Netherlands in EuroMusic Song Contest 9

The Netherlands participated in the ninth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Netherlands broadcaster, AVROTROS, was responsible for this edition. They won this edition.

Selection process
This was the ninth edition that they participated in the contest. The broadcaster announced that they would perform in Dutch and English.

They selected the song "Kisses and dancin'" to represend The Netherlands in Gothenborg.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
The Netherlands was drawn to perform thirteenth following Iceland and preceding.

Due the bookmakers was The Netherlands the country with the most opportunities to win the show. During the voting The Netherlands, Switzerland and Finland were in the running to win the edition. When the last voting country, Denmark, awarded 10 points to The Netherlands, it was clear that the won the ninth edition.

Later during the winners press-conference, the head of delegation said that the expectations were very high, and with this song, a top three a must was.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to The Netherlands and awarded by The Netherlands in the final.