Dutch Broadcaster, AVROTROS has opened submissions for their song and artist search ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, taking place in Austria next May. Once again The Netherlands has opted for an internal selection process.
The Netherlands announce song and artist search for Eurovision 2026
Earlier this year while many delegations were preparing for their Eurovision rehearsals, the Dutch broadcaster, AVROTROS were keen to announce their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
- Open language choice.
- Maximum song duration of 3 minutes.
- Up to 3 entries per person.
- Not released publicly before 1st September 2025.
- Up to 6 vocalists, (including backing and dancers).
- Association with a record company/label or independent label.
- Live vocals.
- No live instruments.
- Availability from September 2025 to May 2026.
- Must be 16 or over on 15th April 2025.
The song submission window will close on August 31. It is intended that a decision will be reached by December. Throughout the coming months, artists and writers will be invited to perform and discuss their songs for the selection committee who will then narrow down the chosen few for final consideration. Songs can also be submitted without a pre-selected artist attached to the entry.
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