 The Common Linnets capitalised on their Eurovision success with several events across Europe , including in Belgium , Germany and a secret concert in Vienna , Austria . However some controversy erupted when Waylon was absent from several scheduled events in May 2014 , as well as inactivity from his official Twitter account for over a week . After becoming active again on social media , he expressed bemusement over the media frenzy over his absence . He also stated that The Common Linnets was always DeLange 's vehicle and that his continuing participation in the group was always agreed to be in a varying capacity , and that he wished to focus on his solo career , including the release of his new album , which had already been delayed . Waylon stepped down from the group after their performance at the <unk> Festival in Enschede . 
