Duncan Laurence
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Duncan de Moor, known professionally as Duncan Laurence, is a Dutch singer and songwriter. He represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with his song "Arcade" and went on to win the competition, giving the Netherlands its first Eurovision win since 1975. "Arcade" became one of the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winning entries on streaming platforms and international charts in recent history. Prior to Eurovision, Laurence was a semi-finalist in the fifth season of The Voice of Holland.
Laurence with the 2019 Eurovision trophy
Laurence during his time at the Rock Academy in Tilburg in 2014.
Laurence performing "Arcade" during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
Laurence and guitarist Carlota Lopez van de Logt
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019
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The Netherlands participated in and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Arcade" written by Duncan Laurence, Joel Sjöö, Wouter Hardy and Will Knox. The song was performed by Duncan Laurence, who was internally selected by the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS to represent the Netherlands at the 2019 contest in Tel Aviv, Israel. Laurence's appointment as the Dutch representative was announced on 21 January 2019, while the song, "Arcade", was presented to the public on 7 March 2019.
Duncan Laurence (pictured in 2021) was internally selected to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019.
A video postcard introduced Duncan Laurence's performance in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. The postcard was filmed at the Mount Arbel and featured Duncan Laurence performing a themed dance.
Duncan Laurence during a rehearsal before the second semi-final.
Duncan Laurence during the winner's press conference