The Netherlands has made their decision! This year, they will be represented at Junior Eurovision by the band Stay Tuned — consisting of Chiara, Inkar, Miucha, and Niek — with their song titled “Music.” With Stay Tuned on board, the Netherlands is ready to make a strong appearance at the competition.
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Netherlands in Junior Eurovision 2024: Stay Tuned with “Music”
Stay Tuned is a Dutch band formed specifically with the intention of representing the Netherlands at Junior Eurovision, with “Music” being their first recorded single. The group earned the ticket to Madrid by winning Junior Songfestival 2024.
Chiara, 14, has extensive experience in theater and musicals. She attends the Lucia Marthas Institute For Performing Arts in Amsterdam and has performed in productions like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Pietje Bell De Musical.
Niek, 13, is an experienced singer who also enjoys playing piano. In addition to Stay Tuned, he has his own band called The G.O.A.T.s. Niek dreams of creating a musical hit that will dominate the charts.
Miucha, 12, has appeared on televised talent shows, competing in the first season of Ministars and the eleventh edition of The Voice Kids. Her dream is to one day live in New York.
Inkar, 12, is a versatile performer with experience as a singer, actor, dancer, and presenter. She is part of the Kinderen voor Kinderen children’s choir, supported by BNNVARA. This choir has been a beloved part of Dutch culture since the 1980s, regularly changing members and releasing songs for children. Inkar also plays tennis and enjoys horse riding.
Stay Tuned’s song is performed in both English and Dutch, celebrating music as a universal experience that transcends borders. The song encourages listeners to find their voice, be confident, and sing, as music has the power to bring people together. This is reflected in the lyrics: “No one could hear me, I was singing secretly to myself / But now I step forward without fear.”
The song also touches on the comforting power of music, particularly during difficult times: “I felt lost but the music got me.”
The chorus echoes the idea of unity through music, aligning with the sentiment of “United by Music.” It suggests that people should sing in harmony and embrace the unifying nature of music, which is described as a universal language: “Everyone understands the language of music.”
“Music” lyrics – Stay Tuned (Netherlands JESC 2024)
Lyrics and music: Jermain van der Bogt, Willem Laseroms
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Zing het wereldwijd
Niemand kon mij horen, ik zong stiekem in mezelf
Maar nu stap ik naar voren zonder angst, ik voel me
Beter zelfverzekerd, ik zit lekker in m’n vel
Ik voelde me verloren, but the music got me
Screaming from the rooftop, kom op, shout it out
Everybody sing it out loud
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Zing het wereldwijd
In harmony, together we unite
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
We gaan voorbij de sterren, our lights will shine forever
Screaming from the rooftop, shout it out
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
Maar wat als het stil wordt? A world without sound
Niemand meer luistert naar elkaars verhaal
Laat dan de lichten niet doven
Kom, zing je mee?
And let’s sing together in harmony
En vaar met ons mee op de symfonie
De taal van muziek, die verstaat toch iedereen?
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Zing het wereldwijd
In harmony, together we unite
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
We gaan voorbij de sterren, our lights will shine forever
Screаming from the rooftop, shout it out
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
The music got me like
Ohh, sing
Like ohh.., sing
Like ohh, sing
Like ohh, sing
All we need is music in our liveѕ
Oh oh ohh…
Zing het wereldwijd
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Sing it worldwide
No one could hear me, I was singing secretly to myself
But now I step forward without fear, I feel
Better, confident, I’m feeling good about myself
I felt lost but the music got me
Screaming from the rooftop, come on, shout it out
Everybody sing it out loud
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Sing it worldwide
In harmony, together we unite
Oh oh ohh…
Together until the end
We’ll go beyond the stars, our light shining forever
Screaming from the rooftop, shout it out
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
But what if it gets silent? A world without sound
No one listens to each other’s stories anymore
So don’t turn down the lights
Come sing along?
Let’s sing in harmony
And join us in the symphony
Everyone understands the language of music
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Sing it worldwide
In harmony, together we unite
Oh oh ohh…
Together until the end
We’re going beyond the stars, our lights will shine forever
Screаming from the rooftop, shout it out
All we need is music in our lives
Oh oh ohh…
Till the end of time
The music got me like
Ohh, sing
Like ohh.., sing
Like ohh, sing
Like ohh, sing
All we need is music in our liveѕ
Oh oh ohh…
Sing it worldwide
What do you think of “Music” by Stay Tuned? Is this one of your favourite songs from this year’s contest? Let us know in the comments below.