🇧🇪 Tonight is the night for Belgium!

Tonight is the night for Belgium! They will select their entry for Eurovision through Eurosong. The show starts at 20:55 and you can watch it here and on YouTube.

Eight songs will compete in EMG Studio 7 in Vilvoorde near Brussels. The show will be hosted by Peter van de Veire. 50% jury and 50% televoting will decide which song and singer will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest. Here are the contestants:

nr Artist Song  
1 Leez Perfectly Imperfect
2 Le Manou Fille Ă  papa
3 Jelle Van Dael Monster
4 Mentissa Désolée
5 Lenn Air Baloon
6 Stefanie Callebaut Gloria
7 Red Sebastian Strobe Lights
8 Grace Pull up

None of the artists have ever taken part in Eurovision or any national selections. However, Lenn’s grandfather, Louis Neefs, represented Belgium in 1967 and 1969.

Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest

Belgium has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest since its inception in 1956. The country achieved its first top-three placement in 1978, when Jean VallĂ©e’s “L’amour ça fait chanter la vie” secured second place. In 1986, Belgium won the contest with Sandra Kim’s “J’aime la vie,” marking its only victory to date. Another notable result came in 2003, when Urban Trad’s “Sanomi” finished as the runner-up, just two points behind the winner.

In the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, Belgium was represented by Mustii with the song “Before the Party’s Over.” The entry competed in the second semi-final but did not advance to the grand final, placing 13th with 18 points.

Throughout its Eurovision history, Belgium has employed various methods for selecting its entries, including national finals and internal selections. The country has presented songs in multiple languages, such as Dutch, French, English, and even constructed languages. Belgium’s results have varied over the years, with periods of both high placements and early eliminations.

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