Ilse DeLange does not rule out Eurovision participation, would have been in the race this year | Music

The newspaper offered a behind-the-scenes look at the selection committee and wrote that DeLange had made it to the final rounds. Numidia was also one of the artists who played their song live for the selection committee in an audition setting.

DeLange’s entry was ultimately deemed “too inaccessible” and “too complicated for the festival,” according to Het Parool. In a response to NU.nl, AVROTROS said it would not make any statements about the selection procedure and who participated. A spokesperson for the singer’s record company cannot confirm anything.

In an interview with NU.nl that took place at the end of last month, DeLange said that she would like to go to the Eurovision Song Contest again. When asked if she would like to write a song for one of the talents of her record company Spark, such as Hannah Mae, she responded enthusiastically.

“I would really like that, but everything starts with the right song, of course. The role behind the scenes was absolutely crazy. Going through fire for someone else gives me just as much satisfaction as for myself. But I also close it for myself certainly not out.”

DeLange and Waylon competed as The Common Linnets in 2014 and took second place. In 2019, DeLange even guided Duncan Laurence to victory. For Spark, the singer regularly accompanies new talent, including singer Hannah Mae, who scores hits with songs such as Waterproof and What do you want from me with Metejoor.

DeLange is very proud of the things Mae achieves. “The growth she is experiencing is great to see. It is so nice to be able to play a role in that.” It also gives DeLange a push to get the best out of himself. “I advise great songwriters and hard workers. Then of course you have to work yourself. It’s a stick behind the door.”

The 46-year-old DeLange released her new album on Friday Tainted out.