Music world applauds Eurovision choice S10: ‘She is further than Duncan’ | Culture

entertainment">“S10 is not Anouk, Waylon, Ilse DeLange, Trijntje Oosterhuis or any big name who made a bid for Eurovision gold in the recent past,” he said. Telegraphpop journalist Bart Wijlaars. “But Duncan Laurence has shown that you can also go for the highest as a talent. In terms of development, S10 is even further than Duncan when he entered.”

entertainment">Wijlaars is curious about how Europe will respond to the Dutch-language entry. “Language is not the most important thing, but it should be clear to everyone what she will be singing about later. I’m a serious entry, not a party song.”

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entertainment">Music journalist Stefan Raatgever says on Twitter: “What a surprising, daring, but above all great choice for the Eurovision Song Contest. Progressive and talented, that’s a nice calling card. For the first time hip-hop on behalf of the Netherlands. Or does S10 think of something else?”

entertainment">3FM DJ Frank van der Lende is also enthusiastic. “Fat, 3FM talent S10 to the Eurovision Song Contest!”, he writes with a reference to the fact that the singer had previously been designated as an up-and-coming talent by his station. “I think this is really cool: S10 to the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of the Netherlands,” says pop journalist Menno Pot.

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entertainment">It is also raining enthusiastic reactions on the Instagram page of S10. “Proud of you girl,” says singer Bente. Roxeanne Hazes is also happy with the choice. “Yes! What a great idea”, she responds under the post in which S10 announces its participation. “S10 the Queen!”, writes 3FM DJ Wijnand Speelman. Colleagues such as Ali B and Ronnie Flex say they are happy with the choice for S10.

entertainment">Stien den Hollander (21), as S10 is really called, will represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin in May 2022. Which song that will be will be announced at a later moment.

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