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Netherlands at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The Netherlands participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023, which was held in Nice, France on November 26, 2023. Sep and Jasmijn were selected to represent the country with their song “Holding On to You” through the televised national selection Junior Songfestival 2023.
Song and Selection
The song “Holding On to You” was written by Robert Dorn and was inspired by the feeling of friendship and togetherness. Sep and Jasmijn were selected through a public vote after performing their song live on the Junior Songfestival 2023 national final.
Performance at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Sep and Jasmijn performed their song on stage 13th of the 17 competing entries. They were dressed in matching black and white outfits and performed a simple but effective choreography. The song was well-received by the audience and the jury, and Sep and Jasmijn finished in 11th place with 47 points.
Overall result
The Netherlands’ participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 was a success. Sep and Jasmijn delivered a strong performance of their song and finished in 11th place, which is a good result for a small country. The Netherlands has now participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 21 times and has finished in the top 10 on six occasions.
Here are some additional details about the Netherlands’ participation in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023:
- The Netherlands was represented by AVROTROS, the Dutch public broadcasting organization.
- The national final was broadcast live on NPO 3 on September 23, 2023.
- The Netherlands was the 13th country to perform in the final.
- Sep and Jasmijn were the youngest participants in the contest, both aged 11.
- The Netherlands received a total of 47 points from the jury and the televote.
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