eurovision 1987

Marcha

Marcha represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 1987 in Brussels with “Rechtop in de wind”, finishing 5th of 22.

who: Dutch singer
born: 2 July 1956, Lattrop, Netherlands
contest: 1987
best result: 5th, 1987
music: pop
active: since 1970
sang for: Netherlands

Biography

Marcha, also known as Marga Bult, is a Dutch singer and television presenter who has been a member of the groups Tulip, Babe and Dutch Divas. “Rechtop in de wind” finished joint fifth in Brussels in 1987.

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

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At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

1987 Brussels

Netherlands

“Rechtop in de wind”

5th of 22 Finished 5th of 22, with 83 points.

Sung in

Dutch

Written by

Peter Koelewijn

Conductor

Rogier van Otterloo

Running order

12th of 22

Age on the night

30

Won that year

Ireland: Johnny Logan, “Hold Me Now”

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The story of Eurovision 1987: Johnny Logan wins it twice

Away from Eurovision

Awards

Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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