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The [[Eurovision Song Contest 2024]] took place at the [[Malmö Arena]] in [[Malmö]], Sweden, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, the Netherlands was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2024-semi-final-draw-results |access-date=20 February 2024 |website=[[Eurovision Song Contest]] |publisher=[[European Broadcasting Union]] |language=en |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130182906/https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2024-semi-final-draw-results |url-status=live }}</ref> Klein was later drawn to perform in the 16th and last position in the semi-final, after [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Norway]]'s [[Gåte]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=William Lee |date=26 March 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/03/26/eurovision-2024-semi-final-running-order-revealed-tonight-from-1800-cet/280818/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427034238/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/03/26/eurovision-2024-semi-final-running-order-revealed-tonight-from-1800-cet/280818/ |archive-date=27 April 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
The [[Eurovision Song Contest 2024]] took place at the [[Malmö Arena]] in [[Malmö]], Sweden, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, the Netherlands was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final Draw results |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2024-semi-final-draw-results |access-date=20 February 2024 |website=[[Eurovision Song Contest]] |publisher=[[European Broadcasting Union]] |language=en |archive-date=30 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130182906/https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2024-semi-final-draw-results |url-status=live }}</ref> Klein was later drawn to perform in the 16th and last position in the semi-final, after [[Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Norway]]'s [[Gåte]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=William Lee |date=26 March 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Running Order Revealed |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/03/26/eurovision-2024-semi-final-running-order-revealed-tonight-from-1800-cet/280818/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427034238/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/03/26/eurovision-2024-semi-final-running-order-revealed-tonight-from-1800-cet/280818/ |archive-date=27 April 2024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Joost Klein, semi-finals, Eurovision 2024 05.jpg|left|thumb|Klein performing "Europapa" during the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals.]]
[[File:Joost Klein, semi-finals, Eurovision 2024 05.jpg|left|thumb|Klein performing "Europapa" during the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals.]]
For his Eurovision performance, Dutch comedian {{ill|Gover Meit|nl}} was appointed as the staging director.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Dijk |first=Sem Anne |date=2024-03-12 |title=Netherlands: Donny Ronny Will be Creative Director of Dutch Staging |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/12/donny-ronny-creative-director-dutch-staging/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Eurovoix |archive-date=21 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421150828/https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/12/donny-ronny-creative-director-dutch-staging/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Before the contest, Meit claimed that the performance would have unique aspects never seen before in Eurovision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Veen |first=Renske ten |date=21 April 2024 |title="Something never seen before": Dutch stage director Gover Meit teases Joost Klein's "Europapa" staging |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/04/21/netherlands-eurovision-2024-joost-klein-europapa-staging/281198/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501144528/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/04/21/netherlands-eurovision-2024-joost-klein-europapa-staging/281198/ }}</ref> The performance features Dutch YouTubers {{ill|Appie Mussa|nl}} (dressed in a blue and yellow bird costume) and Stuntkabouter,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dibben |first=Jazzi |date=27 April 2024 |title=Details for Joost Klein's Eurovision 2024 performance revealed |url=https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/27/joost-klein-eurovision-2024-staging-details/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=That Eurovision Site |language=en-GB |archive-date=28 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428011952/https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/27/joost-klein-eurovision-2024-staging-details/ }}</ref> with Klein wearing a blue suit with exaggerated shoulder pads surrounded by two backing dancers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Postma |first=Angus |date=30 April 2024 |title=That Eurovision Review: Birds and tracksuits for Joost Klein in his first rehearsal |url=https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/30/joost-klein-the-netherlands-first-rehearsal/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=That Eurovision Site |language=en-GB |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501144509/https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/30/joost-klein-the-netherlands-first-rehearsal/ }}</ref> The opening shot displays an image of Klein speaking the first lines of the song, with following displays including pictures of food, shots from the song's music video. The performance was remarked to have gone at a fast pace according to ''Trouw'', who stated that it "passed by at such a fast pace that it was difficult to make sense of it all".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schipper |first=Nienke |date=8 May 2024 |title=Eurovisie-act van Joost Klein is supersnel en verwarrend |trans-title=Joost Klein's Eurovision act is super fast and confusing |url=https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/eurovisie-act-van-joost-klein-is-supersnel-en-verwarrend~b1653a95/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240508170100/https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/eurovisie-act-van-joost-klein-is-supersnel-en-verwarrend~b1653a95/#selection-841.0-841.56 |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Trouw]]}}</ref> Amidst the semi-final performance, reception to the performance was mixed. ''Trouw''<nowiki/>'s Sylvain Ephimenco praised the performance; particularly Klein's outfit, which was viewed by Ephimenco as "self-mockery... you have the cheerful appearance of an artist who does not want to appear too serious... an ode to our continental home".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ephimenco |first=Sylvain |date=6 May 2024 |title=Makkelijk te raden dat ik Joost Klein op de hoogste Eurovisie-trede wens |trans-title=Easy to guess that I wish Joost Klein on the highest Eurovision step |url=https://www.trouw.nl/opinie/makkelijk-te-raden-dat-ik-joost-klein-op-de-hoogste-eurovisie-trede-wens~b260e717/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240507103424/https://www.trouw.nl/opinie/makkelijk-te-raden-dat-ik-joost-klein-op-de-hoogste-eurovisie-trede-wens~b260e717/#selection-833.0-833.72 |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Trouw]]}}</ref> However, the staging and Meit received some criticism for promising too much; [[De Telegraaf|''De Telegraaf'']] writer Richard van de Crommert stated that the promise was "not returned", referring to a lack of the use of [[augmented reality]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crommert |first=Richard van de |date=8 May 2024 |title=Drie minuten 'instant fun' tijdens optreden Joost Klein op Songfestival |trans-title=Three minutes of 'instant fun' during Joost Klein's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/1163075405/drie-minuten-instant-fun-tijdens-optreden-joost-klein-op-songfestival |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref> "Europapa" nevertheless was able to secure a position in the grand final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=William Lee |date=9 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final 2 Results and Qualifiers |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/09/live-discussion-semi-final-2-of-eurovision-2024/281585/ |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref> finishing in second with 182 points, only behind [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Israel]]'s [[Eden Golan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vautrey |first=Jonathan |date=12 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 semi-finals: Detailed results show Croatia and Israel won each show |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/12/eurovision-2024-semi-finals-croatia-israel/281694/ |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
For his Eurovision performance, Dutch comedian {{ill|Gover Meit|nl}} was appointed as the staging director.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Dijk |first=Sem Anne |date=2024-03-12 |title=Netherlands: Donny Ronny Will be Creative Director of Dutch Staging |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/12/donny-ronny-creative-director-dutch-staging/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Eurovoix |archive-date=21 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421150828/https://eurovoix.com/2024/03/12/donny-ronny-creative-director-dutch-staging/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Before the contest, Meit claimed that the performance would have unique aspects never seen before in Eurovision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Veen |first=Renske ten |date=21 April 2024 |title="Something never seen before": Dutch stage director Gover Meit teases Joost Klein's "Europapa" staging |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/04/21/netherlands-eurovision-2024-joost-klein-europapa-staging/281198/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501144528/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/04/21/netherlands-eurovision-2024-joost-klein-europapa-staging/281198/ }}</ref> The performance features Dutch YouTubers {{ill|Appie Mussa|nl}} (dressed in a blue and yellow bird costume) and Stuntkabouter,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dibben |first=Jazzi |date=27 April 2024 |title=Details for Joost Klein's Eurovision 2024 performance revealed |url=https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/27/joost-klein-eurovision-2024-staging-details/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=That Eurovision Site |language=en-GB |archive-date=28 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428011952/https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/27/joost-klein-eurovision-2024-staging-details/ }}</ref> with Klein wearing a blue suit with exaggerated shoulder pads surrounded by two backing dancers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Postma |first=Angus |date=30 April 2024 |title=That Eurovision Review: Birds and tracksuits for Joost Klein in his first rehearsal |url=https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/30/joost-klein-the-netherlands-first-rehearsal/ |url-status=live |access-date=30 April 2024 |website=That Eurovision Site |language=en-GB |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501144509/https://thateurovisionsite.com/2024/04/30/joost-klein-the-netherlands-first-rehearsal/ }}</ref> The opening shot displays an image of Klein speaking the first lines of the song, with following displays including pictures of food, shots from the song's music video, and animations of Klein.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lahav |first=Doron |date=8 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final 2: Dress/Jury Rehearsal Live Commentary |url=https://escbeat.com/2024/05/08/eurovision-2024-semi-final-2-dress-jury-rehearsal-live-commetary/ |url-status=live |access-date=18 May 2024 |website=ESC Beat |language=en-US}}</ref> The performance was remarked to have gone at a fast pace according to ''Trouw'', who stated that it "passed by at such a fast pace that it was difficult to make sense of it all".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Schipper |first=Nienke |date=8 May 2024 |title=Eurovisie-act van Joost Klein is supersnel en verwarrend |trans-title=Joost Klein's Eurovision act is super fast and confusing |url=https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/eurovisie-act-van-joost-klein-is-supersnel-en-verwarrend~b1653a95/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240508170100/https://www.trouw.nl/cultuur-media/eurovisie-act-van-joost-klein-is-supersnel-en-verwarrend~b1653a95/#selection-841.0-841.56 |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Trouw]]}}</ref> Amidst the semi-final performance, reception to the performance was mixed. ''Trouw''<nowiki/>'s Sylvain Ephimenco praised the performance; particularly Klein's outfit, which was viewed by Ephimenco as "self-mockery... you have the cheerful appearance of an artist who does not want to appear too serious... an ode to our continental home".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ephimenco |first=Sylvain |date=6 May 2024 |title=Makkelijk te raden dat ik Joost Klein op de hoogste Eurovisie-trede wens |trans-title=Easy to guess that I wish Joost Klein on the highest Eurovision step |url=https://www.trouw.nl/opinie/makkelijk-te-raden-dat-ik-joost-klein-op-de-hoogste-eurovisie-trede-wens~b260e717/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240507103424/https://www.trouw.nl/opinie/makkelijk-te-raden-dat-ik-joost-klein-op-de-hoogste-eurovisie-trede-wens~b260e717/#selection-833.0-833.72 |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Trouw]]}}</ref> However, the staging and Meit received some criticism for promising too much; [[De Telegraaf|''De Telegraaf'']] writer Richard van de Crommert stated that the promise was "not returned", referring to a lack of the use of [[augmented reality]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crommert |first=Richard van de |date=8 May 2024 |title=Drie minuten 'instant fun' tijdens optreden Joost Klein op Songfestival |trans-title=Three minutes of 'instant fun' during Joost Klein's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/1163075405/drie-minuten-instant-fun-tijdens-optreden-joost-klein-op-songfestival |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref> "Europapa" nevertheless was able to secure a position in the grand final,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=William Lee |date=9 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024: Semi-Final 2 Results and Qualifiers |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/09/live-discussion-semi-final-2-of-eurovision-2024/281585/ |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref> finishing in second with 182 points, only behind [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Israel]]'s [[Eden Golan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vautrey |first=Jonathan |date=12 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 semi-finals: Detailed results show Croatia and Israel won each show |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/12/eurovision-2024-semi-finals-croatia-israel/281694/ |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


==== Disqualification ====
==== Disqualification ====
Klein was later drawn to perform fifth in the final following his qualification, after [[Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Luxembourg]]'s [[Tali Golergant|Tali]] and before [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Israel]]'s [[Eden Golan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vautrey |first=Jonathan |date=10 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 grand final running order: Ukraine in second, Austria closes |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/eurovision-2024-grand-final-running-order/281608/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510011747/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/eurovision-2024-grand-final-running-order/281608/ |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=10 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The day before the grand final, Klein did not take part in the dress rehearsal, despite being present at the flag parade rehearsal, with the [[European Broadcasting Union]] (EBU) stating he would not be rehearsing "until further notice" due to an "incident" involving him being investigated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/eurovision-the-netherlands-entry-joost-klein-not-rehearsing-until-further-notice-over-incident-13132862|title=Eurovision 2024: The Netherlands' entry Joost Klein not rehearsing 'until further notice' over 'incident' - as EBU website goes down|date=2024-05-10|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Sky News]]|last=Minelle|first=Bethany}}</ref> During the jury show, which was held the same evening, Klein did not perform again, with his semi-final performance being used as a replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/the-netherlands-joost-klein-removed-from-eurovision-rehearsals-as-ebu-investigates-incident/281628/|title=The Netherlands' Joost Klein excluded from Eurovision jury final as EBU investigation continues (UPDATED)|date=2024-05-10|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Wiwibloggs]]|last=Adams|first=William Lee}}</ref> On the day of the grand final, the EBU released a statement revealing that Klein will not perform in the grand final due to the [[Swedish police]] having investigated a "complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance" in the second semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/statement-dutch-participation-eurovision-song-contest|title=Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest|date=2024-05-11|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Eurovision Song Contest|Eurovision.tv]]}}</ref> According to the Swedish police, Klein had been reported for making "unlawful threats".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-11 |title=Joost Klein: Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68993726 |language=en-GB |website=[[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] |first=Mark |last=Savage |access-date=2024-05-11}}</ref> Klein denied any wrongdoing through his lawyer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leeuwen |first=Marlies van |date=17 May 2024 |title=Advocaat: Joost Klein ontkent elk strafbaar feit en voelt zich verdrietig |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/advocaat-joost-klein-ontkent-elk-strafbaar-feit-en-voelt-zich-verdrietig~a0b28457 |access-date=19 May 2024 |website=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]}}</ref>
Klein was later drawn to perform fifth in the final following his qualification, after [[Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Luxembourg]]'s [[Tali Golergant|Tali]] and before [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024|Israel]]'s [[Eden Golan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vautrey |first=Jonathan |date=10 May 2024 |title=Eurovision 2024 grand final running order: Ukraine in second, Austria closes |url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/eurovision-2024-grand-final-running-order/281608/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510011747/https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/eurovision-2024-grand-final-running-order/281608/ |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=10 May 2024 |website=[[Wiwibloggs]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The day before the grand final, Klein did not take part in the dress rehearsal, despite being present at the flag parade rehearsal, with the [[European Broadcasting Union]] (EBU) stating he would not be rehearsing "until further notice" due to an "incident" involving him being investigated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/eurovision-the-netherlands-entry-joost-klein-not-rehearsing-until-further-notice-over-incident-13132862|title=Eurovision 2024: The Netherlands' entry Joost Klein not rehearsing 'until further notice' over 'incident' - as EBU website goes down|date=2024-05-10|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Sky News]]|last=Minelle|first=Bethany}}</ref> During the jury show, which was held the same evening, Klein did not perform again, with his semi-final performance being used as a replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiwibloggs.com/2024/05/10/the-netherlands-joost-klein-removed-from-eurovision-rehearsals-as-ebu-investigates-incident/281628/|title=The Netherlands' Joost Klein excluded from Eurovision jury final as EBU investigation continues (UPDATED)|date=2024-05-10|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Wiwibloggs]]|last=Adams|first=William Lee}}</ref> On the day of the grand final, the EBU released a statement revealing that Klein will not perform in the grand final due to the [[Swedish police]] having investigated a "complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance" in the second semi-final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/mediacentre/release/statement-dutch-participation-eurovision-song-contest|title=Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest|date=2024-05-11|access-date=2024-05-11|website=[[Eurovision Song Contest|Eurovision.tv]]}}</ref> According to the Swedish police, Klein had been reported for making "unlawful threats".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-11 |title=Joost Klein: Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68993726 |language=en-GB |website=[[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] |first=Mark |last=Savage |access-date=2024-05-11}}</ref> Klein denied any wrongdoing through his lawyer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leeuwen |first=Marlies van |date=17 May 2024 |title=Advocaat: Joost Klein ontkent elk strafbaar feit en voelt zich verdrietig |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/advocaat-joost-klein-ontkent-elk-strafbaar-feit-en-voelt-zich-verdrietig~a0b28457 |access-date=19 May 2024 |website=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]}}</ref>


==== Reactions to disqualification ====
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| quote = "[Klein] is getting way too big, what are we going to do about it? Wait, what did he do? Basically nothing? Disqualification!... What about [Israel]?... Oh, you mean [[Casualties of the Israel–Hamas war|all those innocent people]]? Nah, I'm cool with it. They can stay."
| quote = "[Klein] is getting way too big, what are we going to do about it? Wait, what did he do? Basically nothing? Disqualification!... What about [Israel]?... Oh, you mean [[Casualties of the Israel–Hamas war|all those innocent people]]? Nah, I'm cool with it. They can stay."
| source = Appie Mussa's comments in a satirical [[TikTok]] video captioned "EBU be like" where he portrays the EBU, criticising it for disqualifying Klein and retaining Israel's [[Eden Golan]] despite calls for its exclusion.
| source = Appie Mussa's comments in a satirical [[TikTok]] video captioned "EBU be like" where he portrays the EBU, criticising it for disqualifying Klein and retaining Israel's [[Eden Golan]] despite calls for its exclusion.
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}}The disqualification was met with relative scorn. In a press release statement, [[AVROTROS]] stated that they were "shocked" and called the decision to disqualify Klein "very heavy and disproportionate".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Oltermann |first=Philip |date=11 May 2024 |title=Dutch broadcaster decries Eurovision decision to ban its contestant |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/11/netherlands-eurovision-entry-disqualified-from-song-contest |access-date=12 May 2024 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 May 2024 |title=Statement AVROTROS over diskwalificatie Joost Klein |url=https://www.avrotros.nl/article/nederland-gediskwalificeerd-van-eurovisie-songfestival~527/ |access-date=13 May 2024 |website=[[AVROTROS]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> Mussa, in response to their disqualification, released a [[TikTok]] that criticized the EBU, where he imitated a satirical version of the organization. In it, he claimed that despite Klein doing "basically nothing", the EBU opted to disqualify him nevertheless. He further went on to criticize the EBU's handling of calls to [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024#Calls for exclusion|exclude Israel from that year's contest]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2024 |title=Blauwe vogel reageert op diskwalificatie Joost Klein: 'Hij heeft bijna niets gedaan? Diskwalificatie!' |trans-title=Blue bird responds to Joost Klein's disqualification: 'He did almost nothing? Disqualification!' |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/740837437/blauwe-vogel-reageert-op-diskwalificatie-joost-klein-hij-heeft-bijna-niets-gedaan-diskwalificatie |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref> [[Cornald Maas]], AVROTROS' television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest and member of its Dutch selection committee, declared the punishment [[Cruel and unusual punishment|cruel and unusual]] and later added, "fuck the EBU".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crommert |first=Richard van de |date=11 May 2024 |title=Cornald Maas: 'Iedereen zal na afloop constateren dat het niks heeft voorgesteld' |trans-title=Cornald Maas: 'Afterwards everyone will conclude that it meant nothing' |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/446500530/cornald-maas-iedereen-zal-na-afloop-constateren-dat-het-niks-heeft-voorgesteld |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref>
}}The disqualification was met with relative scorn in the Netherlands. In a press release statement, [[AVROTROS]] stated that they were "shocked" and called the decision to disqualify Klein "very heavy and disproportionate".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Oltermann |first=Philip |date=11 May 2024 |title=Dutch broadcaster decries Eurovision decision to ban its contestant |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/may/11/netherlands-eurovision-entry-disqualified-from-song-contest |access-date=12 May 2024 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 May 2024 |title=Statement AVROTROS over diskwalificatie Joost Klein |url=https://www.avrotros.nl/article/nederland-gediskwalificeerd-van-eurovisie-songfestival~527/ |access-date=13 May 2024 |website=[[AVROTROS]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> Mussa, in response to their disqualification, released a [[TikTok]] that criticized the EBU, where he imitated a satirical version of the organization. In it, he claimed that despite Klein doing "basically nothing", the EBU opted to disqualify him nevertheless. He further went on to criticize the EBU's handling of calls to [[Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024#Calls for exclusion|exclude Israel from that year's contest]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2024 |title=Blauwe vogel reageert op diskwalificatie Joost Klein: 'Hij heeft bijna niets gedaan? Diskwalificatie!' |trans-title=Blue bird responds to Joost Klein's disqualification: 'He did almost nothing? Disqualification!' |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/740837437/blauwe-vogel-reageert-op-diskwalificatie-joost-klein-hij-heeft-bijna-niets-gedaan-diskwalificatie |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref> [[Cornald Maas]], AVROTROS' television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest and member of its Dutch selection committee, declared the punishment [[Cruel and unusual punishment|cruel and unusual]] and later added, "fuck the EBU".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crommert |first=Richard van de |date=11 May 2024 |title=Cornald Maas: 'Iedereen zal na afloop constateren dat het niks heeft voorgesteld' |trans-title=Cornald Maas: 'Afterwards everyone will conclude that it meant nothing' |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/446500530/cornald-maas-iedereen-zal-na-afloop-constateren-dat-het-niks-heeft-voorgesteld |access-date=12 May 2024 |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref> Niels van der Laan and Jeroen Woe, hosts of the Dutch satirical television show {{ill|Even tot hier|nl|italic=y}}, performed a parody of the song that within its verses criticized the EBU; among these were lines that stated that the investigation "really screwed Joost there" and that "the Ikea jury members have a screw loose".<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 May 2024 |title=Even tot hier haalt met Europapa-parodie uit naar EBU en gaat viraal, ook wereldwijd |trans-title=Even up to here lashes out at EBU with Europapa parody and goes viral, also worldwide |url=https://www.ad.nl/show/even-tot-hier-haalt-met-europapa-parodie-uit-naar-ebu-en-gaat-viraal-ook-wereldwijd~ae4fe763/ |url-status=live |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]}}</ref> ''De Telegraaf'' reported that numerous churches across the Netherlands played "Europapa" with church bells in the wake of Klein's disqualification.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mulder |first=Merlin |date=13 May 2024 |title=’Europapa’ schalt dinsdag uit verschillende kerktorens |trans-title='Europapa' blares from various church towers on Tuesday |url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/entertainment/1627793146/europapa-schalt-dinsdag-uit-verschillende-kerktorens |url-status=live |access-date=17 May 2024 |website=[[De Telegraaf]]}}</ref>


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"Europapa"
Single by Joost
LanguageDutch
English titleEurodaddy
Released29 February 2024 (2024-02-29)
Genre
Length2:40
LabelSelf-released
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
  • Paul Elstak
  • Teun de Kruif
Joost singles chronology
"Droom groot"
(2023) 		"Europapa"
(2024)
Music video
"Europapa" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2024 entry
Country
Language
Composer(s)
  • Dylan van Dael[a]
  • Paul Elstak
  • Teun de Kruif
  • Thijmen Melissant
Finals performance
Semi-final result
2nd
Semi-final points
182
Final result
Disqualified
Entry chronology
◄ "Burning Daylight" (2023)
Official performance video
"Europapa" (Second Semi-Final) on YouTube

"Europapa" (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈøːroːˌpɑpaː]; lit. 'Eurodaddy') is a song by Dutch musician Joost Klein. Self-described as a "very Dutch" 1990s-style song, it was written by Klein along with six other songwriters. It was self-released on 29 February 2024 and represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where it was disqualified from the final due to Klein reportedly making "unlawful threats" to a member of the contest's production crew.

The song has been described as an ode to Europe and a "letter" to his late father, who taught him that the world has "no borders". "Europapa" drew commercial success, peaking at number one on the singles charts of the Netherlands, Flanders and Lithuania.

Background and composition

"Europapa" was composed by Paul Elstak, Teun de Kruif (Tantu Beats), Thijmen Melissant and Dylan van Dael, with its lyrics written by Klein, Donny Ellerström (Maradonnie) and Tim Haars (as Gerrie from New Kids).[1] In interviews, Klein stated that the song is an ode to Europe and a "letter" to his late father, who taught him that the world has no "borders".[2][3] Described by Trouw as "retro happy hardcore", the song's style draws inspiration from 2 Unlimited and Vengaboys according to Klein, being a mix between the "typical Eurovision genre" and gabber.[4] Vulture's Jon O'Brien also noted influences from Scooter.[5]

The song premiered on 29 February 2024 on a special live broadcast of De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach at 16:45 CET, presented by Arjen Lubach.[6]

Music video and promotion

Along with the song's release, an accompanying music video was released on the same day. Directed by Véras Fawaz,[1] the music video for "Europapa" was premiered live on De Avondshow met Arjen Lubach at 16:45 CET, followed by a release on the Eurovision Song Contest channel on YouTube ten minutes later.[7] The music video features cameo appearances by past Dutch Eurovision entrants René Froger (2009, as part of De Toppers) and S10 (2022), in addition to Emma Wortelboer, the Dutch spokesperson for the 2019 contest, and TikTokers Appie Mussa [nl] and Stuntkabouter, who will join him on stage at the contest.[1][8]

In interviews, Klein has stated that the video details the story of "an orphan traveling Europe ... trying to get known, to get his name out there". The video is heavily inspired by his life story; particularly the event of losing his father early in his life. The end of the video displays a family photo featuring Klein and his dad, along with a house burning; to Klein, it represented years of therapy and "how in certain therapy sessions they make you write down ... a part of your story, and then you have to burn it to make room for new energy".[9]

Promotion

To further promote the song in the months before the Eurovision Song Contest, Klein performed the song on numerous occasions. He first performed the song live on 14 March 2024 during a concert at 013 in Tilburg.[10] He later announced his intent to participate in various Eurovision pre-parties throughout the month of April, including Eurovision in Concert 2024[11] and the Nordic Eurovision Party 2024.[12]

Critical reception

"Europapa" has drawn relatively positive reactions. Richard van de Crommert, writer for De Telegraaf, felt that the song was a strong representation of Dutch culture, declaring it a "cheerful and crazy composition".[13] In a Wiwibloggs review containing several reviews from several critics, the song was rated 7.4 out of 10 points,[14] earning ninth out of 37 songs on the site's annual ranking.[15] Vulture's Jon O'Brien ranked the song seventh overall, acknowledging that it might be "as divisive as the Brexit referendum" but praising the "strangely moving" ending of the song that pays tribute to Klein's father.[5] Erin Adams, writer for The Scotsman, gave the song a heavily positive review, rating it nine out of 10 points and declaring it an "Eurovision anthem".[16] In contrast, ESC Beat's Doron Lahav ranked the song 27th overall.[17]

Cover versions

After the song's release, several cover versions were made in the Netherlands, for instance in Dutch Sign Language[18] and on barrel organ.[19] Parodies of the song were dedicated to similar sounding locations and concepts, such as Europapark railway station in Groningen, the Europaplein square in Leeuwarden,[20] and the folk music style hoempapa.[21]

Eurovision Song Contest

Main article: Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Internal selection

The Netherlands' broadcaster for the Eurovision Song Contest, AVROTROS, announced its intent to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on 16 May 2023,[22] confirming an internal selection in July.[23] A committee consisting of seven people selected ten artists for a shortlist;[24] the list was later shortened down to five for live auditions which took place on 28 November.[25][26] On 11 December, Klein was officially announced as the Netherlands' representative for Eurovision.[27]

At Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, Sweden, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 7 and 9 May and the final on 11 May 2024. During the allocation draw on 30 January 2024, the Netherlands was drawn to compete in the second semi-final, performing in the second half of the show.[28] Klein was later drawn to perform in the 16th and last position in the semi-final, after Norway's Gåte.[29]

Klein performing "Europapa" during the Eurovision 2024 semi-finals.

For his Eurovision performance, Dutch comedian Gover Meit [nl] was appointed as the staging director.[30] Before the contest, Meit claimed that the performance would have unique aspects never seen before in Eurovision.[31] The performance features Dutch YouTubers Appie Mussa [nl] (dressed in a blue and yellow bird costume) and Stuntkabouter,[32] with Klein wearing a blue suit with exaggerated shoulder pads surrounded by two backing dancers.[33] The opening shot displays an image of Klein speaking the first lines of the song, with following displays including pictures of food, shots from the song's music video, and animations of Klein.[34][35] The performance was remarked to have gone at a fast pace according to Trouw, who stated that it "passed by at such a fast pace that it was difficult to make sense of it all".[34] Amidst the semi-final performance, reception to the performance was mixed. Trouw's Sylvain Ephimenco praised the performance; particularly Klein's outfit, which was viewed by Ephimenco as "self-mockery... you have the cheerful appearance of an artist who does not want to appear too serious... an ode to our continental home".[36] However, the staging and Meit received some criticism for promising too much; De Telegraaf writer Richard van de Crommert stated that the promise was "not returned", referring to a lack of the use of augmented reality.[37] "Europapa" nevertheless was able to secure a position in the grand final,[38] finishing in second with 182 points, only behind Israel's Eden Golan.[39]

Disqualification

Klein was later drawn to perform fifth in the final following his qualification, after Luxembourg's Tali and before Israel's Eden Golan.[40] The day before the grand final, Klein did not take part in the dress rehearsal, despite being present at the flag parade rehearsal, with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) stating he would not be rehearsing "until further notice" due to an "incident" involving him being investigated.[41] During the jury show, which was held the same evening, Klein did not perform again, with his semi-final performance being used as a replacement.[42] On the day of the grand final, the EBU released a statement revealing that Klein will not perform in the grand final due to the Swedish police having investigated a "complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance" in the second semi-final.[43] According to the Swedish police, Klein had been reported for making "unlawful threats".[44] Klein denied any wrongdoing through his lawyer.[45]

Reactions to disqualification

"[Klein] is getting way too big, what are we going to do about it? Wait, what did he do? Basically nothing? Disqualification!... What about [Israel]?... Oh, you mean all those innocent people? Nah, I'm cool with it. They can stay."

Appie Mussa's comments in a satirical TikTok video captioned "EBU be like" where he portrays the EBU, criticising it for disqualifying Klein and retaining Israel's Eden Golan despite calls for its exclusion.

The disqualification was met with relative scorn in the Netherlands. In a press release statement, AVROTROS stated that they were "shocked" and called the decision to disqualify Klein "very heavy and disproportionate".[46][47] Mussa, in response to their disqualification, released a TikTok that criticized the EBU, where he imitated a satirical version of the organization. In it, he claimed that despite Klein doing "basically nothing", the EBU opted to disqualify him nevertheless. He further went on to criticize the EBU's handling of calls to exclude Israel from that year's contest.[48] Cornald Maas, AVROTROS' television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest and member of its Dutch selection committee, declared the punishment cruel and unusual and later added, "fuck the EBU".[49] Niels van der Laan and Jeroen Woe, hosts of the Dutch satirical television show Even tot hier  [nl], performed a parody of the song that within its verses criticized the EBU; among these were lines that stated that the investigation "really screwed Joost there" and that "the Ikea jury members have a screw loose".[50] De Telegraaf reported that numerous churches across the Netherlands played "Europapa" with church bells in the wake of Klein's disqualification.[51]

Commercial performance

In the Netherlands, the song broke the record for the most streamed song in a single day on Spotify within the country.[52][53]

Track listing

Digital download / streaming – original
No.TitleLyricsMusicProducer(s)Length
1."Europapa"
  • De Kruif
  • Elstak
2:40
2."Europapa" (outro)
  • Klein
  • Dylan van Dael
  • De Kruif
  • De Kruif
  • Van Dael
1:07
Total length:3:47
Europapa: Greatest Hits EP
No.TitleLength
1."Europapa"2:40
2."Europapa" (official remix)1:48
3."Europapa" (Used [nl] remix)2:26
4."Europapa" (DJ Paul Elstak remix)3:01
5."Europapa" (sped up)2:02
6."Europapa" (ringtone)0:57
Total length:12:57

Charts

Chart performance for "Europapa"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[54] 1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[55] 2
Germany (GfK)[56] 13
Greece International (IFPI)[57] 66
Ireland (IRMA)[58] 22
Lithuania (AGATA)[59] 1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[60] 1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[61] 1
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[62] 17
Norway (VG-lista)[63] 17
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[64] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[65] 37

Notes

  1. ^ Van Dael is credited solely as the composer of the outro. Therefore, he is not credited on the single, but is credited on the Eurovision version which interpolates the aforementioned outro.

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