The events in Eurovision 2024, which concluded in disqualification of The Netherlands from the Eurovision 2024 final, made the country’s participation in Eurovision 2025 uncertain.
However, Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has just confirmed the country will take part in Eurovision 2025!
First, Joost Klein (who was set to represent the country in Eurovision 2024) was offered to represent the country in Eurovision 2025.
Joost declined the offer, claiming he prefer to focus on his worldwide tour.
AVROTROS held multiple discussion with the EBU, to ensure the EBU is open to make changes in the contest, with focus on crisis management.
The Netherlands in Eurovision 2025
- The selection process will remain the same as in previous years. This mean the country will select its artist and entry internally.
- The submission window opened today (23rd of October) and will close on the 22nd of November 2024.
- Entries will be submitted to songfestival@avrotros.nl
- Each artist can submit up to 3 songs.
- The maximal song duration is 3 minutes, no restrictions on language.
- All vocals must be sung live
- The submissions will be affiliated with record company/label.
- Songs can also be submitted without a performer.
- The selection committee will shortlist the submitted entries in multiple rounds. The aim is to make the final choice by the end of December 2024.
Joost Klein represented The Netherlads at Eurovision 2024 with the song ““Europapa”.
He was disqualified just before the final
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Eurovision 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland on the 13th, 15th and 17th of May 2025
