On the 19th of December 2024, Claude was announced as the Dutch entrant for Eurovision 2025
Today, Claude revealed that his Eurovision 2025 entry will be released on Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Who is Claude ?
The 21-year-old singer, known for hits such as Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot), Layla, and Écoutez-moi, is proud to be getting the opportunity to perform on the Eurovision stage on behalf of the Netherlands. He is originally from Congo and moved to The Netherlands at the age of 9.
“I feel extremely honoured that I will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest next year and I still can’t believe it. I’m really looking forward to it and can’t wait to present my song to Europe.”
Claude was chosen after a careful, phased process that Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS conducted after receiving 331 entries in its call for song submissions.
His song is said to be bilingual (performed in 2 languages).
Most likely, the song will be performed in 2 of the following: French, Dutch, English.
The selection committee, consisting of Cornald Maas, Jacqueline Govaert, Sander Lantinga, Hila Noorzai, Carolien Borgers and Jaap Reesema it was reported that in Netherlands received 331 songs some include past Dutch representatives in Eurovision.
Jaap Reesema had to say this for final results:
“This year, as a selection committee, we have chosen a meaningful, connecting and hit-sensitive song with international appeal, that can effortlessly conquer the hearts of young and old Eurovision viewers.”
The Netherlands was drawn to perform in the second half of semi-final 1.
Eurovision 2025 will be held in Basel, Switzerland, on the 13th, 15th, and 17th of May 2025
