Netherlands in EuroMusic Song Contest 10

Netherlands participated in the tenth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, was responsible for the act of this edition. They hosted this edition in Amsterdan.

Selection process
For the tenth participation of the RÚV, they decided to select their act with a intern selection for Amsterdam.

AVROTROS announced that they would perform a song in the English language. They selected the song Ice queen.

Hosting
Because Netherlands won the previous edition, they got the rights to host the contest. A bit later, the AVROTROS announced to host the tenth edition.

All Dutch citties could send a bit for hosting the contest. The AVROTROS said that they would like a venue above 7.000 seats. When the deadline was over, it was clear that Amsterdam and Rotterdam sended a bit. The EBU and AVROTROS announced later on, that the Ziggo Dome, in Amsterdam, was chosen as host venue. The venue has a capacity of 17.000 people.

Angela Groothuizen and Cornald Maas were the presenters of this edition.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Because Netherlands finished in the previous edition in the top 11, because they won the contest, they were automatic qualified for the final in Amsterdam.

The Netherlands performed fifth, following Malta and preceding Hungary. They received 3 points, all from Belgium. They were the first host country who finished last in their own organisating edition.

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.

Given points
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