Dutch broadcaster TROS has released the official videoclip for Calm after the storm, the Dutch entry for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

The song is performed by The Common Linnets, the duo consisting of Ilse Delange and Waylon. The video was directed by Paul Bellaart, who has previously worked with Ilse Delange on a number of music videos in the past.

You can view the video, and a behind the scenes “making of” clip on the Songfestival.nl website.

The Netherlands will compete in the second half of the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on 6 May. The country has competed in the contest since its debut in 1956, only missing participation 4 years since then. The country has won the contest a total of 4 times, most recently in 1975. Last year, Anouk represented the nation with the song Birds, achieving 9th place in the Grand Final, their best placement in over a decade.

Stay tuned to esctoday.com for more news on the Netherlands and the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest.


Peter has been following the contest since 2006 when he was studying in France. He currently lives in New Brunswick, Canada, but maintains a strong connection with the Eurovision Song Contest, introducing it to new fans each year. He joined the esctoday.com team in 2013 as a writer.