Anouk one of the Netherlands biggest music stars has been told by the Dutch broadcaster TROS that she must still go through a National Selection. Anouk who said she had been working on a “killer song” for Eurovision was turned down by TROS to be chosen internally for the contest next May in Sweden.
In response to this TROS inssued a statement saying “We are delighted that Anouk thinks about the contest, but (she) must take part in a national final. ” She is obviously disappointed… but we want the Dutch public and a jury to decide what is the best song for Eurovision.” The National Final will be held in January.
The Netherlands has used a National Selection since 2009, the only artists that have been selected internally in recent years are Edsilia Rombley in 2007 however she still had to do a final for her song to be chosen. And in 2008 when Hind was selected along with her song “Your Heart Belongs To Me” by NOS internally.
