Every Sunday at 19:00 CET, the ESC United Know-It-Alls are discussing the latest and greatest news, developments and general Eurovision related info. Today’s panel includes Matt (ESC United Editor-in-Chief), Stefan ( ESC United Editor),Jake (ESC United Editor) and Sadie (ESC United Editor). In this week’s live Hangout we discussed the following topics: – Nicky Byrne (Westlife) for Ireland – Serhat …
Belgium: Laura Tesoro to Stockholm
Belgium has decided for Stockholm – Laura Tesoro will represent the country at Eurovision 2016! In an exciting conclusion to the Eurosong 2016 national final, held by Flemish broadcaster VRT, the performer finished top of the 5-strong field with the entry “What’s The Pressure”, following a series of votes from international juries and the televoting scores of the Belgian public. …
#JoinUs – Belgium’s National Final [Live Report]
Ladies and Gentlemen, Tonight Belgium will select their entry for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest! You are invited to join us and have your say throughout the show. I will be keeping check of our Twitter, Facebook, and Forum and I will be using some of the best comments right here in the live report! Get your drinks, popcorn, pizzas …
TONIGHT: Belgium Decide for Stockholm
Tonight the third song in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest will be decided! The Belgian people will have their say (along with a jury) as to who will represent them in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. You will be able to WATCH LIVE HERE at 20:25 CET Amaryllis “Kick the habit” Adil “In our nature” Astrid “Everybody aches” Tom “I’m …
Belgium: Five Hopefuls Perform Their Entries
On Sunday the Five acts in EuroSong 2016 will take to the stage where they will perform their potential Eurovision entries, the winner will be decided and will have the honour of reresenting Belgium in the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. Last night on the second show of EuroSong 2016, the acts performed their entries in order for the public to …
Belgium: Listen to Snippets of the Five Songs
Today the snippets of the five Belgian potential entries have been revealed! Short clips have been made available for you to listen to. Amaryllis “Kick the Habbit” Laura “What’s the Pressure” Astrid “Everybody Aches” Tom “I’m Not Lost” Adil “In Our Nature” Although they are only seconds long, you can get a rough idea as to how the songs sound, so, what do you …
TONIGHT: Semi-Final One in Belgium
Tonight will see the beginning of the first National Final of 2016. The six Belgian acts will take to the stage tonight for the first time performing previous Eurovision Songs. Watch Live VRT – 20:25 CET The performances tonight: Adil “Hold Me Now” (Originally performed by Johnny Logan in 1987) Amaryllis “Euphoris” (Originally performed by Loreen in 2012) Laura “Dum …
Loïc Nottet wins France’s Danse avec les stars
The young Belgian star might not have triumphed for his country in Vienna, but he has finally got a well-sought after trophy – last night Loïc Nottet won the French show Danse avec les stars, the country’s franchise of the international Dancing With The Stars/Strictly series. Together with partner Denitsa Ikonomova, Nottet triumphed over runner-up, French actress and singer Priscilla …
Belgium: ‘Experts’ Announced for EuroSong 2016
As previously announced Belgium will hold it’s National Final in January, consisting of two semi-finals and a final. Today the Belgian broadcaster has announced that there will be an expert panel (with no actual powers). The panel will give comments and advice, but, will not have any say on the results, that will be decided by an international jury and …
Belgium: The Acts Have Selected Their Songs
Today, the Belgian broadcaster have revealed that they have selected the songs for their National Final, EuroSong 2016. VRT had an open selection for songs, which were all listened to and if they were suitable for the acts they were put forward to the acts who would ultimatly make the final decision. The acts have now selected their songs and …