Netherlands in Own Eurovision Song Contest 42

Netherlands will participate in the Own Eurovision Song Contest 42. The Dutch entry will be selected through an internal selection.

Internal Selection
The dutch entry was selected through an Internal Selection. On December 2, 2015, NPO announced that Dirtcaps & Rochelle will represent the country with their single "Fools paradise".

At Own Eurovision 42
Netherlands will participate in one of the two semi finals.

On November 29, 2015 the country was draw to compete in the first semifinal.

On December 3, 2015 the running order of the Semi-Finals was revealed by the OEBU. Netherlands was draw on the 18th position out of 20 countries, that will compete in the first semifinal.

On December 20, 2015 it was revealed that Netherlands placed in the top 10 of the first semi-final and qualified in the Grand Final.

After the results of the first semifinal it was revealed that the country will compete on the 14th position out of 26 countries that will perform in the Grand Final.