eurovision 1989

Justine Pelmelay

Justine Pelmelay represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 1989 in Lausanne with “Blijf zoals je bent”, finishing 15th of 22.

who
Dutch singer
born
24 September 1958, Leiden, Netherlands
contest
1989
best result
15th, 1989
music
pop
sang for
Netherlands

Biography

Justine Pelmelay is a Dutch singer. “Blijf zoals je bent” finished 15th of 22 for the Netherlands in Lausanne in 1989.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Justine Pelmelay”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1989 Lausanne

    Netherlands

    “Blijf zoals je bent”

    15th of 22 Finished 15th of 22, with 45 points.

    Sung in
    Dutch
    Written by
    Cees Bergman, Geertjan Hessing, Jan Kisjes, Aart Mol, Erwin van Prehm, Elmer Veerfoff
    Conductor
    Harry van Hoof
    Running order
    4th of 22
    Age on the night
    30
    Won that year
    Yugoslavia: Riva, “Rock Me”

    The story of Eurovision 1989: Two children, a crossbow and Yugoslavia's only win

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