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Netherlands 2025: The return of Joost Klein might be happening…officially!

After his unfortunate disqualification for an assault case that eventually was not proven by Swedish justice, Dutch Joost Klein might be back for a second aim at the Eurovision crown. Special about these rumours is that they are confirmed by the Dutch national broadcaster, AVROTROS.

The return of Joost Klein?

We might see Joost Klein back in Basel (Switzerland) next year, the AVROTROS has confirmed that they are in talks with Joost and his management to maybe return to the contest next year. It was also mentioned by annual Dutch commentator and Eurovision expert, Cornald Maas. The media reactions about this matter are very divided, because if Joost Klein represents the Netherlands again, and if the Netherlands is going to compete in Eurovision 2025, is Joost the best choice?

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Source: Official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel (EBU)

Reasons to not choose Joost according to Dutch press

Dutch media is afraid that Joost’s personality, and the way he copes with stress, will get to him again. During Eurovision 2024 Joost was known by the press for being either lacklustre or very hyped. Joost Klein was also very present during the few official press moments in last season’s contest. Is Joost up for the task? Nobody knows at this point, although Joost has released many songs, after Eurovision 2024, where he mentions a new participation, but also calls out the EBU for all matters that went wrong during his 2024 run. On the other hand, a new participation can also be viewed as a statement towards the European Broadcasting Union. Joost Klein might be back with a vengeance.

The Dutch might not even be in Eurovision 2025

Since so many things went wrong in last season’s contest, the Dutch have decided to postpone their decision whether they will participate in the 2025 contest. AVROTROS wants to see some positive changes in the rules and regulations of the contest, but also in the way the EBU treats participating artists. The official decision whether to participate or not will be made on November 1st 2024. AVROTROS has mentioned that no decision has been made yet.

Joost Klein might be nominated for a Grammy

A couple of days ago Joost Klein mentioned on social media that he is on a long list to possibly get nominated for a Grammy, which is one of the most prestigious music awards in the world. The long list consists out of sixty artists, which will be filtered into a short list, and will eventually become a list of just a couple of nominees. That Joost Klein is on the long list is already very commendable for a young Dutch artist who sings in Dutch, and performs happy hardcore music, which is very much a niche music genre, if we ever heard one.

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