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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).

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...

Belgium – Hoover-tastic!

And here.... lurking beneath the undergrowth.... we have found it.  Yes, here in Eurovisionia (Belgium) we have got the lesser spotted backing singer -...
Eurovision mix tape

Eurovision: Take 2 – Alternative versions of 2021 songs

By now, you'll surely have tired of hearing the same old songs in the same old way, so why not dip your toe into...

Nick’s Countdown – Belgium and Bulgaria

BELGIUM There’s a very specific category of artist that I have a particular problem with in this contest, and Hooverphonic is pretty much the entirety...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 5 – Belgium

The Wrong Place by Hooverphonic Hooverphonic’s participation in 2020 caused quite a stir, as one of the best-known acts outside the Contest. They’re mostly back...
Hooverphonic

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 5 of 39 – Belgium

The title of this song, The Wrong Place, accurately describes what I think about this song in so many ways. It’s definitely in the...

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...

29 December – I wake up every night

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...

18 December – You came here in the night

Have you ever liked one of those songs that the fans think will win by a country mile, only for it to not quite...