Netherlands in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

The Netherlands participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Dutch broadcaster, AVROTROS, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
For their fourth participation the Dutch broadcaster decided to select their submission internally. It was the first edition with the free language rule. That's why they decided to perform in a song in English.

Later on, "Slow down" was selected as act for the fourth edition in Liverpool.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Netherlands was drawn to perform seventh following Spain and preceding Cyprus.

The Netherlands finished as 7th with 56 points. They got the nmaximum of 12 points of the United States.

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 Netherlands and awarded by Netherlands in the final.