Category: Netherlands

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Singer Claude reveals the behind-the-scenes pressure, what he packed in his suitcase - and what will really happen on stage in Basel. Last night, the Netherlands’ representative for Eurovision 2025, Claude, flew to Switzerland on his way to his debut performance on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. The 21-year-old singer will perform on May 13th as the 13th act in the running order of the first semi-final, singing his song "C’est la vie". Just before departing from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Claude excitedly shared details about his final preparations and the pressure accompanying this new experience - revealing surprising information about his Eurovision stage performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Claude’s Final Preparations: Books, a Doll, and a Lucky Keychain According to Claude, the preparations for the trip were especially intense. He visited the hairdresser as late as 01:00 AM to be ready for the show. “I was up late packing, barely able to decide what to bring”.  he revealed. Among...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutch national broadcaster has announced Chantal Janzen to present the Netherlands’ jury points at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. As every year, one of the most thrilling and memorable moments of Eurovision is the voting segment. This year, Chantal Janzen, who hosted Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam and was also selected to host the canceled 2020 edition, will serve as the official spokesperson for the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. She will announce the Dutch professional jury’s points live from Basel. The highlight: once again on stage, but this time in a different role. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The highlight: once again on stage, this time in a different role Chantal Janzen is no stranger to the Eurovision stage. In 2021, when the contest was held in Rotterdam, she co-hosted the voting announcement segment alongside Jan Smit. Now, four years after that defining moment, she returns to a key role-this time from the other side of the screen, as the one announcing the Dutch...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It’s wrong to ban these flags at Eurovision": The Netherlands launches a new battle against the EBU over the new flag policy. What’s behind the move? The controversy surrounding Eurovision 2025, set to take place in just over a week in Basel, shows no signs of stopping—and this time, the Netherlands is at the forefront of the struggle. The Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS, officially announced that it will file an objection to the European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) new flag policy, which limits participating countries to displaying only their national flags during Eurovision. The decision was made by the broadcaster’s management after a meeting with the Dutch LGBTQ+ rights organization "COC," as reported by Dutch news outlet AD. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The New Directive: National Flags Only According to the new flag policy, set to come into effect at Eurovision 2025, only national flags will be allowed in the official areas of the contest—including onstage and in the green room,...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "They wanted me – but I chose to decline": The Joost Klein saga became her story too – and once again, she refuses to participate. Why isn't Eurovision 2021 host NikkieTutorials coming back? In a new episode of her podcast "Lightless Lounge", Nikkie de Jager (31), also known as NikkieTutorials, revealed the reason why she will not be returning this year as the Dutch spokesperson for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final. As previously reported, she declined the honor last year following the controversy surrounding the disqualification of Joost Klein (27). It turns out that once again, she chose not to take part in the event – despite being invited. Full details below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Surprising Refusal The topic arose when Wes, Nikkie’s manager, brought up Eurovision during the discussion and mentioned the uncertainty about who would announce the Dutch points this year. Nikkie, one of the most recognizable figures associated with the contest since co-hosting Eurovision...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anouk, the renowned Dutch singer and the Netherlands’ Eurovision 2013 representative, revealed in an interview that she unofficially learned she finished second in the Dutch internal selection for Eurovision 2025. Anouk expressed her disappointment in an interview with RTL Boulevard: “I really didn’t need to know that I was second. Honestly, they could have just said nothing.” As previously reported, the singer appeared on a local evening show in November and announced that she had submitted a song for the internal selection, hoping to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025. The song she submitted is “Where The Mind Goes”, from her new album released last Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Regarding Claude, who is expected to represent the Netherlands at Eurovision 2025 with the song “C’est La Vie” (in English: "That's life"), she commented: “It’s a very safe choice. He’s young, fresh, and less likely to cause controversy. The song is happy and feels good – not a risky move at...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands in Eurovision: While the country's representative for 2025, Claude, is preparing for the contest, the Netherlands is gearing up for Eurovision 2026 by announcing an internal selection and the start of registration! While the singer Claude, who will represent the Netherlands with the song "C'est La Vie", as entry number 13 in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, which will take place on May 13th in Basel, Switzerland, is preparing vigorously to perform at Eurovision and is featured in the betting odds for a fifth-place win, the country is already warming up its engines for next year and has announced today an internal selection! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The country initially announced a selection process that would begin on August 1st, but now, the Dutch national broadcaster AVROTROS has announced an internal selection process that will open just two days after the grand final of Eurovision 2025 in Basel, on May 19th! The Netherlands was the first country to...

  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The popular Eurovision party "Eurovision In Concert" is one of the largest annual events promoting the competition. So, when will it take place? For the 17th time in its history, the beloved "Eurovision In Concert" will be held on April 11th, 2026, at the AFAS Live arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. As per tradition, the event will bring together participants of Eurovision 2026 for a joint performance just weeks before they head to the host country to begin rehearsals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The show was announced at the conclusion of this year's edition of "Eurovision In Concert," where 30 contestants from Eurovision 2025 performed. Amsterdam Continues to Prove Its Central Role in the Eurovision Community Since its inception in 2009, "Eurovision in Concert" has become one of the major stops on the Eurovision promotional tour. Each year, thousands of fans from across Europe flock to Amsterdam to see the performers up close and to experience their acts before the...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Claude, who will represent the country in Basel, Switzerland, has been selected as a judge for the upcoming season of the Dutch "The Voice," which resumes after a hiatus due to backstage misconduct allegations. Singer Claude, representing the Netherlands with his song "C'est La Vie" (translated as "That's Life"), will perform as entry number 13 in the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, scheduled for May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. Alongside this, he has been chosen as a judge for the Dutch version of "The Voice," which is set to return soon. The show had been suspended in January 2022 following revelations of sexual misconduct involving participants, including accusations against one coach and a band leader. While some cases have been closed, one remains under investigation. The program is now making a comeback with stricter regulations to ensure complete separation between contestants and coaches, preventing future incidents. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Instagram, Claude shared his excitement: "When I was...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2024 will be remembered as one of the most dramatic editions – not only for its songs or Eden Golan, but also because of the Dutch representative. What truly happened behind the scenes with Joost Klein? On May 11, 2024, at exactly 5:45 PM, Eric van Stade, former managing director of AVROTROS, stepped out of a shiny taxi at the Clarion Hotel in Malmö, Sweden. It was a calm early evening — a street orchestra softly played “The Winner Takes It All” by ABBA to set the Eurovision mood. Yet, in the background, protesters wrapped in Palestinian flags had begun to gather, passionately demonstrating against Israel's participation in the contest. What no one knew at that moment was that, although this was the day of the Eurovision Grand Final, it would in fact become the night when Joost Klein would be disqualified — sparking one of the most explosive scandals in the contest’s history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Netherlands at Eurovision 2025: Claude, selected to represent the Netherlands in Basel, Switzerland, performs "C'est La Vie" live for the first time, which he will sing at Eurovision 2025. Listen to the song. "C'est La Vie" (translated as: "That's life") is the name of the song to be performed by the singer Claude who will represent the Netherlands in the second part of the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 to be held on May 13 in Basel, Switzerland. Last night, on the talk show hosted by Dutch journalist Eva Jinek, Claude performed his Eurovision song live for the first time. Currently, the singer is ranked fifth in the betting tables, with a 7% chance of winning. Watch the performance: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The song "C'est la vie" blends childhood memories with a burst of nostalgia and a deep reflection on the cyclicality and rotations of life. The lyrics describe an emotional scene in which the singer remembers...