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Netherlands Withdraws from 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Dutch broadcaster NPO has confirmed that the Netherlands will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Dutch broadcaster NPO has confirmed that the Netherlands will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, and said it had stepped back from the competition. Eurovision executive Martin Green said he was sorry the country will not participate.

The search for an artist and song to represent the United Kingdom has begun.

The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria. Bulgarian entrant Dara won this year's contest with the electro-pop song Bangaranga. The semi-finals and final will be broadcast on BBC channels.

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