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Belgian Broadcasters Seek Greater Transparency from EBU Regarding Eurovision Voting

May 20, 2025 by Aviad Berger Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eurovision 2025: Belgium’s major national broadcasters and the ruling party are calling for increased transparency from the European Broadcasting Union, raising questions about the voting process and participation in the contest. For the first time since the media storm erupted in Belgium over the public vote at Eurovision 2025, the French-speaking national broadcaster RTBF has broken its silence—publicly supporting the Flemish broadcaster VRT’s demand for full transparency from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). In measured yet unequivocal language, the broadcaster clarified: “In light of ongoing discussions regarding the voting system, RTBF supports the need to ensure the highest levels of transparency.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alternating Responsibility: The Link Between VRT and RTBF Unlike most European countries, Belgium is divided between two public national broadcasters by language region: VRT is responsible for the Flemish (Dutch-speaking) region, while RTBF covers the French-speaking area. Responsibility for Belgium’s participation in Eurovision alternates between them—one year under VRT, the...

On a Collision Course: Belgium Boycotts Yuval Raphael’s Participation in Eurovision!

May 15, 2025 by Maayan Eli Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Israel at Eurovision 2025: The workers’ union of the Belgian television network is demanding to stop the annual Eurovision broadcast in Belgium as long as Israel participates in the contest. Protest Against Israel: The socialist union of employees of the Belgian television network, together with Oxfam Belgium, are calling to halt the broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest as long as Israel is participating. The announcement was published today (Thursday) and joins a series of protest actions that took place earlier this week. The union also criticizes the new regulations of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which they claim restrict any criticism from broadcasting bodies or delegations participating in the contest and lead to sanctions against them. The Belgian broadcaster responded: “We will not respond to further questions. Our position is clear,” referring to previous statements made on Israel’s participation in the contest and the stance presented there. As a reminder, before the broadcast of the first semi-final...

Belgium’s Second Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Tal Dahan Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Red Sebastian, held his second rehearsal in Basel with the song "Strobe Lights." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Red Sebastian, Belgium’s representative, was the ninth act to have his second rehearsal today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Strobe Lights". Red Sebastian will perform as song number 9 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. In the video of the second rehearsal, Red Sebastian can be seen standing and walking along the front edge of the stage, dressed entirely in a red outfit resembling a leather-like armor. Beside him are dancers who appear similarly dressed, except that underneath their red armor-like outfits, they wear black suits, creating a contrast with the red and a clear distinction between Red and the dancers. As Red moves across the stage, he mimics the pose of each dancer he passes. He uses a microphone with a stand, while the dancers hold display microphones...

Belgium’s First Rehearsal: Red Sebastian Takes the Eurovision 2025 Stage

May 4, 2025May 5, 2025 by Noy Yehoyada Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium’s Eurovision 2025 representative, Red Sebastian, held his first rehearsal in Basel with the song "Strobe Lights." Stay tuned for all updates from Switzerland. Red Sebastian, Belgium’s representative, was the second act to rehearse today on the Eurovision 2025 stage with his song "Strobe Lights". Red Sebastian will perform as song number 9 in the first semi-final, scheduled for May 13. Red Sebastian secured his spot at Eurovision by winning Belgium’s national selection, Eurosong 2025, with a performance set against intense red and black lighting. For Eurovision, the staging has been expanded to include the full LED wall and a striking front-stage frame. The show’s choreography and visual effects are meticulously timed, culminating in a dramatic finale with descending Lego-like lights that transform the arena into a massive dance party (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Staging and Performance Details Unlike his Eurosong performance, Red Sebastian will remain on the main stage throughout his Eurovision act, accompanied by three dancers instead of...

EBU Marks 75 Years of Activity with Alessandro Mahmood and Gustaph!

March 29, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two guest performances by Eurovision stars were held on stage at the event celebrating 75 years of activity for the EBU! All the details are in the article. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) celebrated 75 years of activity this March with a glittering event in Brussels, Belgium's capital. The organization is responsible for organizing and managing the Eurovision Song Contest. The event, held on March 19th, featured two guest performances by past Eurovision participants: Italy's representative at Eurovision 2019 and 2022, Alessandro Mahmood, and Belgium's representative at Eurovision 2023, Gustaph. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alessandro Mahmood represented Italy on two occasions. The first was in Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he performed the song "Soldi" and achieved second place. The second was at Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Italy, where he performed alongside Blanco the song "Brividi", reaching sixth place. The second former contestant was Gustaph, who represented Belgium at Eurovision 2023 held in Liverpool, United Kingdom. He...

Belgium: Red Sebastian Will Perform “Strobe Lights” at Eurovision 2025!

February 1, 2025February 9, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Belgium in Eurovision 2025: Red Sebastian will perform the song "Strobe Lights" on the Eurovision stage. Listen to the song. "Strobe Lights" is the name of the song that will be performed by the singer Red Sebastian, who will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 to be held in Basel, Switzerland. The song was written by the singer together with Ameerah Astrid Roelants, Willem Vanderstichele, and Billie Bentein. Roelants competed with two songs for the right to represent Belgium in the 2023 Eurovision national selection, co-wrote a song for the British Eurovision national selection in 2017, and co-wrote the song "Pull Up" for the singer Grace. Bentein was a background singer in the song "Would You?" by the singer Iris, who represented Belgium at Eurovision 2012 and did not advance past the semi-final stage. Vanderstichele was a co-writer on most of the songs in this year's Belgian Eurovision pre-selection, including: "Fille à papa", "Pull Up", "Monster", and "Air Balloon". (adsbygoogle...

Tonight at 20:55 CET: Belgium Selects Its Entry For Eurovision

February 1, 2025February 26, 2025 by Ilay Gaist Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch tonight at 20:55 CET, "Eurosong 2025" final takes place, At the end of the broadcast, the Belgian representative and song for Eurovision 2025 will be chosen. A link to watch is provided. Tonight at 20:55 CET, the grand final of "Eurosong 2025" will take place, culminating in the selection of Belgium's representative for Eurovision 2025. Belgium will be the sixth country to reveal its song for the international competition, following Montenegro, Albania, Luxembourg, Greece, and Slovenia. Eight songs are competing in the Belgian Eurovision selection, from which one will be chosen to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. This year's Belgian national selection spans three broadcasts – two pre-recorded song reveal shows without voting, and tonight's live grand final from Vilvoorde. In each reveal show, four contestants performed their original entry competing for the right to represent Belgium in Basel. In the Eurovision 2025 betting odds at the time of publication, Belgium is ranked first with...

Euromix’s Choice: Who Should Represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025?

February 1, 2025February 26, 2025 by Ofek Jerassi Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in Eurosong 2025. Who should represent Belgium at Eurovision according to the editorial team? The Belgian Eurovision national selection, "Eurosong 2025", is set to take place tonight at 20:55, featuring 8 contestants. The winner of this local competition will represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from the Belgian national selection. Editorial Picks: Who Should Represent Belgium? Avi Zaikaner: First Place - Jelle Van Dael - "Monster" This is a very strange national selection - the good songs received terrible vocal performances, while less impressive songs had good vocal deliveries, resulting in an odd and eclectic top ranking for me. I chose Jelle Van Dael's song for first place, despite the awful live performance, hoping there were technical issues that caused such a dreadful delivery. It's a good pop song, reminiscent of Loreen's "Tattoo"...

What’s All the Fuss About? Meet the Belgian Top Contender in Eurovision 2025 Betting Odds!

January 30, 2025February 26, 2025 by Guy Solo Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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...

Belgium: “Eurosong 2025” Songs Revealed!

January 25, 2025February 9, 2025 by Roy Moreno Comment Closed

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Listen: The songs for the Belgian Eurovision national selection, "Eurosong 2025," which will take place on February 1st at VRT studios in Brussels, have been revealed! The Flemish-Belgian national broadcaster, VRT, recently revealed in a special broadcast the final four songs out of eight that will compete to represent Belgium at Eurovision 2025. This completes the full list of songs for the Belgian national selection "Eurosong 2025," scheduled for February 1st. The identity of the Belgian representative for Eurovision will be determined through a combination of jury and audience votes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); List of Contestants and Their Songs: Grace Khuabi – “Pull up“ Leez – “Perfectly Imperfect“ Le Manou – “Fille à papa“ Len Neefs – “Air balloon“ Mentissa – “Désolée” Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights” Jelle Van Dal – “Monster” Stefanie Callebaut – “Gloria” Click on the song title to listen! 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...