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ONEUROPE: Eurovision Song Contest news

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).

5 September – Forget your wild hairs

Our friends in Belgium are a curious bunch. Plucky as ever, and taking part since the first contest (1956 in case you were wondering),...

24 July – Ooh… I know that it hurts

If you can cast your mind back to 1956 - never forget your heritage - you'll know seven countries took part. Look them up....

Belgium: Another place and time?

Hooverphonic have released the song they plan to take to Rotterdam as they represent Belgium at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Last year, the group...

5 September – Ooh… playboy, I want to live with you

Our friends in Belgium are a curious bunch. Plucky as ever, and taking part since the first contest (1956 in case you were wondering),...

Belgium says yes to 2026 Eurovision

Belgium has confirmed its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with the French-speaking broadcaster RTBF taking the lead in organizing the country's entry....

Rosé’s closing day one thoughts…

Well well well that must have been a long, sticky and steamy old day in Baku Baku.... I am looking forward to arriving even more...

22 January – You give me wings

You know sometimes when you look at song, and then realise it was in our favourite TV show over 25 years ago. It really...

Belgium – This year they’ve cracked it!

Ah. Much more like it. A competent singer singing what is probably the best song we've seen so far. Some would say that less is...

Belgium

Last time they let me into this thing, it was Oslo 2010, and Morning 1 looked roughly like this: Moldova shoots for YouTube viral...

29 December – I need truth

Is there the right age to be taking part in our favourite TV show? Should you be a fresh-faced teenager? Or is the right...