Both song and performer were chosen internally by broadcaster RAI.

The best performers are chosen for regional all-star teams and on the basis of those contests the Eagles are selected.

Originally, two or three performers are chosen, however the jury decided to include three artists in addition to the televote winner creating a total of four.

The top senior and junior performers will be chosen for elite teams that will compete in major international events during the next year.

The performers were chosen both for the educational content of their work and their performance skill.

Every month, a different performer would be chosen as the subject of the flyer.

A showcase event is held every November from which one performer is chosen to receive the award.

The song and performer were chosen independently of each other at the Dutch national final on 24 February.

Instead, the performers submitted applications and were chosen by lottery.

As usual, the song and performer were chosen internally by broadcaster RAI.