The Netherlands 2019: Duncan Laurence

This is the song that will represent The Netherlands in may: Arcade by Duncan Laurence.

BABY! This is quality and I'm so excited about it! It's just one of those songs that take you into their inner world and makes you part of it, I LOVED IT! Duncan, you better bring it on stage cause I wouldn't mind to see this winning! Go The Netherlands!

The Netherlands 2018: Waylon

Waylon is back and this is "Outlaw in 'em", his Eurovision 2018 song:

Waylon has such a strong stage presence and I think he could do a kick ass performance with this song. Good luck to The Netherlands!

Eurovision 2017 - Semifinal 2: The Results

Here are my comments about the 2nd semifinal:

Lets start with a shout out to Jana Burčeska who is pregnant and got engaged last night!

10. Croatia: Jacques Houdek - My Friend

Im not a fan of this cheesefest but I gotta admit that they did a solid performance.

09. Israel: IMRI - I Feel Alive

What a lame choreo but he looks good so who cares, right? #ironic

08. Austria: Nathan Trent - Running On Air

He is so adorable and I think his performance was good.

07.The Netherlands: OG3NE - Lights and Shadows

They are such great singers, it's a shame the song and the performance are just okay.

06. Romania: Ilinca ft. Alex Florea - Yodel It!

I really dislike this entry but I get why some people like it and I am okay with that, would I like to see it in the top 5? Hell no! but I think that is where they are headed

05. Denmark: Anja - Where I Am

Nice performance!

04. Norway: JOWST - Grab The Moment

Not much to say here, I liked what they did on stage. (I hate the pre recorded sample though)

03. Bulgaria: Kristian Kostov - Beautiful Mess

He is a superstar and I wish he had a better song.

03. Belarus: Naviband - Story of My Life

I love them and Im so glad they qualified!

01. Hungary: Joci Pápai - Origo

Joci's stage presence really improved and I loved the atmosphere they created on stage.

Photos: Andres Putting

The Netherlands 2017: OG3NE

Here is the dutch entry for Eurovision 2017: Lights and shadows by OG3NE

I think The Netherlands is back to the pre-Anouk era with this entry, yes they are talented but so was Trijntje and look at her result. This song sounds too safe and boring but I dont hate it and I guess thats good cause Im not a fan of their music. (Another positive thing: Her voices and harmonies are great but will that be enough for them to get a decent result?)

The Netherlands 2016: Douwe Bob

Time to listen to the Dutch entry, this is "Slow down" by Douwe Bob:

What I like the most about this entry is that this is him, this is his music and this is his song. Like it or not, he didnt change his style for Eurovision. Now, is it a winning entry? I dont think so. Actually Im not even sure about his chances in the semifinal but I kinda like this and I hope they learned from last years mistakes and find the right performance for this song. Good luck Douwe!

The Netherlands 2015: Walk Along

The dutch entry was presented today and here it is:


I like it but I think its a very safe entry. The best part of it is definitely Trijntje's voice (Im sure her vocal performance will be great) but I dont think this will get lots of votes. . The thing with The Netherlands in Eurovision is that the Pre-Anouk era (2006-2011 *I liked You and me*) was horrible so of course this song is good if we compare it with them but Birds and Calm after the storm were so perfect that I cant help but feel disappointed. Good luck Trijntje!

The Netherlands 2015: Trijntje Oosterhuis

Trijntje Oosterhuis is going to represent The Netherlands in Vienna next year. Anouk and The Common Linnets were my eurovision winners in 2013 & 2014 so i kinda have high hopes for 2015.

Trijntje has a very beautiful voice but i wont deny that Im a bit disappointed cause I really wanted Dotan to represent NL next year. Without having any idea of how her song will be, I cant see her doing better than Anouk but on the bright side Anouk is the writer of her song so this might be great. Good luck The Netherlands!

Eurovision 2014: Final - Running order

Here is the running order for the final:

01.Ukraine - Maria Yaremchuk

02.Belarus - TEO

03.Azerbaijan - Dilara Kazimova

04.Iceland - Pollapönk

05.Norway - Carl Espen

06.Romania - Paula Seling & Ovi

07.Armenia - Aram MP3

08.Montenegro - Sergej Cetkovic

09.Poland - Donatan & Cleo

10.Greece - Freaky Fortune feat. Riskykidd

11.Austria - Conchita Wurst

12.Germany - Elaiza

13.Sweden - Sanna Nielsen

14.France - Twin Twin

15.Russia - Tolmachevy sisters

16.Italy - Emma Marrone

17.Slovenia - Tinkara Kovac

18.Finland - Softengine

19.Spain - Ruth Lorenzo

20.Switzerland - Sebalter

21.Hungary - András Kállay Saunders

22.Malta - Firelight

23.Denmark - Basim

24.The Netherlands - The Common Linnets

25.San Marino - Valentina Monetta

26.United Kingdom - Molly

Rehearsals 2014: Day 4

My favorite rehearsals from Day 4 were Hungary, Latvia, Armenia, The Netherland, Sweden, Iceland and Estonia. Here are some pictures from the press conferences:

Rehearsals 2014: Day 4 - The Netherlands

Time for The Netherlands! Here is the video of their rehearsal:

One word: BEAUTIFUL!

Rehearsals 2014: Day 2 - The Netherlands

Time for Ilse & Waylon (The Common Linnets)! Here is their 30secs rehearsal video:

I love this song and i really hope this looks beautiful on screen! Good job! Go The Netherlands!

Photos: Sander Hesterman (EBU)
Andres Putting (EBU)