Duncan Laurence

Duncan Laurence gained international recognition after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019, solidifying his career as an acclaimed singer-songwriter. After gaining international recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019, Duncan Laurence solidified his career as an acclaimed singer-songwriter. Laurence had previously honed his craft, reaching the semi-finals on the fifth season of The Voice of Holland in 2014 and co-writing TVXQ’s song ‘Closer’ in 2018. In March 2019, Laurence released the breakout single ‘Arcade,’ which he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel.

In recognition of its global impact, Laurence received a Global Platinum record for achieving over one billion streams of ‘Arcade’ in 2021. The same year, he opened the Eurovision Song Contest with a performance of his song ‘Feel Something.’ Expanding his artistic footprint, Laurence joined the industry as a coach on The Voice Kids Belgium in 2022. He followed this with the release of his critically acclaimed second studio album, ‘Skyboy,’ in 2023, which was lauded by De Volkskrant for its ‘variety and melodic strength.’ In the same year, demonstrating his continued influence within the Eurovision landscape, Laurence co-wrote the Dutch entry for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, reinforcing his enduring connection to the competition that launched his global career.