Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992

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Eurovision Song Contest 1992
Country Netherlands
National selection
Selection processNationaal Songfestival 1992
Selection date(s)March 29, 1992
Selected entrantHumphrey Campbell
Selected song"Wijs me de weg"
Finals performance
Final result9th, 67 points
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest
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The Netherlands returned at the Eurovision Song Contest at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, after withdrawing from the 1991 contest.

Their entry was Humphrey Campbell with the song "Wijs me de weg" (Show me the way) after he won the Dutch national final, Nationaal Songfestival 1992. At Eurovision, the song came ninth, having received 67 points.

National final

Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), the Dutch national broadcaster, continued to host a national final to select the Dutch entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, held in Malmö, Sweden. Nationaal Songfestival 1992 was held at the NOS TV studios in Hilversum on 29 March 1992, hosted by Bas Westerweel. The winner was chosen by the votes of 12 regional juries.

The winner was Humphrey Campbell with the song "Wijs me de weg", composed by Edwin Schimscheimer.

Nationaal Songfestival 1992 - 29 March 1992
Draw Singer Song Points Place
1 Justian "De schok van mijn leven" 75 5
2 Laura Vlasblom "Gouden bergen" 88 2
3 Ferry Van Leeuwen "Een klassieke liefde" 56 7
4 Tony Neef and Hella Koffeman "Nooit geweten" 61 6
5 Rob Janszen "Net als een kind" 85 3
6 Fantasyx "Met mij gaat het goed" 42 9
7 Lisa Boray "Hartstocht" 81 4
8 Bob Van Niekerk "Waar is het feest" 44 8
9 Sigi "Wachten op water" 34 10
10 Humphrey Campbell "Wijs me de weg" 94 1

At Eurovision

Campbell performed 23rd (last) on the night of the contest, following Germany. "Wijs me de weg" came 9th of 23, receiving 67 points.

The Dutch conductor at the contest was Harry van Hoof.

Points awarded by the Netherlands

12 points  Italy
10 points  Ireland
8 points  Cyprus
7 points  United Kingdom
6 points  France
5 points  Malta
4 points  Greece
3 points  Israel
2 points  Iceland
1 point  Spain
Points awarded to the Netherlands
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also

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