Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000
| Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 2000 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) | |||
| Country | Netherlands | |||
| Selection process | Nationaal Songfestival 2000 | |||
| Selection date | 27 February 2000 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "No Goodbyes" | |||
| Artist | Linda Wagenmakers | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 13th, 40 points | |||
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The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "No Goodbyes", composed by Ellert Driessen, with lyrics by John O'Hare, and performed by Linda Wagenmakers. The Dutch participating broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), selected its entry for the contest through Nationaal Songfestival 2000. Eight entries competed in the national final on 27 February 2000 where "No Goodbyes" performed by Linda Wagenmakers was selected as the winner following the combination of votes from twelve regional juries and a public vote.
The Netherlands competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 13 May 2000. Performing during the show in position 2, the Netherlands placed thirteenth out of the 24 participating countries, scoring 40 points. The Dutch broadcast of the show was cut off one hour in due to the Enschede fireworks disaster earlier that day.