Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016

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Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016
Country Netherlands
National selection
Selection processInternal selection
Selection date(s)
  • Artist: 27 May 2016
  • Song: 1 October 2016
Selected entrantKisses
Selected song"Kisses and dancin'"
Selected songwriter(s)Joost Griffioen
Stas Swaczyna
Hansen Tomas
Finals performance
Final result8th, 174 points
Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
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The Netherlands participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 which took place in Valletta, Malta on 20 November 2016. The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, was responsible for the organisation of their representative at the contest. The band, Kisses, a trio consisting of three girls: Kymora, Stefania and Sterre, were chosen internally by the Dutch broadcaster on 27 May 2016. Kisses performed their song "Kisses and Dancin'".

Background

Main article: Netherlands in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Prior to the 2016 Contest, the Netherlands had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest thirteen times since its first entry in 2003. The Netherlands has won the contest on one occasion: in

Click Clack" performed by Ralf Mackenbach. In 2015 the Netherlands placed 15th out of 17 entries with the song "Million Lights" performed by Shalisa.[1]

Before Junior Eurovision

On 27 May 2016, the Dutch

TV commercials. She was part of JEANS TeenZ, a group of teens that performed in theatres.[4]

At Junior Eurovision

During the opening ceremony and the running order draw, which took place on 14 November 2016, the Netherlands was drawn to perform fifteenth on 20 November 2016, following

Cyprus.[5]

The final was broadcast in the Netherlands on NPO 3 with commentary by Jan Smit.

Final

Voting

During the press conference for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016, held in

Kids' Jury, to be announced by a spokesperson. For the first time since the inauguration of the contest the voting procedure will not include a public televote.[6] Following these results, three expert jurors will also announce their points from 1–8, 10, and 12. These professional jurors are: Christer Björkman, Mads Grimstad, and Jedward.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015 - complete scoreboard". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  2. ^ García, Belén (27 May 2016). "Kymora, Stefania & Sterre to represent The Netherlands at Junior Eurovision 2016". esc-plus.com. ESC+Plus. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
  3. ^ Jordan, Paul (1 October 2016). "The Netherlands premieres official video for Junior Eurovision". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  4. ^ "About Kisses". junioreurovision,tv. European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  5. ^ Jordan, Paul (15 November 2016). "Final running order revealed!". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  6. ^ Jordan, Paul (13 May 2016). "Format changes for the Junior Eurovision 2016". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  7. ^ Jordan, Paul (13 May 2016). "Jedward to appear at Junior Eurovision 2016!". junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  8. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Valletta 2016". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2016 - Complete scoreboard". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  10. ^ a b "Whizz-kids, let's dive into the results!". www.junioreurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 20 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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