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Preselection

Not Joost Klein (26), but Numidia (24) would have long been the favorite to go to the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the Netherlands. Ilse DeLange (46) would also have been on the selection committee’s list for quite some time. This is evident from a reconstruction of the selection process that ‘Het Parool‘ published on Friday.

According to Het Parool, the choice for who would definitively go to the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the Netherlands was made on November 28 last year in the Nobel pop hall in Leiden. The five artists who were still in the race at the time performed their song in complete secrecy in front of the selection committee of broadcaster AVROTROS. Among them Numidia, Ilse DeLange and Joost Klein. Karsu and The Voice winner Sophia Kruithof are also said to have performed for the selection committee in Leiden.

The committee would not be entirely enthusiastic about Ilse’s submission. They would find it “too inaccessible” and “too complicated for the festival”. Numidia would provide more enthusiasm with an “English-language song with Berber elements” made with Douwe Bob. There are doubts about Joost Klein’s entry, writes Het Parool. The selection committee is said to have wondered, among other things, whether the ‘fun pop’ of Europapa is what the Netherlands wants to radiate. There are also doubts about the structure of the song, and Joost reportedly made some adjustments to the song upon request.

According to the newspaper, Numidia’s audition, ‘she sings excellently, has charisma and represents the modern Netherlands’, would normally be enough to represent the Netherlands. But Joost Klein would make such an impression with his ‘irresistible earworm’ Europapa and also his “humor, persuasiveness and a well-worded story”, that things will turn out differently.

Jaap Reesema, one of the members of the selection committee, would eventually comment that the other members should put their own taste aside and choose ‘the most promising song’. That was Klein’s Europapa.

Upon the Sleeve

On the eve Joost Klein has started his Eurovision Song Contest adventure and is considered one of the European favorites. Tuesday was his first rehearsal on the Malmö-Arena stage. What are his chances and why does Europapa have so much power?

When he left for Malmö in Sweden, Joost Klein could hardly disguise his annoyance about it: he was not happy that the Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals would now be somewhat visible. It ruins the surprise effect of his act – exactly what Klein’s performance always relies on. He prefers to keep everything secret. “You’re not going to film a magician during rehearsals, are you?” he asks in front of the camera at Schiphol.

These are rules that the autonomous Frisian artist will have to deal with over the next week and a half. The Eurovision Song Contest is a media circus. A ubiquitous international music festival that is widely publicized both before and during on social media, blogs and fan sites. And then the Eurovision fire will really flare up from Sunday, with the official opening of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with 37 participating countries.

The first semi-final with fifteen countries is on Tuesday. Then Thursday is the second semi-final – Joost Klein’s. In the most favorable position of the evening, last, he plays for the Netherlands.

In the meantime, you can picture him in his bright blue suit with those exorbitant shoulder pads and white hair. Although there also appears to be a black ‘travel variant’. Last Tuesday he did his first rehearsal in the Malmö Arena. The participants are allowed to explore the large stage for half an hour, enough to go through the song three times. Some artists play around with the decor, try out their show clothes. The act can still be adjusted.

Press is not yet welcome. But fragments filtered through the official Eurovision channel on TikTok and Instagram. Klein seemed to keep his cards close to his chest with a somewhat clumsy-austere staging without controversial visuals. Of his two companions, Appie Mussa was dressed as a fluffy blue-yellow bird and the Stunt Kabouter stood behind a turntable/monitor with many wires in a starry blouse. And two dancers danced along in white sweatsuits with European Union stars on the back.

Eurovision Song Contest commentator Cornald Maas immediately confirmed on X that a few visual surprises have not yet been released. There is no doubt that Klein will conspicuously pass on his contagious, energetic dance virus. A dancing gabber army on the screens, who knows? Source: nrc.nl

Europarrot

Joost Klein had his first rehearsals in Malmö on Tuesday. The first photos that have appeared show that his good friend Appie Mussa is dressed in a blue bird suit and Klein has two dancers with him.

The first photos show Appie Mussa in a blue bird suit with a blue tie with stars, standing behind a kind of futuristic keyboard. Another photo also shows Klein’s friend Stunt Gnome behind the same keyboard. Both men had also appeared in the Europapa video clip.

The Eurovision organization describes the background of the act via its website as “a manic visual tour of the song lyrics” projected behind Klein. “It is three minutes of pure dance energy, with Joost standing on stage with two dancers in white tracksuits.”

Klein told NU.nl in advance that he does not like the fact that images of this rehearsal are already being shared. “You’re not going to film rehearsals for a magician, are you?”

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place from May 7 to 11 this year. Joost Klein will be in the second semi-final on May 9 and will be the last to perform. He then hopes to get a ticket for the final on May 11. Source: nu.nl

Douze Points

Nikkie de Jager will give the points on behalf of the Netherlands at the final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 11. The presenter will do this during a major event in Leeuwarden, AVROTROS announced on Tuesday.

Leeuwarden is the birthplace of Joost Klein, who represents the Netherlands this year. The broadcast will be broadcast live at the Oldehoofsterkerkhof and there will be various performances. Rappers Brunzyn and Bokoedro, good friends of Joost, are among others.

The party is a joint initiative of the municipality of Leeuwarden, the province of Friesland, pop venue Neushoorn, Omrop Fryslân and presenter Sipke Jan Bousema.

It is the first time that De Jager has awarded the points on behalf of the Netherlands. In 2021 she was one of the presenters when the Eurovision Song Contest took place in Rotterdam.

Joost still has to secure a place in the final on May 9 with his song Europapa. The chance that this will not work seems small. According to bookmakers, the singer is one of the favorites for victory in Malmö, Sweden.

Joost Leaves

Joost Klein left for Malmö on Monday morning for the Eurovision Song Contest. The artist has his first rehearsals on Wednesday. “Someone is going to give twelve points anyway.”

“I slept more than I expected,” says Klein, who is preparing for a week full of rehearsals. On Thursday, May 9, he will be in the second semi-final and hopes to get a ticket for the final two days later.

The first rehearsals have already started. Klein will be on stage for the first time in Malmö on Wednesday. Some photos of the performance he will give can be seen via the official Eurovision channel.

Klein is not a fan of that. “You’re not going to film rehearsals for a magician, are you?” He prefers to keep everything secret until the semi-final. “What can we say about our show?” he asks Gover Meit, who will join us as creative director. “No, not that moon landing again,” he says, laughing when Meit whispers something to him.

From the start, Klein has used ‘Twelve points to The Netherlands’ to promote itself. By this he refers to the maximum number of twelve points that a jury can award to an entry.

How sure is he of that now? “Well, someone is going to give twelve points anyway. Come on, that’s the bare minimum. My goal was twelve points, that’s what I said from the start. No, what do you want me to say? “Yeah, I’m number one, I’m the best!’ No, I’d like some more coffee for that.”

Joost Klein participates with his song Europapa. He will try to reach the final on May 11. There he would compete against 25 other countries for the win.

Stage Ready

As expected the stage for the 68th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest 2024 is ready and, in my opinion, it’s beautiful! Let the rehearsals begin!

Friends Along

Joost Klein takes two good friends to the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö. Influencers Appie Mussa and Martijn van Eijzeren will be part of the act.

“We have done crazy things in videos, but this will be really great,” says Mussa on Tuesday evening in Sophie & Jeroen. He calls it “an ultimate honor” to share the stage with Klein.

Klein’s two friends do not reveal exactly what Europapa’s act will look like, or how big their contribution will be. “We have a very childish, fun way of making things, that’s what we’re going to show,” says Van Eijzeren, also known as Stunt Gnome. In addition, the influencer says that participating in the Eurovision Song Contest feels like he can play for the Dutch national team. Mussa and Van Eijzeren can also be seen in Europapa’s video clip.

Govert Meit, also known as Stefano Keizers, also joined Sophie & Jeroen last night. He is the creative director of the act and also a good friend of Klein. He also doesn’t want to say much about the design of the performance. “We worked every day for nine months to turn that three-minute act into something that can please everyone in the world.”

Meit also says that he has been friends with Klein, Mussa and Van van Eijzeren for years. “They often call me their uncle,” he says. “They are my creative children, who are super original just like me. I believe in that very much. I believe that it is the future, reaching people with individuality and positivism.”

Europapa is currently number three among bookmakers. Klein’s semi-final in Malmö is on Thursday evening, May 9. Source: nu.nl.

‘Moon Landing’ in Malmö

Gover Meit thinks that viewers of the Eurovision Song Contest next month when it is the Netherlands’ turn will see something that has never been seen before during the event.

“It will be a new form of the moon landing. It has never been done before,” said the theater maker, who will go to Malmö as creative director, on Saturday in Shownieuws.

“People are not going to believe that this is physically possible,” he continued, without going into details about Joost Klein’s act. Gover is a good friend of the Dutch entry and can also be seen in Europapa’s video clip. He probably won’t be on stage himself. Gover Meit says he is needed “behind the scenes”. “It’s also nice for people that they don’t have to look at me all the time.”

Joost previously said that something awaits the Eurovision Song Contest that “has never happened before”. “It’s just going to be one big party,” he said. Source: Shownieuws.nl

Netherlands in Top 3

Joost Klein has risen again at the betting offices. His Eurovision Song Contest song Europapa has been in third place since Friday.

When the artist released the song on February 29, he was still somewhere around twentieth place in the list of participating countries. Now he only has to pass Croatia and Switzerland to the number one spot.

According to the betting offices, the chance that Klein will win the song festival is now 11 percent. Previously this was only 5 percent.

The increase follows after Klein posted a photo and a video with the Finnish Käärijä, one of the favorite artists of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, on Instagram on Wednesday. Source: nu.nl

Largest Police Operation Ever

The Eurovision Song Contest is expected to be one of the largest police operations ever in Sweden. Thousands of officers will be deployed to secure the arena and the city of Malmö from May 7 to 11, Swedish broadcaster SVT reports.

Not only will forces from Denmark and Norway be reinforced, the airspace above the city will also be closed. The police take into account incoming danger via drones.

Special equipment is used to remove drones from the air. Agents from the Swedish southern province of Skane cannot be given leave during the Eurovision Song Contest. Malmö already announced earlier this week

that stricter security measures apply during the event. The host city reported that this concerns visible and invisible measures.

Sweden takes demonstrations into account because of Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Protests have taken place in various countries in recent months because Israel is welcome despite the war in Gaza. Organizer European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has repeatedly indicated that the Eurovision Song Contest is a “non-political event”. Source: nu.nl

Security

The Swedish city of Malmö will tighten security measures during the Eurovision Song Contest, you can read on the host city’s website. The measures follow criticism of Israel’s participation and possible protests against it.

“The city, the organizing broadcaster, the police and everyone else involved are doing everything they can to ensure that the event runs safely,” the message reads. “We are taking safety measures throughout the city, with a strong focus on the central locations of the Eurovision Song Contest.”

Police deployment will be increased in and around the city. Bags are also not allowed to be brought to the event. “We have to look out for each other and help each other. That is why it is especially important that everyone follows the instructions of the municipality of Malmö and other authorities.”

Israel’s Eurovision participation has been criticized for some time. Israeli forces have been active in the Gaza Strip since the attack by Hamas on October 7. Thousands of civilians have already been killed. According to critics, Israel therefore does not belong in the Eurovision Song Contest. Organizer European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has repeatedly emphasized that the Eurovision Song Contest is a “non-political event”. Nevertheless, Russia has not been welcome since 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine.

The Eurovision Song Contest lasts from May 7 to 11. Israel is participating this year with the song Hurricane, sung by singer Eden Golan.

Joost Klein participates on behalf of the Netherlands with the song Europapa. He will play in the second semi-final. The artist was asked earlier this week by Nasrdin Dchar, Najib Amhali and Ramsey Nasr, among others, to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation. “Unfortunately, it’s too big of a dilemma to pass on to a little harlequin like me,” he responded. Source: nu.nl

Fourth Place

The song Europapa from our Dutch Eurovision Song Contest entry Joost Klein remains immensely popular, also among bookmakers. The song fluctuated around 5th place and was briefly in 4th place, but is now more firmly in that position after the top three songs.

Joost Klein increases his chances of winning and rises one spot at the bookmakers. He is now in fourth place on the list, ahead of only Italy, Croatia and Switzerland. This means the song remains undeniably popular.

It was previously announced that more than three-quarters (79 percent) of the Netherlands believe that Klein will make it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. In December last year, only half of Dutch people thought that would work, and even at the beginning of this month that percentage was still 59 percent. Source: Hart van Nederland

Producer’s Choice

The 68th Eurovision Song Contest introduces a change in how the Grand Final running order is decided. Artists can draw a performance in the First Half, in the Second Half, or there’s now a brand-new third option!

In March it was revealed that some major changes would be introduced in Malmö to make the Eurovision Song Contest even more exciting. Following the announcement of the “Big 5” performing their songs in full in the Semi-Finals and that fans can vote as soon as the first artist takes to the stage in the Grand Final, we now have another big change to reveal!

In recent years, the qualifying countries from the Semi-Finals and the Big 5 have chosen which half of the Grand Final they will perform at random. The producers of the show then decided where in the First Half (songs 1 to 13) or Second Half (songs 14 to 26) of the Grand Final those acts would perform.

This year a new “Producer’s Choice” category will be introduced. Host broadcaster SVT has revealed that 25 of the 26 artists in the Grand Final (Sweden has already drawn position 1) will be able to pick First Half, Second Half or Producer’s Choice in a random draw.

This means that if an artist pulls out Producer’s Choice in the random draw – the show producers will be able to place that song anywhere in either the First or the Second Half of the running order.

The change means there will now be 6 places to pick in the First Half of the running order, 6 places that can be chosen in the Second Half and 13 Producer’s Choice places.

The reason for the change is to give producers of the show even more of an opportunity to make all songs in the Grand Final stand out and create the most exciting running order possible.

Christer Björkman, this year’s Contest Producer, explains more about the reasons for the change: “It’s all about creating the best TV show possible and giving all artists a chance to shine. In previous years, with just the First Half and Second Half draws you might find many ballads ended up in the same part of the show or many favourites were drawn to perform in the same half. Adding the flexibility of Producer’s Choice gives me the ability to create an even better flow of different tempos and an even more thrilling Grand Final.”

The Big 5 will be picking either First Half, Second Half or Producer’s Choice after their second Rehearsal on Saturday 4 May, live during a Reddit AMA.

Then each of the 10 qualifiers from the First Semi-Final on Tuesday 7 May will draw one of those three options from the bowl immediately after the show LIVE on the Official Eurovision Song Contest TikTok channel.

The 10 qualifying artists from the Second Semi-Final will draw from the remaining options live on TikTok after the show finishes on Thursday 9 May.

When all the 25 options are chosen, producers will compile the running order for the Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Friday 10 May. It will then be revealed on the Contest’s website and social media channels.

The last time we saw such a change to how the running order was determined, we can again look to Malmö – in 2013.

Before 2013, the running order of the Grand Final had been decided via a random draw. But in 2013, host broadcaster SVT instigated a change in the process, with a view to creating a more entertaining evening of television for viewers watching at home.

The alteration to the running order draw meant that artists could draw a performance in either the First Half of the Grand Final or the Second Half, with producers of the show then working to compile a running order that they deemed to be the most exciting for viewers, separating songs in similar genres, for example. A producer-led running order also enabled logistics involving staging, lighting and props to be taken into consideration.

This format has remained in place every year since, with the introduction of the Producer’s Choice element in 2024 the first major change in over a decade. Source: Eurovision.tv

Therapy

Joost Klein gave Eurovision Song Contest fans a preview of what he wants to achieve in Malmö on Saturday evening in AFAS Live in Amsterdam. “Tonight is definitely in the cookie recipe, but I’m not going to show the cake yet.”

28 of the 37 participating artists performed their songs to the audience in AFAS Live during Eurovision in Concert on Saturday evening. The sold-out pre-party of the Eurovision Song Contest attracts fans from all over the world and is seen as one of the benchmarks for bookmakers.

Joost Klein ends the evening with his Europapa. He tells nu.nl in advance that this evening should really be seen as a small foretaste. “We will taste that real cake on the ninth and eleventh.”

Just under a month before he will take the Eurovision stage for the first time, Klein is busy preparing. “Dancing, or singing, or training, or psychological conversations. It’s maintenance on all sides. It’s like MOT every day. I see myself as a car.”

It is hard work and although Klein is looking forward to the Eurovision Song Contest, he is also already thinking about what comes next. “I’m busy with the real moment. But secretly to protect myself, I also look forward a bit. I try to live in the moment, but for the person I am and the rules in my head I have to do that (looking ahead).”

Real enjoyment is not always easy for the singer, who has always been open about the mental problems he encounters. “It’s harder than I thought. But I’m so passionate about this. There’s so much passion, so much time, so much effort, and money. There are dozens of people working on this every day. Enjoyment gets through it sometimes, but is not the goal. The goal is to do the very best.”

“I actually enjoy being on stage the most. That’s where I feel at home,” says Klein, who effortlessly captivates the audience on Saturday evening. “I feel great, thank you for this therapy session.” Source: nu.nl.

No Skip

Joost Klein understands “the pain” of the people who asked him in an open letter to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel’s participation, despite the war in Gaza.

“Unfortunately, it is too big a dilemma to pass on to a little harlequin like me,” Joost said to the press present at AFAS Live in Amsterdam prior to Eurovision in Concert. “If I were a world leader, I would have done something a long time ago, I hope.”

In any case, the singer does not plan to skip the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next month. “No, I have already booked. I have already signed contracts. The transfer will continue.”

Actors Nasrdin Dchar, Najib Amhali and Ramsey Nasr, among others, signed the open letter to Joost. For Eurovision in Concert, the largest Eurovision pre-party, there will be a demonstration by the pro-Palestinian organizations BDS Netherlands and Rotterdam Palestine Coalition. Source: nu.nl

Withdrawal

Durch artists Najib Amhali and Nasrdin Dchar have called on Joost Klein to withdraw from his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Over 250 people with a creative profession signed a letter calling for a boycott due to Israel’s participation.

“While preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest are in full swing, one of the participating countries, Israel, is carrying out a genocide of 2.3 million Palestinians,” the letter reads. Ramsey Nasr, Walid Benmbarek, Jerry Afriyie and Tofik Dibi also signed the letter.

The writers refer to Klein’s Eurovision song Europapa, in which he quotes his father. “It’s a world without borders,” Klein sings. “Your father’s utopia does not exist for Palestinians,” the letter writers respond. They “emphatically” ask Joost to consult himself about his participation in the event, which will take place in Sweden in May.

“The horrors in Gaza touch us deeply,” AVROTROS, the broadcaster responsible for the Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, responds to the call. “We also hope that there will be an immediate end to the suffering. But the Eurovision Song Contest is an apolitical music festival and not a competition between the governments of countries. This is therefore not the place where this deep-rooted conflict can be resolved.”

The pro-Palestinian organizations BDS Netherlands and Rotterdam Palestine Coalition are organizing a demonstration on Saturday just before Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam’s AFAS Live. During this pre-party, 30 of the 37 participating countries will perform with their entry. The Israeli delegation is not present. The organization of the demonstration consists of Dutch volunteers and is not linked to the EBU, which organizes the Eurovision Song Contest. The organization previously announced that it feared reactions to the Israeli entry Eden Golan if it came to the concert.

The demonstration will take place on Saturday from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the square between AFAS Live and the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. A similar event was also demonstrated in London last week. In several European countries, artists are being called on not to participate in an event where Israel is also welcome. Source: nu.nl

Bambie Thug

The Eurovision Song Contest has yet to start, but the Irish entry already has a nickname. For example, Bambie Thug (31) is described as ‘the witch of Eurovision’. The non-binary artist indicates that they has been practicing witchcraft for years. Although that doesn’t always have to be malicious. “I only practice good energy,” it sounds.

Thug indicates that they spends a lot of time on their powers, and are aware of the energy they emits. The most artistic wants to debunk the myths surrounding witches, and states that false views are often based on individuals based on their true nature. “People haven’t touched that special inside yet,” it sounds. “My witchcraft practices are not about dark rituals, but about embracing positive energy. I don’t drink blood, I only practice good energy.”

With the song Doomsday Blue they hope to achieve the first victory for Ireland since 1996. Thug’s song was well received during a Eurovision Party in London. We won’t know until next month whether Bambie Thug will also be able to score at the actual Eurovision Song Contest. The 68th edition of the song festival will take place from May 7 to 11. Ireland takes part in the first semi-final, Belgium in the second. Source: HLN.

Allthough the song Doomsday Blue is not my cup of tea (it’s a skip), I am sure there are enough Eurovision fans to televote this song into the final on May 11th. And I heartily wish it to Bambie Thug.

Statement EBU

Jean Philip De Tender, Deputy Director General of the EBU, says: “The European Broadcasting Union acknowledges the depth of feeling and the strong opinions that this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – set against the backdrop of a terrible war in the Middle East – has provoked. We understand that people will want to engage in debate and express their deeply held views on this matter. We have all been affected by the images, stories and the unquestionable pain suffered by those in Israel and in Gaza.

However, we wish to address the concerns and discussions surrounding this situation, especially the targeted social media campaigns against some of our participating artists.

The decision to include any broadcaster, including the Israeli’ broadcaster Kan, in the Eurovision Song Contest is the sole responsibility of the EBU’s governing bodies and not that of the individual artists. These artists come to Eurovision to share their music, culture, and the universal message of unity through the language of music.

The EBU has previously explained the reasoning for the inclusion of KAN and the differences between them as an independent broadcaster and previous participants who were excluded. Constructive debate is a positive consequence of such decisions.

However, while we strongly support freedom of speech and the right to express opinions in a democratic society, we firmly oppose any form of online abuse, hate speech, or harassment directed at our artists or any individuals associated with the contest. This is unacceptable and totally unfair, given the artists have no role in this decision.

The EBU is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for all participants, staff, and fans of the Eurovision Song Contest. We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to promote the values of respect, inclusivity, and understanding, both online and offline.

We urge everyone to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue and support the artists who are working tirelessly – on what is a music and entertainment show – to share their music with the world.”

Thank You

ABBA has shared a letter on social media thanking their fans for their years of support. It is exactly fifty years on Saturday that the Swedish group won the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo.

“We are a bit taken aback by it and it moves us to think that millions of people who saw us for the first time during the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest have subsequently passed on our music not only to one generation, but to many more,” the ABBA members wrote.

Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad write that not a day goes by when they don’t think about their fans. “Many of you were there from the beginning and have followed us for more than half a century since then. Music that you discover at a young age or even hear later in life, always stays with you in a certain way. We share that experience with you.”

The Swedish band think it’s “great” to know that their music has become a constant factor in the lives of many fans. “It’s not easy to say thank you for everything you’ve given us without sounding trivial. This is no time for triviality.”

“It is a happy, yet solemn moment and we can only hope that you know how deeply grateful we are for a long, successful career and for your loyalty and support over the years. Thank you!”

Klein closes second semi-final

Joost Klein is the last to perform during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer, who represents the Netherlands with the song Europapa, is competing with fifteen other countries for ten final spots.

The running order was presented on Tuesday evening by Eurovision Song Contest organizer EBU. Previously, it was determined by drawing lots in which semi-final the countries would participate and whether they would perform in the first or second half of that semi-final. The precise order must ensure a show that is as varied and attractive as possible.

The Netherlands will compete against Belgium, Israel and Greece in the second semi-final on Thursday, May 9. Croatia and Ukraine, who are the big favorites according to the bookmakers, will play in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 7. Joost is currently in fifth place among the bookmakers.

Joost’s Eurovision Song Contest entry is already a big hit. Europapa has been in first place in the Dutch Spotify charts since its release. Never before has a song been streamed so much in the Netherlands in 24 hours. Europapa is also in the charts in Belgium, among others.

The Eurovision Song Contest will take place this year in the Swedish city of Malmö, due to Loreen’s victory with the song Tattoo. The singer won for the second time last year, after having already collected the most points in 2012 with Euphoria. The final of the Eurovision Song Contest is on Saturday, May 11.