The Netherlands was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990 with the song "", written by Alie de Vries, and performed by the duo Maywood. The Dutch participating broadcaster, (NOS), selected its entry for the contest through a national final.
The first semi-final took place on 16 February 1990. Ten songs competed and five songs, chosen by an expert jury, qualified for the final.
The second semi-final took place on 23 February 1990. Ten songs competed and five songs, chosen by an expert jury, qualified for the final.
The final took place on 10 March 1990 at the Congresgebouw in The Hague, hosted by Paula Patricio. Ten songs competed, and the winner was chosen by juries in the twelve Dutch provinces, who awarded 10 points to their favourite song down to 1 point to the least-liked. Maywood won by a 7-point margin, having been ranked first by four of the juries, two more than any other competing song.
On the night of the final Maywood performed 5th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting "" had received 25 points from 10 countries, placing the Netherlands 15th of the 22 entries. The Dutch jury awarded its 12 points to .
The Dutch conductor at the contest was Harry van Hoof.