by Guy Solo Comment Closed

 




Rising star Red Sebastian is leading the Eurovision 2025 betting odds, boasting an impressive career that has already earned him musical recognition. But does this justify the hype? Get to know the candidate!

This coming Saturday, February 1, at 20:55 CET, the grand finale of the Belgian pre-selection for Eurovision 2025, “Eurosong 2025,” will take place. Belgium will be the sixth country to reveal its song for the international competition, following Montenegro, Albania, Luxembourg, Greece, and Slovenia. Out of eight competing songs in the Belgian pre-selection, one will be chosen to represent Belgium in Basel, Switzerland.

One of the most intriguing contestants is undoubtedly Red Sebastian. At the age of 25, he has already become a phenomenon in the Belgian music industry, and he is currently leading the betting odds for Eurovision 2025. His song “Strobe Lights” offers a powerful musical experience that promises to resonate far and wide. Sebastian’s musical persona has been steadily built in front of the audience, thanks to a career that started early and his extraordinary talent.




In a recent interview for escbubble, the singer discussed his deep connection to Eurovision, “I’ve always dreamed of being on this stage since I was a little kid.” His passion for Eurovision began at a young age with the Belgian pre-Eurovision competitions and the Junior Eurovision. He recalls the first time he watched Eurovision in 2006, when the band Lordi took the stage: “It was scary but also thrilling, I screamed the lyrics of ‘Hard Rock Hallelujah’ along with my friends.”

Musical Background and Inspirations

Beyond his love for Eurovision, he also describes his rich musical background. From studying piano at a music academy in his hometown to studying at a conservatory where he met teachers who deeply influenced his vocal ability and songwriting skills. Gustaph, who represented Belgium at Eurovision 2023, was one of Sebastian’s teachers and had a significant impact on him. The song “Strobe Lights,” with which he is competing in the Belgian pre-Eurovision, Eurosong 2025, describes an unforgettable night out with friends. Sebastian describes the song as “flashing, euphoric, and impressive,” and says it is meant to enjoy life and make the most of it.

At the time of publication, Red Sebastian is in first place in the Eurovision 2025 betting odds with an 11% chance of winning, closely followed by Yuval Rafael, Israel‘s representative for the upcoming Eurovision, also with an 11% chance of winning. The competition promises to be fascinating, as both display different yet stunning musical talents. It’s important to note that betting odds are based on people wagering their money on countries they believe are likely to win the upcoming Eurovision. Most of it is based on the countries’ results in previous years, and the odds may change thousands of times until May. At this stage, not all representatives and songs for this year’s Eurovision are known, and there are still pre-Eurovision competitions that have not revealed their songs and competing artists. Therefore, the betting odds should be taken with proportion.




In addition to his musical career, Sebastian has a rich and full personal life. He emphasizes the importance of the time he spends with his family and friends, which allows him to maintain balance in his life. “When I’m not making music, I spend quality time with the people I love,” he says, adding that he is also a sports and fashion enthusiast, areas in which he finds another outlet for his creativity.

As an artist, he tends to blend different genres while maintaining authenticity and sincerity in every creation. Through his strong and impressive voice, Sebastian manages to convey genuine and powerful emotions, allowing him to connect deeply with his audience. He describes his musical influences as a mix of classic pop with touches of dance and electronica, ensuring a strong and energetic performance every time he takes the stage.

Red Sebastian‘s future is especially intriguing. With the chance to represent Belgium, he hopes to bring his best to the grand stage. “I feel this is a rare opportunity to show the world my art and turn a dream into reality,” he explains. With a career that already includes appearances on shows like “Belgium’s Got Talent” and “Sing Again,” Sebastian feels prepared to showcase his capabilities to the world: “This would be the best birthday present for me.”




List of Contestants and Their Songs:

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Eurosong 2025: The Participants

  • Grace Khuabi won the Flemish version of “The Voice” in 2021, and began her musical career in the Belgian version of the musical “Hairspray”.
  • LEEZ: The stage name of Lisa Van Rossem, sister of Joris Van Rossem, known as the singer Metejoor.
  • Le Manou is the stage name of Manou Maerten, who previously participated in the Belgian pre-selection for Junior Eurovision in 2009 and finished second. Le Manou has a repertoire of songs in French, despite being Flemish.
  • Len Neefs is an anonymous newcomer trying his luck by uploading cover versions of famous songs on TikTok. He is the son of Belgian singer Gunther Neefs and grandson of Louis Neefs who represented Belgium in Eurovision 1967 and 1969.
  • Mentissa is the winner of the Flemish “The Voice Kids” in 2014, and later placed third in the French “The Voice”. Mentissa manages her career in French as well, and currently serves as a judge in the Walloon (French-speaking) version of the same format – “The Voice”.
  • Seppe Herremans, or by his stage name Red Sebastian, also participated in the singing show “Sing Again” where he reached the final and even performed a duet with singer Jelle Van Dal.
  • Jelle Van Dal first gained fame in 2008 when she was chosen in a talent competition to be the new singer of the electronic music group Lasgo. Earlier this year, she participated in the “Sing Again” program broadcast on VRT, featuring singers who had previously participated in various talent shows.
  • Stefanie Callebaut was the lead singer of the band SX until 2022, and subsequently moved to a solo career where she mainly performed with an extinct dialect of the Flemish language from western Belgium.




Belgian National Final Format

The Belgian preliminary for Eurovision 2025, “Eurosong 2025” will feature two song reveal shows. The first show will take place on January 18th, the second on January 25th, and the grand final, selecting Belgium’s representative for Basel, on February 1st, 2025. In each show, four contestants will perform a new version of a Eurovision song and then their original song with which they compete to represent Belgium in Basel. After each show, the complete songs performed will be published on streaming platforms. The results will be determined by a combination of viewer votes and professional judges’ scores.

Eurovision Selection Dates:

  • The First Show – Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at VRT Studios, Brussels.
  • The Second Show – Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at VRT Studios, Brussels.
  • The Grand Final – Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at EMG Studios, Vilvoorde.

 




Belgium in Eurovision 2024

Singer Mustii represented Belgium in the second semi-final of Eurovision 2024 with the song “Before The Party’s Over”. The singer and song were chosen through an internal selection by the Belgian national broadcaster. In the Eurovision semi-final, the song placed 13th with 18 points, and therefore did not advance to the grand final. This is Belgium’s lowest result since Eurovision 2019, when Belgium also failed to qualify for the final and placed 13th in the semi-final.

Source: escbubble.

Eurovision 2025: This will be Belgium’s 66th participation in Eurovision. Belgium joined the competition in 1956 and was one of the seven founding countries. Belgium achieved its best result in Eurovision 1986 when singer Sandra Kim won first place with the song “J’aime la vie”.