Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest

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Netherlands
Broadcaster AVRO
First Entered Junior Eurovision 2003
Number of Entries 4
Won 0
Scoring (since 2003)
Highest Score (2005) 82
Lowest Score (2003) 23

The Netherlands have had an entry in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest since its beginning and, as they are hosting the contest in 2007.

The Dutch selection is called 'Junior Songfestival' and organized by the AVRO. Kids write their own song and send it to the broadcaster. In 2003 received the AVRO about 300 songs, in 2004 about 1100 and in 2005 more than 2000.

They have confirmed their participation for 2008.

Facts:

  • In 2003 there was one final with nine finalists, in 2004 and 2005 there were two semi finals and a final.
  • The points were given by a kids jury, professional jury and televoting.
  • Klaartje and Nicky, who represent the Netherlands in 2004, came in the final by the wild card.
  • Netherlands was also the very first country to be voted ever in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest receiving 1 point from Greece in 2003.

[edit] Dutch Entries

Year Artist Song English Translation Place Points
2003 Roel Mijn Ogen Zeggen Alles My Eyes Say Everything 11 23
2004 Klaartje and Nicky Hij Is Een Kei He Is The Best 11 27
2005 Tess Stupid - 07 82
2006 Kimberly Goed Good 12 44
2007 Lisa, Amy & Shelley Adem in, adem uit Breath in, breath out 11 39
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