Netherlands in the Song Festival 15

The Netherlands returned at the contest in the 15th edition in Santander, Spain. The Dutch entry was selected through an internal selection. Anouk represented the Netherlands with the song 'The Good Life', which qualified from the first heat of the competition and placed 10th in the final with 164 points.

At Song Festival
The Netherlands was allocated to compete in the first heat on 1 November for a place in the final on 22 november. In the first heat, after the drawing of lots the Netherlands would perform 6th following the United States and preceding Denmark.

The Netherlands qualified from the first heat, placing 2nd and scoring 84 points. making the Netherlands qualified. At the first heat winners' press conference, the Netherlands was allocated to perform in the second half of the contest. In the final the drawing of lots decided that the Netherlands would perform 16th, following United Kingdom and preceding Slovakia. The Netherlands was placed 10th in the final, scoring 164 points, getting 83 points from the Jury and 81 points from the delegations.

Points awarded to the Netherlands
Points awarded to Netherlands (Grand Final)