Netherlands confirms return to Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Dutch public broadcaster NPO has confirmed that the Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, after sitting out the 2023 edition.

The Netherlands withdrew from the 2023 contest following a dispute with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) over the country's selection process. However, the two parties have since reached an agreement, allowing the Netherlands to return to the competition.

The Netherlands has a long and successful history in the Eurovision Song Contest, having won the competition five times, most recently in 2019 with Duncan Laurence's song "Arcade". The country is also known for its innovative and often experimental entries, which have often pushed the boundaries of the competition.

The Netherlands' return to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will be welcomed by fans of the competition, who have missed the country's unique and creative contributions. It will also be seen as a sign of the country's continued commitment to the Eurovision Song Contest, which remains one of the most popular and prestigious music competitions in the world.

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Liverpool, the United Kingdom, after the country's Sam Ryder finished second in the 2023 contest. The Netherlands will be one of 37 countries competing in the contest, which will be held on May 14, 2024.

No Joost Klein

The Netherlands' return to the Eurovision Song Contest will not include Joost Klein, the former head of the country's Eurovision delegation. Klein was responsible for the country's withdrawal from the 2023 contest, and his departure is seen as a sign of the country's commitment to moving forward from the controversy.

Klein's replacement will be announced in the coming months. The new head of the delegation will be responsible for overseeing the Netherlands' participation in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and developing a new selection process for the country's entry.