Claude will represent the Netherlands at Eurovision in Basel

Claude will be singing for the Netherlands when the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest hits Basel in May 2025. 

The 21-year-old singer, known for hits such as Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot), Layla and Écoutez-moi, is proud to be getting the opportunity to perform on the Eurovision stage on behalf of the Netherlands: 

“I feel extremely honoured that I will represent the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest next year and I still can't believe it. I'm really looking forward to it and can't wait to present my song to Europe.”

Claude was chosen after a careful, phased process that Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS conducted after receiving 331 entries in its call for song submissions.

The selection committee, consisting of Cornald Maas, Jacqueline Govaert, Sander Lantinga, Hila Noorzai, Carolien Borgers and Jaap Reesema, had this to say about the final result:

“This year, as a selection committee, we have chosen a meaningful, connecting and hit-sensitive song with international appeal, that can effortlessly conquer the hearts of young and old Eurovision viewers.” 

Claude's Eurovision song will be revealed at a later date. 

Claude

The singer-songwriter Claude, originally from Congo, moved to the Netherlands at the age of nine. He recalls that he and his family first encountered the Eurovision Song Contest not long after he had moved, with all of them cheering together as Conchita Wurst won for Austria. A new annual tradition was born and Claude has continued to follow the Eurovision Song Contest ever since.

His love for music developed further and, with his unique voice and talent, Claude managed to conquer the music scene at home in the Netherlands. 

His breakthrough came in 2022 with the debut single Ladada (Mon Dernier Mot), which has gone on to amass over 57 million streams. He won the 3FM Award for 'Best Newcomer', was named '3FM Talent', and then Qmusic crowned Claude as 'Best Artist of the Year'. In addition, he also managed to win the hearts of the Dutch public with his participation in the popular Dutch TV program Beste Zangers.

Claude released his debut album in Parler Français in 2024, on which he co-wrote all the songs himself. With it, he's been able to tour the Netherlands and Belgium with his band. In 2024, Claude also took on the role of Ambassador of Freedom, an honourable appointment that he found meant something extra special to him, due to his own past.

Claude now continues to impress on an international scale. The English-French version of Ladada has charted in over 15 countries, including Italy, where it reached the Top 10. And now with the international release of Layla, Claude strengthened his position as an artist with global allure.

Claude is eagerly looking forward to 2025; a year in which, in addition to the Eurovision Song Contest, he is going to shine at the legendary Pinkpop Festival. Although his journey has really only just begun, Claude has already proven - thanks to his boundless performance energy, sold-out shows and millions of streams - that he is set to be a lasting force in the music industry.

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