Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003

Netherlands in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2003
Eurovision Song Contest 2003
Participating broadcasterNederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS)
Country Netherlands
Selection processNationaal Songfestival 2003
Selection date1 March 2003
Competing entry
Song"One More Night"
ArtistEsther Hart
Songwriters
Placement
Final result13th, 45 points
Participation chronology
◄2001 2003 2004►

The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song "One More Night", written by Tjeerd van Zanen and Alan Michael, and performed by Esther Hart. The Dutch participating broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), selected its entry for the contest through Nationaal Songfestival 2003. The broadcaster returned to the contest after a one-year absence following its relegation in 2002 as one of the bottom six entrants in 2001. 32 entries competed in the national final which consisted of five shows: four semi-finals and a final. Eight entries qualified from to compete in the final on 1 March 2003 where "One More Night" performed by Esther Hart was selected as the winner following the combination of votes from a seven-member jury panel and a public vote.

The Netherlands competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 24 May 2003. Performing during the show in position 14, the Netherlands placed thirteenth out of the 26 participating countries, scoring 45 points.