30 June 2020
Every year, on Keti Koti, we celebrate that the Netherlands abolished slavery in Suriname and the Antilles on July 1st, 1863, and commemorate those who suffered in slavery. Slavery is an ineradicable part of the shared history between the Netherlands and its former colonies. Yet every year when I attend the commemoration and celebration, I… Continue reading ‘Gold’ live video, for Keti Koti
23 June 2020
FINALLY: We’re allowed to perform for an audience again! To celebrate I’ll be giving three exclusive intimate living room style concerts with my band in the upstairs room of AFAS Live on July 4th. There’s only 100 tickets available for each show – the pre sale has started now! I’m so excited to see you… Continue reading Three intimate concerts at AFAS Live on July 4th!
15 May 2020
One of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of my Eurovision journey so far was creating the music video for GROW. The first time I read the treatment, written by director Joe Roberts, I had goosebumps all over; the way he translated the song into a visual concept was right on point! We shot the entire… Continue reading ‘Grow’ Music Video Behind the Scenes!
1 May 2020
This is the official live music video for the acoustic version of ‘Grow’. We recorded and shot this version at one of The Netherlands’ most iconic venues: Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam. The acoustics in this legendary concert hall are unparalleled and performing there is always a magical experience. Wishing you strength and health in these challenging… Continue reading Watch: ‘Grow’ live at Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam
1 May 2020
OUT NOW: two live versions of my Eurovision song ‘Grow’! The first version is an acoustic performance accompanied on piano, recorded at one of The Netherlands’ most beautiful concert halls: Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam. The second version is a full-band live performance, recorded at Rotterdam Ahoy – the location where Eurovision would’ve taken place. It was really special to perform ‘Grow’ in these… Continue reading Live versions of ‘Grow’ out now on streaming!
28 April 2020
Yesterday my band and I performed a socially-distanced balcony concert, in honour of Kingsday, streamed by Staatsloterij 🎉 You can watch back the full concert here. This way we were still able to safely celebrate Kingsday, a national holiday in The Netherlands, despite the pandemic measures. Perquisite and I made the song especially for the… Continue reading Kingsday balcony & hospital concerts
15 March 2020
Wow! We’ve reached 1.000.000 views with the video for my Eurovision Song Contest track ‘Grow’ on YouTube! Also, it entered at place 30 in the Dutch Top 40 and at number 14 in the Dutch Airplay Top 200….! The video was created by Smarthouse Films and directed by Joe Roberts. Check out the video below!
4 March 2020
The song with which I’ll be representing The Netherlands at Eurovision Song Contest 2020, entitled Grow, is finally out in the world. For such a long time it was mine and now it’s yours. I wouldn’t be here without this song, and this would definitely not be such an incredible ride without my team. Working… Continue reading My Eurovision Song ‘Grow’ Out Now!
28 February 2020
I’m really honoured to share all of the wonderful images shot by the one and only Anton Corbijn. They serve as my official Eurovison Song Contest press pictures. You can view all the images here.
26 February 2020
I’m excited to finally announce that my Eurovision Song Contest song will be released on Wednesday March 4th! You can pre-save the track on your favourite streaming service to add it to your music library as soon as it comes out! Click here. 🙌🏾 📷: Anton Corbijn#TeamJeangu #Songfestival #ESC2020 #ESF2020 #Eurovision
