, commentator, tennis player and music producer.Duys was born in Bussum. Having made the final NK Older Youth in 1946, he won the Spieghel Hilversum and Heide B tournament, took the semi-finals Plaswijck Kralingen and won the B tournament in... |
Harmony Harmony (Dutch band) Harmony was a Dutch pop band of the '70s. The group represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 in Paris. There the band performed the song 't Is OK and ended in the 13th place with 37 points .... |
"'t Is OK 't Is OK "'t Is OK" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, performed in Dutch by the trio Harmony. The song was composed by Eddy Ouwens, who previously had written the Netherlands' winning entry at the 1975 Contest, Teach-In's "Ding-A-Dong"... " |
Dick Kooiman & Toon Gispen | Eddy Ouwens Eddy Ouwens Eddy Ouwens , aka Danny Mirror, is a Dutch musician and record producer.-Overview:He was a founder member in 1966 of the Rotterdam based group, Eddy Nelson & the Eddysons. After a few hits he left to work as a producer and produced Teach-In, Bolland & Bolland and The Shoes... |
| 1979 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 The Netherlands was represented by Xandra, with the song '"Colorado", at the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 31 May in Jerusalem. The song was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 7 February... |
NOS | Martine Bijl | Xandra Sandra Reemer Barbara Alexandra "Sandra" Reemer is a Dutch Indo singer of Dutch, Chinese and Javanese extraction... |
"Colorado Colorado (song) "Colorado" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979, performed in Dutch by the six-piece group Xandra, fronted by Sandra Reemer.... " |
Gerard Cox Gerard Cox Gerard Cox is a Dutch singer, cabaret artist and actor.-Albums:*1966: Gerard Cox*1971: Wie Wijst Gerard Cox De Weg...?*1972: Vrijblijvend...*1973: De Beste Van Gerard Cox... |
Bolland & Bolland Bolland & Bolland Bolland & Bolland are two Dutch music producers – the brothers Rob and Ferdi Bolland .... |
| 1980 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 The Netherlands was represented by Maggie MacNeal, with the song '"Amsterdam", at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in The Hague on 19 April. 1980 was one of only three years in Dutch Eurovision history when both performer and song were chosen internally by broadcaster NOS... |
NOS | Maggie MacNeal Maggie macneal Maggie MacNeal is a Dutch singer.-Biography:After her first solo record in 1971, she teamed up with Willem Duyn, and the duo became known as Mouth & MacNeal... |
"Amsterdam" | Alex Alberts | Robert Verwey, Sjoukje Smit & Frans Smit | |
| 1981 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 The Netherlands was represented by Linda Williams, with the song '"Het is een wonder", at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Dublin on 4 April. "Het is een wonder" was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 11 March... |
NOS | Fred Oster & Elles Berger | Linda Williams Linda Williams Linda Williams is the name of:* Linda Williams , folk singer in duo Robin and Linda Williams*Linda Williams , Dutch singer*Linda Williams , American academic... |
"Het is een wonder Het Is Een Wonder "Het is een wonder" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, performed in Dutch by Linda Williams.The song is a ballad, with Williams singing about the effect that meeting her lover has had on her. She explains that she had not previously experienced happiness, but now she is... " |
Bart van der Laar | Cees de Wit |
| 1982 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 The Netherlands was represented by Bill van Dijk, with the song '"Jij en ik", at the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Harrogate, England on 24 April... |
NOS | Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr Lenny Kuhr is a Dutch singer-songwriter.In 1967 she started a singing career in the Netherlands, performing songs in the French chanson tradition. In 1969 she represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest with her own composition De Troubadour... |
Bill van Dijk Bill Van Dijk Willem Edsger van Dijk is a Dutch singer and musical performer.He is best known for his rendition of the Wilhelmus , which he performed on countless occasions in football stadiums. Moreover, Van Dijk worked on various musical productions... |
"Jij en ik Jij En Ik "Jij en ik" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, performed in Dutch by Bill van Dijk.The song is a love song with a simple melody... " |
Liselore Gerritsen | Dick Bakker |
| 1983 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1983 The Netherlands was represented by Bernadette, with the song '"Sing Me a Song", at the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Munich on 23 April. Bernadette was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 23 February.-Final:... |
NOS | Ivo Niehe Ivo Niehe Ivo Johannes Ignatius Niehe OON is a Dutch radio and television presenter, television producer and actor.Niehe was born in Amsterdam in 1946 he studied French at the University of Amsterdam and received his MA in French Language and Literature in 1973... |
Bernadette Bernadette (singer) Bernadette is a Dutch singer, best known for her participation in the 1983 Eurovision Song Contest.... |
"Sing Me a Song Sing Me a Song "Sing Me a Song" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1983, performed in Dutch by Bernadette.... " |
Martin Duiser | Piet Souer Piet Souer Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Souer is a Dutch music producer, songwriter and arranger. His collaboration with famous pop acts made him gain twenty two gold and platinum records, one Conamus Export Prize and one Outstanding Song Award thanks to his... |
| 1984 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 The Netherlands was represented by Maribelle, with the song '"Ik hou van jou", at the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Luxembourg City on 5 May. Maribelle was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 14 March... |
NOS | Eddy Becker | Maribelle Maribelle Maribelle is a Dutch singer, best known for her participation in the 1984 Eurovision Song Contest.... |
"Ik hou van jou Ik Hou Van Jou "Ik hou van jou" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984, performed in Dutch by Maribelle and written by Peter van Asten and Richard Debois.... " |
Richard Debois & Peter van Asten |
Richard Debois & Peter van Asten |
| 1986 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986 The Netherlands were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986, held in Bergen, Norway, after opting out of the previous year's contest in Gothenburg, Sweden.... |
NOS | Pim Jacbos | Frizzle Sizzle Frizzle Sizzle Frizzle Sizzle were a Dutch teenage girl group of the 1980s. The four members of the group were Karin Vlasblom , Laura Vlasblom , Mandy Huydts and Marjon Keller .... |
"Alles heeft ritme Alles Heeft Ritme "Alles heeft ritme" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986, performed in Dutch by Frizzle Sizzle.The song is up-tempo with a tropical-tinged musical arrangement, in which the point is made that there is nothing to be gained by worrying about being late or having to make deadlines... " |
Rob ten Bokum & Peter Schön | Rob ten Bokum & Peter Schön |
| 1987 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 The Netherlands was represented by Marcha , with the song '"Rechtop in de wind", at the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Brussels on 9 April. The song was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 25 March.... |
NOS | Astrid Joosten | Marcha | "Rechtop in de wind Rechtop In De Wind "Rechtop in de wind" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, performed in Dutch by Marcha.The song is a dramatic ballad, sung from the perspective of a woman whose relationship has just ended... " |
Peter Koelewijn Peter Koelewijn Peter Koelewijn is a founding father of Dutch language rock and roll. Koelewijn is also a successful producer and songwriter for other Dutch artists. His most famous song is Kom van dat dak af .Peter Koelewijn was born on the 29 December, the son of a fishmonger in the southern Dutch city of... |
Peter Koelewijn Peter Koelewijn Peter Koelewijn is a founding father of Dutch language rock and roll. Koelewijn is also a successful producer and songwriter for other Dutch artists. His most famous song is Kom van dat dak af .Peter Koelewijn was born on the 29 December, the son of a fishmonger in the southern Dutch city of... |
| 1988 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 The Netherlands participated at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, held in Dublin, Ireland.After coming 5th at the 1987 contest with "Rechtop in de wind", Dutch broadcaster Nederlandse Omroep Stichting internally selected Gerard Joling to sing for the Netherlands at the upcoming contest in Dublin... |
NOS | Astrid Joosten | Gerard Joling Gerard Joling Gerard Jan Joling is a Dutch singer and television presenter. Known for his high tenor voice, he rose to fame in the late 80's and released a string of singles including "Ticket to the Tropics", "Love is in your Eyes", and his biggest hit, "No more boleros", a song that reached the top 10 in... |
"Shangri-La" | Peter de Wijn | Peter de Wijn |
| 1989 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 The Netherlands was represented by Justine Pelmelay, with the song '"Blijf zoals je bent", at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland on 13 May. Pelmelay was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held on 10 March.-Final:The national final was... |
NOS | Linda de Mol Linda de Mol Linda Margaretha de Mol , known as Linda de Mol, is a Dutch actress and television presenter in the Netherlands and in Germany. She is the sister of Endemol founder John de Mol... |
Justine Pelmelay Justine Pelmelay Justine Pelmelay is a singer who represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1989. Her entry, "Blijf zoals je bent" was placed fifteenth out of the 22 participating songs... |
"Blijf zoals je bent Blijf Zoals Je Bent "Blijf zoals je bent" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989, performed in Dutch by Justine.The song is a love ballad, with Justine explaining to her lover how much he means to her... " |
Cees Bergman, Elmer Veerhoff, Aart Mol, Erwin van Prehn & Geertjan Hessing |
Jan Kisjes |
| 1990 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 The Netherlands was represented by Maywood, with the song '"Ik wil alles met je delen", at the 1990 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Zagreb on 5 May. Two semi-finals were held in February, followed by the final on 10 March.-Semi-finals:... |
NOS | Paula Patricio | Maywood Maywood (band) Maywood was a Dutch pop group in the 1970s and 1980s. Their biggest hit single was in 1980 with "Late At Night". They represented the Netherlands in the 1990 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Ik wil alles met je delen", which finished in fifteenth place. The group split up in... |
"Ik wil alles met je delen Ik Wil Alles Met Je Delen "Ik wil alles met je delen" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990, performed in Dutch by Maywood. The English language version was entitled "No more winds to guide me".... " |
Alice May | Alice May |
| 1992 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 The Netherlands returned at the Eurovision Song Contest at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, after withdrawing from the 1991 contest.Their entry was Humphrey Campbell with the song "Wijs me de weg" after he won the Dutch national final, Nationaal Songfestival 1992... |
NOS | Bas Westerweel | Humphrey Campbell | "Wijs me de weg Wijs Me De Weg "Wijs me de weg" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, performed in Dutch by Humphrey Campbell.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Campbell singing about a search for an existential truth in life... " |
Edwin Schimscheimer | Edwin Schimscheimer |
| 1993 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 The Netherlands was represented by Ruth Jacott, with the song '"Vrede", at the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Millstreet, Ireland on 15 May. The song was chosen at the Dutch national final on 26 March.-Final:... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw Paul de Leeuw Paul Henri de Leeuw is a Dutch television comedian, singer and actor.De Leeuw gained national fame in the late eighties and early nineties with television shows for broadcasting company VARA... |
Ruth Jacott Ruth Jacott Ruth Jacott is a Dutch singer, originally from Suriname.Jacott transitioned from musical theatre to popular music in 1993, when she represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993. Her song, "Vrede" , was one of the favorites to win, and ended up ranking sixth out of 25 at Millstreet... |
"Vrede Vrede (song) "Vrede" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, cowritten by Eric van Tijn, Jochem Fluitsma and performed in Dutch by Ruth Jacott.... " |
Henk Westbroek Henk Westbroek Henk Westbroek is a Dutch radiohost, singer, songwriter and owner of a cafe named 'Stairway to Heaven' in the city of Utrecht. He was also a politician for Leefbaar Utrecht and Leefbaar Nederland in 1998.... |
Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma , is a Dutch music producer and musician. With Eric van Tijn, he is also part of the successful musical writing duo Fluitsma & Van Tijn... & Eric van Tijn Eric van Tijn Eric Job van Tijn is a Dutch music producer and judge on the Dutch versions of the music competitions Idols and X Factor.... |
| 1994 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 The Netherlands was represented by Willeke Alberti, with the song '"Waar is de zon?", at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Dublin on 30 May. The song was chosen at the Dutch national final on 26 March.-Final:... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw | Willeke Alberti Willeke Alberti Willeke Alberti is a Dutch singer and actress, the daughter of entertainer and singer Willy Alberti.-Biography:... |
"Waar is de zon?" | Coot van Doesburgh | Edwin Schimscheimer |
| 1996 | TROS TROS TROS is a Dutch television and radio organization part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting... |
Ivo Niehe | Maxine Maxine -People:* Maxine Waters* Maxine Hong Kingston* Maxine Kumin* Maxine Sullivan* Maxine Nightingale* Maxine Peake* Maxine McKew* Maxine Audley* Karlee Pérez, a professional wrestler who competes for World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Maxine... & Franklin Brown |
"De eerste keer De Eerste Keer "De eerste keer" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996, performed in Dutch by Maxine & Franklin Brown.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with the duo singing about getting back in touch with one another years after the end of their relationship... " |
Piet Souer Piet Souer Pieter Cornelis "Piet" Souer is a Dutch music producer, songwriter and arranger. His collaboration with famous pop acts made him gain twenty two gold and platinum records, one Conamus Export Prize and one Outstanding Song Award thanks to his... |
Peter van Asten |
| 1997 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 The Netherlands was represented by five-piece female group Mrs. Einstein, with the song '"Niemand heeft nog tijd", at the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Dublin on 3 May. The song was chosen at the Dutch national final on 23 February.... |
NOS | Bart Peeters Bart Peeters Bart Peeters is a Belgian singer, drummer, television presenter and actor. Peeters studied Germanic philology and drama in Antwerp. There, he met Jan Leyers and Hugo Matthysen, with whom he worked later... & Joop van Zijl |
Mrs. Einstein | "Niemand heeft nog tijd Niemand Heeft Nog Tijd "Niemand heeft nog tijd" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, performed in Dutch by Mrs. Einstein.... " |
Ed Hooijmans | Ed Hooijmans |
| 1998 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 The Netherlands were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, held in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.The Dutch national final to select their entry, the Nationaal Songfestival 1998, was held on 8 March at the Rai Congrescentrum in Amsterdam, and was hosted by Paul de Leeuw and Linda... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw & Linda de Mol | Edsilia Rombley Edsilia Rombley Edsilia Francisca Rombley is a Dutch singer. She participated in the Soundmixshow in 1996. She represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 1998 and 2007.-Biography:... |
"Hemel en aarde Hemel en aarde "Hemel en aarde" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, performed in Dutch by Edsilia.The song is a moderately up-tempo ballad, with Edsilia describing her feelings on discovering love in what was seemingly an unexpected place... " |
Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma , is a Dutch music producer and musician. With Eric van Tijn, he is also part of the successful musical writing duo Fluitsma & Van Tijn... & Eric van Tijn Eric van Tijn Eric Job van Tijn is a Dutch music producer and judge on the Dutch versions of the music competitions Idols and X Factor.... |
Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma Jochem Fluitsma , is a Dutch music producer and musician. With Eric van Tijn, he is also part of the successful musical writing duo Fluitsma & Van Tijn... & Eric van Tijn Eric van Tijn Eric Job van Tijn is a Dutch music producer and judge on the Dutch versions of the music competitions Idols and X Factor.... |
| 1999 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 The Netherlands were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, held in Jerusalem, israel.Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , has in past years, held a national final to select their entry. The final was held at the NOS TV Studios in Hilversum,hosted by Paul de Leeuw and Linda de Mol... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw & Linda de Mol | Marlayne Marlayne Marlayne is a Dutch singer and presenter, best known for her participation in the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest.- Eurovision Song Contest :... |
"One Good Reason" | Tjeerd van Zanen | Alan Michael Alan Michael Alan Michael is an artist based in Glasgow.Michael has exhibited internationally in shows including the 1999 Liverpool Biennial, Put Out More Flags at Sutton Lane in London, Record Collection at Forde Gallery in Geneva, Panache at Els Hanappe Underground in Athens and Kapernekas at Fine Art Inc.... |
| 2000 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 The Netherlands was represented by Linda Wagenmakers, with the song '"No Goodbyes", at the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Stockholm on 13 May. Wagenmakers was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held in Rotterdam on 27 February.-Final:The national final was... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw | Linda Wagenmakers Linda Wagenmakers Linda Wagenmakers is a Dutch singer. She represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 in Stockholm, Sweden, and finished the competition in 12th place with the song "No Goodbyes".-External links:* *... |
"No Goodbyes No Goodbyes (song) "No Goodbyes" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000, performed in English by Linda.The song is an up-tempo number, with Linda telling a former lover that their relationship is over. She sings that she wants "no more questions, no more lies", as well as "No more cheating",... " |
John O'Hare | Ellert Driessen |
| 2001 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 The Netherlands was represented by Michelle Courtens, with the song '"Out On My Own", at the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Copenhagen on 12 May. Michelle was the winner of the Dutch national final for the contest, held in Rotterdam on 3 March.-Final:The national final was held... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw | Michelle Michelle Courtens Michelle Courtens , performing as Michelle, is a Dutch singer, who is known from her performance in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001.She was born in Venray, The Netherlands.... |
"Out On My Own Out On My Own "Out On My Own" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Michelle.The song is a dramatic ballad, with Michelle describing her sense of freedom at being "out on my own" and able to take control of her own life. Michelle performed the song barefoot.The song was... " |
André Remkes & Dirk Jan Vermeij |
André Remkes & Dirk Jan Vermeij |
| 2003 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 The Netherlands was represented by Esther Hart, with the song '"One More Night", at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Riga, Latvia on 24 May... |
TROS | Loes Luca Loes Luca Louise "Loes" Diana Wilhelmina Catharina Luca is a Dutch actress, singer and comedian. She began her career in the 1980s as a stage actress and singer in various musicals. She later started a successful film and television career, starring in Spetters, Het meisje met het rode haar, De... (& Harm Edens) |
Esther Hart Esther Hart Esther Hart is a Dutch singer. She entered BBC TV's A Song for Europe contest in 2003 with the song "Wait For Moment". She withdrew from that contest as participating for two countries would not have been acceptable for both BBC and NOS... |
"One More Night" | Tjeerd van Zanen & Alan Michael Alan Michael Alan Michael is an artist based in Glasgow.Michael has exhibited internationally in shows including the 1999 Liverpool Biennial, Put Out More Flags at Sutton Lane in London, Record Collection at Forde Gallery in Geneva, Panache at Els Hanappe Underground in Athens and Kapernekas at Fine Art Inc.... |
Tjeerd van Zanen & Alan Michael Alan Michael Alan Michael is an artist based in Glasgow.Michael has exhibited internationally in shows including the 1999 Liverpool Biennial, Put Out More Flags at Sutton Lane in London, Record Collection at Forde Gallery in Geneva, Panache at Els Hanappe Underground in Athens and Kapernekas at Fine Art Inc.... |
| 2004 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 The Netherlands was represented by Re-Union and the song "Without You". The Dutch Songfestival has had five selection rounds where a total of 24 artists participated. The selection rounds and the National Final were held in the Pepsi Stage Theatre in Amsterdam, hosted by Nance & Humberto Tan... |
TROS | Nance & Humberto Tan | Re-Union Re-Union Re-Union were a short-lived Dutch musical duo, set up in late 2003 in order to take part in the Dutch Eurovision Song Contest selection in 2004. The duo were Paul de Corte and Fabrizio Pennisi .... |
"Without You" | Angeline van Otterdijk | Ed van Otterdijk |
| 2005 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 The Netherlands were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, held in Kiev, the Ukraine.To select their entry, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , the Dutch broadcaster, decided to continue with their format of a televised national selection, consisting of four semi-finals and a final... |
TROS | Nance & Hans Schiffers | Glennis Grace Glennis Grace Glennis Grace is a singer from the Netherlands who in 2005 won the national selection in the Netherlands for the Eurovision song contest 2005 for the nation. Grace's song was the ballad My Impossible Dream, but she did not advance the semifinal... |
"My Impossible Dream My Impossible Dream "My Impossible Dream" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English by Glennis Grace.The song is a ballad, with Grace telling her lover that they are "driftin' far apart" and thus that their relationship is coming to an end... " |
Bruce Smith Bruce Smith Bruce Bernard Smith is a former American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was a member of the Buffalo Bills teams that played in four consecutive Super Bowls as AFC champions... |
Robert D. Fischer |
| 2006 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 The Netherlands’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was held on 12 March at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam. Each performer sang three songs and the winner was chosen in two rounds of voting... |
NOS | Paul de Leeuw | Treble Treble (girl group) -Biography:The group started in 1995 when Caroline Hoffman and sisters Niña and Djem van Dijk met during a party, where Caroline was performing with a friend. The parents of the van Dijk sisters asked Caroline to become the music teacher of the two girls... |
"Amambanda Amambanda "Amambanda" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, performed predominantly in an imaginary language but with some words in English by Treble... " |
Treble Treble (girl group) -Biography:The group started in 1995 when Caroline Hoffman and sisters Niña and Djem van Dijk met during a party, where Caroline was performing with a friend. The parents of the van Dijk sisters asked Caroline to become the music teacher of the two girls... |
Treble Treble (girl group) -Biography:The group started in 1995 when Caroline Hoffman and sisters Niña and Djem van Dijk met during a party, where Caroline was performing with a friend. The parents of the van Dijk sisters asked Caroline to become the music teacher of the two girls... |
| 2007 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 The Netherlands revealed that former Eurovision participant, Edsilia Rombley, would fly the Dutch flag in Helsinki. The Dutch entrant was selected internally by NOS, and was announced on 16 December 2006 . On 11 February 2007, Edsilia sang three songs, in which she picked "Nooit meer zonder jou" to... |
VARA VARA (broadcaster) The Omroepvereniging VARA is a Dutch public broadcasting association operating within the framework of the Nederlandse Publieke Omroep system, founded in 1925 as the Vereeniging van Arbeiders Radio Amateurs... |
Paul de Leeuw | Edsilia Rombley Edsilia Rombley Edsilia Francisca Rombley is a Dutch singer. She participated in the Soundmixshow in 1996. She represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 1998 and 2007.-Biography:... |
"On Top of the World On Top of the World (song) "On Top of the World" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, performed in English by Edsilia Rombley. The song was written by Tjeerd Oosterhuis, Maarten ten Hove and Martin Gijzemijter... " |
Tjeerd Oosterhuis Tjeerd Oosterhuis Tjeerd Oosterhuis is the son of the theologian and former priest Huub Oosterhuis. With his younger sister, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Tjeerd formed the late 1980s band Total Touch.... & Martin Gijzemijter |
Tjeerd Oosterhuis Tjeerd Oosterhuis Tjeerd Oosterhuis is the son of the theologian and former priest Huub Oosterhuis. With his younger sister, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Tjeerd formed the late 1980s band Total Touch.... & Martin Gijzemijter |
| 2008 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The Netherlands chose their representative on 23 November 2007, for the Eurovision Song Contest internally. The Netherlands decided that Hind would represent them in Belgrade with the song "Your Heart Belongs to Me". As the Netherlands did not qualify for the final in 2007, the country needed to... |
VARA | Claudia de Breij Claudia de Breij Claudia de Breij is a Dutch comedian, show host and radio disk jockey.-Notes:... |
Hind Hind Laroussi Hind Laroussi Tahiri , known professionally as Hind, is a Dutch singer.-Biography:Hind Laroussi Tahiri was born on December 3, 1984 in Gouda, Netherlands. She has a Moroccan father and a Dutch mother.... |
"Your Heart Belongs to Me Your Heart Belongs to Me (Hind song) "Your Heart Belongs To Me" is an English language pop song by Dutch singer Hind, released as a single on April 14, 2008. The song is composed by Hind, Tjeerd van Zanen, and Bas van den Heuvel. The lyrics are written by Hind and Tjeerd van Zanen.... " |
Hind Hind Laroussi Hind Laroussi Tahiri , known professionally as Hind, is a Dutch singer.-Biography:Hind Laroussi Tahiri was born on December 3, 1984 in Gouda, Netherlands. She has a Moroccan father and a Dutch mother.... & Tjeerd van Zanen |
Hind Hind Laroussi Hind Laroussi Tahiri , known professionally as Hind, is a Dutch singer.-Biography:Hind Laroussi Tahiri was born on December 3, 1984 in Gouda, Netherlands. She has a Moroccan father and a Dutch mother.... & Tjeerd van Zanen |
| 2009 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 The Netherlands were present at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, sending their 50th entry. Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , the Dutch broadcaster, sent De Toppers to Moscow after they were internally selected... |
TROS | Jack van Gelder | De Toppers De Toppers - History :The group was formed in 2005 by Dutch singers Gordon, René Froger and Gerard Joling. In 2008, Joling was replaced by Jeroen van der Boom.... |
"Shine Shine (De Toppers song) "Shine" is a song by De Toppers and was the Dutch entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. The song was composed by Bas van den Heuvel and Gordon .... " |
Gordon | Bas van den Heuvel |
| 2010 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 The Netherlands entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 will be organised by TROS. In November a poll conducted by private broadcaster RTL 4 revealed that 86% of those polled would agree to a possible withdraw by the Netherlands' due to the poor results received in past contests.TROS has... |
TROS | Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen -Early life:Sneijder-Cabau was born on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Her father, Xavier Cabau , was Spanish, while her mother, Richarda "Rici" van Kasbergen, is Dutch. Xavier Cabau was a wealthy entrepreneur known as the "King of Ibiza", who owned several discothèques, restaurants, and bars... |
Sieneke Sieneke Sieneke is a Dutch singer. She performed the Dutch contribution on the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 semi-final, yet failed to place in the final.... |
"Ik ben verliefd (Sha-la-lie) Ik ben verliefd (Sha-la-lie) "Ik ben verliefd " ) is a song written by Pierre Kartner which represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway... " |
Pierre Kartner Pierre Kartner Petrus Antonius Laurentius "Pierre" Kartner is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.- Early life :... |
Pierre Kartner Pierre Kartner Petrus Antonius Laurentius "Pierre" Kartner is a Dutch musician who sings under the alias Father Abraham, and who has written around 1600 songs.- Early life :... |
| 2011 Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Netherlands participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their song through the national final Nationaal Songfestival 2011, organised by Dutch broadcaster TROS... |
TROS | Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen -Early life:Sneijder-Cabau was born on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Her father, Xavier Cabau , was Spanish, while her mother, Richarda "Rici" van Kasbergen, is Dutch. Xavier Cabau was a wealthy entrepreneur known as the "King of Ibiza", who owned several discothèques, restaurants, and bars... |
3JS 3JS 3JS is a Dutch band from Volendam, North Holland, which consists of Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and Jaap de Witte. The band became nationally known after the success of their debut album, Watermensen in 2007 with their friends Jan Smit and Nick & Simon.... |
"Je vecht nooit alleen Je vecht nooit alleen "Je vecht nooit alleen", is a song by the Dutch band 3JS. The English version, Never alone, was the Dutch entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany. 3JS were internally selected by Dutch broadcaster TROS to represent their country. At the national final Nationaal... " |
3JS 3JS 3JS is a Dutch band from Volendam, North Holland, which consists of Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and Jaap de Witte. The band became nationally known after the success of their debut album, Watermensen in 2007 with their friends Jan Smit and Nick & Simon.... |
3JS 3JS 3JS is a Dutch band from Volendam, North Holland, which consists of Jan Dulles, Jaap Kwakman and Jaap de Witte. The band became nationally known after the success of their debut album, Watermensen in 2007 with their friends Jan Smit and Nick & Simon.... |