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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).

15 October – If you only knew

Do you remember thirty years ago? The world was a very different place. We were in sunny Switzerland for our favourite TV show. There...

Belgium first to confirm 2020 Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls

Hooverphonic is the first act confirmed for the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. They are to represent Belgium next May when the annual music competition...
Barbra Dex

‘Worst dressed’ Eurovision star opens clothing store

There's an award handed out each year to the Eurovision act deemed to have made the biggest fashion faux pas. It's named after Belgian...

25 July – I’ve bought a brandy

Neighbours. Everybody needs good neighbours. Some of our favourite countries have them, others not. And it is said in some quarters that you need...

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....

25 June – A lot of bends are often waiting for...

What do you think of the stages? Are they too over the top? Do they compliment a song perfectly? And do performers need to...

10 June – All alone in the flames of doubt

You wait ages for a Belgian performer to come along, and then two appear on consecutive days. Well, Belgium have been participating since 1795,...

9 June – Did you want to devour me?

Do you ever hear a song and think that it sounds a lot like another song? It's not quite plagiarism, but there are similarities...

Belgium – Do I have to sing this song?

Eliot (spelled correctly this time) was like an un-interested teenager on stage, looking as if everything was too much effort, and sometimes that came...

Belgium – In the event of an emergency …

Elliot needs some serious styling och consulting and bloody fast. He wore a black combat jacket with red pull chords on the bottom saying...