Road to Vienna: Belgium As the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Belgium. Essyla : An Artist with an eccentric stage presence Essyla, born Alice Van Eesbeeck in 1997 in Perwez, Belgium, developed a passion for
The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary. That is a wonderful milestone. We at Eurovision Universe love diving into the history of the contest. That is why we are taking a closer look at the contests of the past 70 years. 1986 For the first time, Norway was
Dancing on the Ice, by Essyla Dancing on the Ice delivers a sharp commentary on emotional instability, desire, and the seductive nature of risk. This introspective pop track uses rich seasonal imagery and layered symbolism to explore the psychology of modern relationships shaped by uncertainty. Told through vivid contrasts of
We know a lot about Eurovision and we want to share this knowledge with you! Therefore we’d like to bring you a blast from the past. Today, we go back to 1993, when the Barbara Dex represented Belgium with the song “Iemand als jij”. Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. Lithuania has officially confirmed its participation for 2026. Bosnia & Herzegovina sadly announced it will not return. Belgium’s Eurovision plans remain uncertain despite earlier reports. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is inching closer to a possible debut. Austrian media are buzzing with the first host rumors,
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update. Belgium has officially joined the list of 2026 participants, and Israel intends to take part. The EBU shared a statement after recent discussions. Luxembourg, Austria, and Denmark opened their national selection processes. Meanwhile, two Austrian cities exited the host city race, while two
From wisdom teeth to red strobe lights, that is where it was about this afternoon. All the participants of the first semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇵🇹 Portugal Following their first
📷 Taike de Wilde We have armours, red, halo’s and a DJ during the rehearsals. Today the second row of countries from the first semifinal have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the first 4, and update on the others will follow. EBU has decided to
Road to Basel: Belgium Road to Basel: Belgium. As the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Belgium. photo: Taike De Wilde Red Sebastian Seppe Herreman, known professionally as Red Sebastian, is a Belgian singer-songwriter born in 1999.
📷 EBU/Corinne Cumming About Quick Facts NameSeppe Herreman Born13 May 1999 Nationality🇧🇪 Belgian National SelectionEurosong 2025 In Eurovision2025 Basel SongStrobe Lights (2025) Biography Seppe Guido Yvonne Herreman, known professionally as Red Sebastian, was born on May 13, 1999, in Ostend, Belgium. From a young age, he exhibited a keen interest