Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
| Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1998 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) | |||
| Country | Netherlands | |||
| Selection process | Nationaal Songfestival 1998 | |||
| Selection date | 8 March 1998 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Hemel en aarde" | |||
| Artist | Edsilia Rombley | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 4th, 150 points | |||
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The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Hemel en aarde", written by Eric van Tijn and Jochem Fluitsma, and performed by Edsilia Rombley. The Dutch participating broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), selected its entry for the contest through Nationaal Songfestival 1998. Eight entries competed in the national final on 8 March 1998 where "Hemel en aarde" performed by Edsilia Rombley was selected as the winner following the combination of votes from an eight-member jury panel and a public vote.
The Netherlands competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 9 May 1998. Performing during the show in position 18, the Netherlands placed fourth out of the 25 participating countries, scoring 150 points.