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Netherlands Eurovision news
Latest reporting connected to Netherlands: participation decisions, national selection developments, broadcaster announcements, artists and other Eurovision updates.
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Follow the latest Netherlands Eurovision developments in chronological order, from earlier milestones to the newest verified report.- Netherlands
Duncan Laurence says Eurovision feels ‘completely different’ after AVROTROS decision
The 2019 Eurovision winner says he regrets AVROTROS stepping away from the 2027 Contest but understands the broadcaster’s decision, arguing that the atmosphere around Eurovision has changed since his victory.
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EBU gives Netherlands more time to decide on Eurovision 2027 participation
The Netherlands has not yet confirmed a route back to Eurovision after AVROTROS stepped away, with NPO receiving extra time and saying it expects more clarity before the end of September.
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Netherlands confirms Eurovision 2027 return as NPO takes over entry
The Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with NPO coordinating the Dutch entry and an independent team selecting and supporting the act.
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Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 reveals 25-act Eurovision lineup for Ziggo Dome
Alexander Rybak, Käärijä, Baby Lasagna, Johnny Logan, Erika Vikman, Tommy Cash and more are confirmed for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 in Amsterdam on 13 November.
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Netherlands loses Eurovision Reference Group seat after 2026 non-participation, EBU tells ANP
The Netherlands is no longer represented in the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group after sitting out the 2026 contest, according to the EBU in comments to Dutch news agency ANP.
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Seven Dutch broadcasters seek answers over Netherlands’ Eurovision 2027 return
Seven Dutch public broadcasters reportedly want NPO to explain the process and funding behind the country's return.
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Seven Dutch broadcasters seek answers over Netherlands’ Eurovision 2027 return
Seven Dutch public broadcasters reportedly want NPO to explain the process and funding behind the country's return.
Read story →Netherlands loses Eurovision Reference Group seat after 2026 non-participation, EBU tells ANP
The Netherlands is no longer represented in the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group after sitting out the 2026 contest, according to the EBU in comments to Dutch news agency ANP.
Read story →Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 reveals 25-act Eurovision lineup for Ziggo Dome
Alexander Rybak, Käärijä, Baby Lasagna, Johnny Logan, Erika Vikman, Tommy Cash and more are confirmed for Het Grote Songfestivalfeest 2026 in Amsterdam on 13 November.
Read story →Netherlands confirms Eurovision 2027 return as NPO takes over entry
The Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with NPO coordinating the Dutch entry and an independent team selecting and supporting the act.
Read story →EBU gives Netherlands more time to decide on Eurovision 2027 participation
The Netherlands has not yet confirmed a route back to Eurovision after AVROTROS stepped away, with NPO receiving extra time and saying it expects more clarity before the end of September.
Read story →Duncan Laurence says Eurovision feels ‘completely different’ after AVROTROS decision
The 2019 Eurovision winner says he regrets AVROTROS stepping away from the 2027 Contest but understands the broadcaster’s decision, arguing that the atmosphere around Eurovision has changed since his victory.
Read story →Netherlands reveals Junior Songfestival 2026 juries for Rotterdam final
AVROTROS has named Berget Lewis, Kris Kross Amsterdam and Numidia to the professional jury, with Meadow and LEVEL UP forming the children’s jury for the 19 September final.
Read story →NPO weighs an alternative broadcaster route for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2027
The Dutch Eurovision decision remains unresolved after AVROTROS stepped away, with NPO still considering whether another public broadcaster could take responsibility for Burgas.
Read story →Netherlands' Eurovision 2027 route stays open as Talpa offers NPO support
The Dutch broadcaster NPO has not yet closed the door on Eurovision 2027, with Talpa Network offering support after AVROTROS and Omroep MAX stepped away.
Read story →AVROTROS steps away from Eurovision 2027 as NPO considers Dutch next move
AVROTROS says it will not participate in Eurovision 2027, but the broadcaster has returned responsibility for the Dutch participation decision to the NPO, which will determine what happens next.
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