The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1984 with the song "", written by Peter van Asten and Richard de Bois, and performed by Maribelle. The Dutch participating broadcaster, (NOS), selected its entry through a national final. Maribelle had previously missed out narrowly in the .
Before Eurovision
(NOS) held the national final at its television studios in Hilversum, hosted by Eddy Becker. Five acts took part, performing two songs each. Voting was by 12 regional juries awarding points in Eurovision-style. "" emerged the winner by a 10-point margin over Maribelle's second song "".
+ Final – 14 March 1984 Artist Song Points Place 1Brigitte"Jeruzalem"458 2Edward Reekers"Dief in de nacht" 616 3Claudia Hoogendoorn"Nooit vergeten"2010 4Vulcano"Dolce far niente"974 5Maribelle"Vanavond"1032 6Brigitte"Later"635 7Edward Reekers"Doe wat je voelt"577 8Claudia Hoogendoorn"Dans"419 9Vulcano"1, 2, 3"1023 10Maribelle"Ik hou van jou"1131
At Eurovision On the night of the final Maribelle performed 11th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 34 points from seven countries, placing the Netherlands joint 13th (with ) of the 19 entries. The Dutch jury awarded its 12 points to .
The Dutch conductor at the contest was Rogier van Otterloo.
Voting
+ Points awarded to the Netherlands Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
+ Points awarded by the Netherlands Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
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