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Belgium

The Belgian entry is chosen by either the French speaking RTBF or Flemmish VRT. Belgium first took part in 1956. The country has won once before (in 1986).

The heat is on – the time is right….

What am I? I am a country who's broadcasters alternate between each other  when it comes to entering the Eurovision Song Contest. This year it's the...

Belgium: Wide shots wash away soul

I'd been keen to see how the Belgians choose to stage their song, after a run of less than successful attempts. My initial feeling was...

Belgium – Is he holding back?

Rehearsals are just for that, rehearsing, and in the first run through where Jeremie has to hit the high glissando he fell off it...

Belgium – Pregnant pause but back now

If you happen to be following our updates in real time, you'll have noticed a break in coverage. This is because there was a...

Jérémie Makiese releases Belgian Eurovision song

Jérémie Makiese will represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin with 'Miss you'. The singer from Uccle won The Voice Belgique 2021...

Day 5 – Norway to Israel

Norway – first rehearsal report here Continuing with another delegation that is highly prepared and Norway’s Tix delivers three excellent runs through. Like Lithuania and...

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Belgium

This is another case of it wasn’t broke, so there’s nothing to fix. Hooverphonic turned in three perfect rehearsals again today, banking points with...

Belgium – are they hoovering up the points?

In words of one syllable - Oh yes All of my fears about this song are dispelled more and more every time I see this. ...
Destiny, Malta, Backstage, Rotterdam Ahoy, 9 May 2021

The Fanning Verdict: Eurovision 2021 Day Two

Today should be easy like Sunday morning, but in Eurovisionland, there's much going on. A bigger day for us with many of the big-hitters...

Belgium – it’s a mood

Right, time for Belgium. Again, an intriguing prospect for the staging. Having seen a live performance, I think it needs something more than just...