Dutch public broadcasters NPO, AVROTROS and NOS have now appointed four members of the core team for Eurovision 2020. Two Executive Producers and two Deputy Executive Producers have been named as part of the core team.
The two Executive Producers are Sietse Bakker and Inge van de Weerd, while the Deputy Executive Producers are Emilie Sickinghe and Jessica Stam. Let’s get to know the team!
Sietse Bakker
Sietse Bakker has worked for many years as the Online Manager and also the Communication Manager for the Eurovision Song Contest, as well as being the Event Supervisor for Eurovision on behalf of the EBU. Bakker has also worked on Junior Eurovision for two years as the Executive Supervisor. Speaking of the upcoming edition of the contest, he says,
‘We want to create a Eurovision Song Contest that surprises Europe in a positive way, something that everyone in The Netherlands can identify themselves with and be proud of. We have set the bar high, but there is so much talent and creativity in The Netherlands that I am confident that it is possible. The ambition of this team to really make something special out of this, together with the chosen host city or region, is great!’
Inge van de Weerd
Inge van de Weerd has been working for the public broadcaster NOS since 1995, and has been the Executive Producer for various programmes over the last 10 years, including Prince’s Day, parliamentary elections and National Commemorations. Between 2007 and 2009 she was the Head of Delegation for The Netherlands at Eurovision, and her experience will be valuable in her upcoming role.
‘We have a lot of experience at NOS on large live TV productions, but this event is exceptional. It’s going to be an amazing challenge bringing professionals from public broadcasting and the creative industry together to show what we have to offer in The Netherlands’
Emilie Sickinghe
Emilie Sickinghe has worked at broadcaster AVROTROS since 2006 as a Producer of various music programmes, and has also been the Head of Delegation for The Netherlands at Eurovision since 2010. Emilie sees this opportunity as a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, from winning the contest with Duncan Laurence to organising and hosting the contest.
Jessica Stam
Jessica Stam has been working with NOS as a freelancer for many years, working on projects including 3FM Serious Request, the Koningsvaart, National Remembrance of MH17, National Veterans Day and more. She has also worked on various concerts and productions. Her motto is ‘do what your heart is going to sing’ which is perfect for her upcoming project.