CD&V Party call on Belgium to withdraw from Eurovision 2026
CD&V urges Belgium to withdraw from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation. Flemish Christian-democratic political party in Belgium, CD&V, have called on the Flemish government, and Belgium’s broadcasters VRT and RTBF, to withdraw from next years Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation. Consistency is key Flemish Parliament member Gilles Bultinck believes that Israel no longer […]
Could Loïc Nottet be returning to Eurovision in 2026?
Is a Eurovision return on the cards for Belgium’s Loïc Nottet? Journalist Clément Garin has reported that Belgian Broadcaster RTBF have selected Loïc Nottet to represent them at Eurovision 2026 in Austria, ten years after he represented Belgium at Eurovision 2015, also in Austria. Clément Garin goes on to report that there were approximately 40 artists […]
Belgium have decided – it’s Red Sebastian for Eurovision 2025
Red Sebastian has won Eurosong 2025 and will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 with his song “Strobe Lights”. Tonight saw the final of Eurosong 2025 in Belgium, hosted by well known by radio and television host, Peter Van de Veire at EMG Studio 7 in the city of Vilvoorde. A total of eight acts were performing […]
Belgium Announces Eurosong 2025 Lineup: Eight Artists Compete
Belgium is ready to determine its next Eurovision representative through the much-anticipated Eurosong 2025 national final. Scheduled for 1 February 2025, the show will take place at EMG Studio 7 in Vilvoorde and will be broadcast live on VRT 1 and VRT MAX. Hosted by the charismatic Peter Van de Veire, the event promises to […]
Tonight: Luxembourg to select Eurovision 2025 representative
National Final season continues tonight with two shows and two song releases. Tonight is a rather quiet night for the 2025 national final season with only two shows taking place – The Luxembourg Song Contest and heat 3 of Eurovizija.lt. Alongside these two shows, we will see the songs being released for EMA in Slovenia […]
Tonight: Eurovizija.lt continues, Eurosong and Etapa Națională begin
Tonight sees the 2025 national final season continue with three more shows. Tonight we are headed to Moldova, Lithuania and Belgium for the continuation of the national final season for Eurovision 2025. We will see auditions for Etapa Națională in Moldova, heat 2 of Eurovizija.lt in Lithuania and showcase 1 of Eurosong in Belgium. Moldova: […]
Basel 2025: Belgium Reveals Lineup for Eurosong 2025
Belgium’s national broadcaster, VRT, has announced the return of ‘Eurosong’ as the selection process for the country’s Eurovision 2025 representative. The competition will feature eight artists vying for the chance to perform at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. The participating artists are: •Grace •Jelle van Dael •Le Manou •LEEZ •Lenn •Mentissa •Red […]
Joeri Fransen Criticizes VRT’s Eurosong Procedure
Joeri Fransen, a well-known artist from the show “Sing Again,” has publicly criticized the Flemish public broadcaster VRT over its handling of the selection procedure for Eurosong. In a recent interview with HLN, Fransen expressed his frustration and disappointment with VRT’s approach, calling it “unfair and disrespectful.” Fransen’s comments come in the wake of VRT’s […]
Mustii Showcases “Before The Party’s Over” at First Rehearsal
Belgium’s Mustii presented his rendition of “Before The Party’s Over” during his initial Eurovision rehearsal, highlighting his vocal talent and theatrical approach with a straightforward staging concept. Mustii, a well-known figure in Belgium as a singer, actor, and Drag Race judge, brought the mood of his official music video to the stage. His performance featured […]
Belgium: Mustii releases Eurovision 2024 entry “Before the Party’s Over”
On the 20th day of the month, we have our 20th entry of Eurovision 2024! Mustii has released his Eurovision 2024 entry “Before the Party’s Over“, which will represent Belgium in Malmö. Belgian broadcaster Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF) revealed the song on morning TV show ‘Le 8/9’. Mustii was the first participant revealed […]
Belgium have chosen! It’s Mustii for Eurovision 2024!
Mustii will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2024. Singer, songwriter, actor and composer, Thomas Mustin, aka Mustii, has been internally selected by RTBF to represent Belgium in Eurovision 2024. Speaking to RTBF, Mustii explains how he has been feeling since he was asked to represent Belgium in Eurovision 2024. “It’s something surreal for me but at […]
It’s fun and it’s fabulous! Gustaph shines bright in his first rehearsal!
Gustaph has arrived for his first rehearsal, and it’s all Because of You! As Gustaph once said, “well, life is too short and we sure got to celebrate”, and that is exactly what he and his team have done on the Eurovsion stage today! @eurovision The party gets started in Liverpool and it’s all because […]
Gustaph wins Eurosong and will represent Belgium at the Eurovision 2023!
Belgium has decided! After a few years of internal selection, they decided to bring back the national final in order to choose their representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Seven artist competed, but Gustaph managed to stand out and win the right to defends Belgian colors in Liverpool with the song Because Of You. […]
Dunan Laurence to perform in the Eurosong 2023 final
It has been confirmed that Duncan Laurence will be performing at Eurosong 2023. Belgian broadcaster Eén, have announced that Eurovision 2019 winner Duncan Laurence will be performing in the final of Eurosong on January 14th, 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eén (@eenbe) Eurosong returns in 2023 for the first time […]
Belgium: Snippets released of 14 Eurosong 2023 songs
Belgian broadcaster VRT have released the 14 snippets of the songs taking part in Eurosong 2023. You can find the snippets here. The national final consists of 7 artists, sending 2 songs each. The artists and song titles are: Ameerah – “The Carnival” & “Armageddon” Chérine – “Ca m’ennuie pas” (It doesn’t bother me) & […]
Belgium announces 7 artists for 2023 national final
Belgian broadcaster VRT have announced the 7 artist that will take part on Belgium’s national final ‘Eurosong 2023’. The list is as follows: Ameerah Chérine gala dragot Gustaph Hunter Falls Loredana The Starlings Eurovision fans will likely recognise one of the member of The Starlings in Tom Dice. He represent Belgium at Eurovision in 2010 […]
An Invitation-Only National Final is coming to Belgium in 2023!
Plans have emerged for the Belgian “Eurosong 2023”, the first national final in Belgium since 2016! It has been reported that Flemish-language national broadcaster VRT, who will organise the countries participation in Eurovision 2023, have decided to create a national final. However, there will not be an open submission process. Instead competitors will be approached […]
Belgium to bring back national final for Eurovision 2023
VRT have confirmed that they will be holding a national final to chose their Eurovision 2023 representative. The Belgian Flemish broadcaster VRT, who are in charge of the country’s participation in Eurovision 2023, have announced that they will hold a national final to find their singer and song for the upcoming contest in the United […]
Robert Cogoi, Belgium’s representative at the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest, has passed away
The Belgian press recently reported the death of singer Robert Cogoi, stage name Mirko Kogoj, at the age of 82, although the cause of death has not been given. Born in Châletet, in southern Belgium, to Yugoslav parents, the singer was one of Belgium’s most successful artists in the 1960s, and was the first Belgian […]
As cool as you like: Jérémie Makiese completes first rehearsal for Belgium at Eurovision 2022
Day 4 of Eurovision rehearsals continue with Belgium taking to the stage. Belgium’s Jérémie Makiese has completed the first rehearsal of their Eurovision 2022 entry “Miss You“ The former Voice Belgique winner performs on the main stage in slick silver jacket with matching trousers. He is joined by 4 male backing dancers who dance around even […]
Could a national final be on the cards for Belgium in 2023?
Belgian media have reported that Belgium could be returning to a national final next year to find their representative for Eurovision 2023. However, at the moment, it is only rumoured and has yet to be officially confirmed. Songfestival.be have stated that weekly magazine TV Familie have rumoured that Belgium could be bringing back Eurosong or something […]
Belgium: Jérémie Makiese releases Eurovision 2022 song
First artist out, 32nd song released! Jérémie Makiese has released Belgium’s Eurovision 2022 entry “Miss You“. The reveal of the song happened on VivaCité radio show Le 8/9, while the music video was first shown on TV channel La Une. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3mLO4uFjY “Miss You” lyrics: Sometimes I Feel DownSometimes I BoozeSometimes I FallSometimes I Do WrongOne Day […]
Singer Claude Lombard, Belgian representer at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest, Passed Away
Known by many as one of the main voices in the soundtracks of French-speaking cartoons, singer Claude Lombard passed away September 20, aged 76 years. The announcement was made through a statement on social media: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Claude Lombard. Throughout her life, she has given voice […]
Eurovision 2022: Belgium first to reveal its representative!
The Belgian broadcaster, RTBF, has announced its choice early today. It is now official, the candidate who will represent Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is Jérémie Makiese, the last winner of The Voice Belgium. As we reported last week, Belgium is the first country to announced the name of its representative. The official […]
Eurovision 2022: Belgium will be first to announce it’s candidate!
The Belgium candidate will be designated next Wednesday Belgium made a surprising announcement today. Belgian broadcaster RTBF decided to choose its candidate once again very early on. Last year the group representing Belgium Hooverphonic was selected in October. No national selection for Belgium this year again, the candidate chosen internally will be presented during the program […]
Hooverphonic came out with a new song, “Thinking of you”
With the return of Geike Arnaert to the leadership of the band and after participating in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, where they reached the 19th place in the Grand Final, Hooverphonic recently released a new single named “Thinking About You”. It was releasedt on digital platforms, as well as the official music video. Chosen […]
Belgium Absent (again) from Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Belgium will not return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2021. Broadcaster RTBF has confirmed that it will not enter the event this year. The website eurofestivales.blogspot.com writes that it has received confirmation from the director general of the RTBF content department, Sandrine Roustan, of the absence. Financial reasons were cited, with the cost […]
Hooverphonic announce European tour
Hooverphonic are set to embark on a European tour later this year. The iconic band has 27 shows lined up across Europe starting in Spa, Belgium on the 25th of July and playing their penultimate show in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France in December, with a final show in Belgium in June 2022. View this post on Instagram […]
Jérémie Makiese, winner of The Voice Belgique, wants to go to Eurovision 2022
Jérémie Makiese has expressed his interest in representing Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Last April, the artist won the latest season of The Voice Belgique. At 20 years of age, the young man was with mentor B.J. Scott. In an interview with the newspaper La Meuse, he revealed: “In addition to my single, […]
Spotlight on: Belgium
Artist Profile Artist: Hooverphonic (Geike Arnaert, Alex Callier, Raymond Geerts) Formed: October 1995 Hometown: Sint-Niklaas, Belgium Selection Method: Internal Selection Song: The Wrong Place Composer: Alex Callier, Charlotte Forêt Lyrics: Alex Callier, Charlotte Forêt Producer: Alex Callier Eurovision Result: 19th Place Hooverphonic is a Belgian band that formed in October 1995. Though originally categorized as a trip hop group, they […]
“We love Eurovision already for years…It’s a dream” – Tommy bring us up a cool chat with Hooverphonic
We spoke to Hooverphonic after their first rehearsal! They started by saying that they feel very calm, without any pressure and that the first rehearsal could not have gone better. What inspires them without a doubt is the cinematographic world. From the sets, to the wardrobe, instrumentality, lyrics, as well as the stage dynamics, it […]
Eurovision 2021 day 2: Belgium first rehearsal: Hooverphonic “The Wrong Place”
Hooverphonic are serving us dark and moody for their first rehearsal. The members of the band, plus backing singers, all have their own small platforms that create a circle almost around lead singer Geike, who is right in the middle of the main stage. The colours of the backdrop are mostly black, (with some white), […]
Belgium says no to Junior Eurovision 2021 whilst Slovakia is still undecided
Belgian broadcaster VRT have confirmed that they have no intentions of returning to Junior Eurovision. The news has been confirmed to Eurofestivales by Birgit Simal, Head of Delegation for VRT. However, RTBF, the broadcaster responsible for the Waloon part of Belgium, has not ruled out a return to the contest in the future. Belgium made their […]
Hooverphonic release Eurovision 2021 song ‘The Wrong Place’
Hooverphonic, the band who was set to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2020 with vocalist Luka Cruysberghs were selected internally to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2021. Earlier it was announced that vocalist Luka would be replaced by former member Geike Arnaert. Hooverphonic will perform the song ‘The Wrong Place’ was released on the radio station MNM. The song […]
Hooverphonic to release Eurovision 2021 entry on March 4th
Belgian representatives Hooverphonic are due to release their entry for Eurovision 2021 on March 4th. The news of Belgium’s song reveal adds to the growing lists of countries revealing their entries on the same day, other countries revealing on March 4th are Romania, the Netherlands and Moldova. Back in December, two songs were thought to […]
And then there were two! Hooverphonic reveal two songs are in the running for Eurovision 2021
Hooverphonic’s band member and sound engineer Alex Callier, in interview with local news site VTM Nieuws, spoke about preparations for next years Eurovision Song Contest, and how the band are coming along with their 2021 song. “We haven’t decided. We have two top-top songs and we just can’t choose.” – Alex Callier Hooverphonic were the […]
Luka Cruysberghs dropped from Hooverphonic over Zoom call
Last week, we brought you the surprising news that Belgium’s 2020 and 2021 Eurovision group, Hooverphonic, had dropped their lead singer Luka Cruysberghs. But now we know a bit more about the situation. In an interview with Belgian radio station MNM, Luka explains that she was told via a Zoom call with bandmates Alex Callier […]
‘Mad About You’ vocalist Geike is back in Hooverphonic!
‘Mad About You’ vocalist Geike is back in Hooverphonic It has come to our attention that Hooverphonic have changed their line-up within the trio. Luka who has been a loyal and fresh face since 2018, has left the group. One of the original members Geike Arnaert is back with Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts reunited. […]
Sandra Kim is the masked singer!
Sandra Kim is The Masked Singer! Sandra Kim has revealed that she was the singing queen in the first version of The Masked Singer in the dutch speaking part of Belgium, Flanders. She convinced the audience with her talent and grace that she was the true winner! There where some hints that made a few […]
Laura and Loic are no ‘Strangers’ to each other!
Mark 06/11/2020, the day that Laura Tesoro and Loïc Nottet released their new single “Strangers” feat Alex Germys. The young duo, Loic and Laura, are definitely not strangers as the title of their single suggests; in fact, both of them have numerous experiences in common, from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest to being alumni […]
Belgium is mourning: Joseph Reynaert has died aged 65
Joseph Reynaert, Belgium’s representative in Eurovision 1988, has died this morning in a Belgian hospital due to Covid-19. Whether the virus infection itself is the reason for his death is unknown. However, Reynaert has been transported into a hospital last week because of a positive Covid-19 infection including symptoms. He died with the age of […]
Loïc Nottet set to return to The Voice Belgique as a coach
Belgian media are reporting that Loïc Nottet is returning to the upcoming season of The Voice Belgique as a coach. The season is scheduled to start filming in October and broadcasting to start in 2021. Loïc auditioned for the show back in 2013, with a cover of Rhianna’s Diamonds. He landed in Beverly Jo Scott’s […]