Belgium in EuroMusic Song Contest 8

Belgium participated in the eighth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Walloon broadcaster, RTBF, was responsible for their act.

Selection process
It was the eighth participation for Belgium, and the fourth of the Walloon broadcaster RTBF. The RTBF decided to select their submission internally. Quite fast after their announcement to participate in Ireland, they announced to perform a song in the English language.

Later on, the song "Rhythm inside" was selected as act for the eighth edition in Athens.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Belgium was drawn to perform thirteenth, following Switzerland and preceding Ireland.

Belgium became 5th with 87 points. It was the best result so far from the RTBF, and the third best in general.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Belgium and awarded by Belgium in the final.