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Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1984
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The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 with the song "Ik hou van jou", written by Peter van Asten and Richard de Bois, and performed by Maribelle. The Dutch participating broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), selected its entry through a national final. Maribelle had previously missed out narrowly in the 1981 national final.
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Before Eurovision
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Nationaal Songfestival 1984
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) held the national final at its television studios in Hilversum, hosted by Eddy Becker. Five acts took part, performing two songs each. Voting was by 12 regional juries awarding points in Eurovision-style. "Ik hou van jou" emerged the winner by a 10-point margin over Maribelle's second song "Vanavond".
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At Eurovision
On the night of the final Maribelle performed 11th in the running order, following Denmark and preceding Yugoslavia. At the close of voting "Ik hou van jou" had received 34 points from seven countries, placing the Netherlands joint 13th (with Germany) of the 19 entries.[1] The Dutch jury awarded its 12 points to France.[2]
The Dutch conductor at the contest was Rogier van Otterloo.
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