Dutch Eurovision entry working with a singing coach after off-key showcase
Dutch singers Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper are currently working with several coaches, including a singing coach, as part of their preparations for their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. The Dutch Eurovision entry has been under scrutiny since last week after delivering two heavily criticized and not-entirely-flawless performances in Madrid and Amsterdam.
A spokesperson for AVROTROS announced on Tuesday that the duo is trying to shut themselves off from all the fuss and focus on what is to come. "They are working very hard with the whole team," said the broadcaster's spokesperson.
Duncan Laurence, who co-wrote the duo’s song, Burning Daylight, is "very involved.” The spokesperson also said that the singers are also being guided by a coach throughout the entire process.
Several prominent figures are now also stepping in to help them. For example, Douwe Bob offered his support and defended them on NOS Journaal on Monday.
AVROTROS announced on Monday that there are regular talks about the return of the National Song Festival, which was last held in 2012. Then, a jury and public vote were used to choose Joan Franka to represent the Netherlands in Azerbaijan. Later, singer Anouk volunteered and since then the Dutch entry has been chosen behind closed doors. Read More…
