Belgium in EuroMusic Song Contest 1

Belgium participated in the first edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The EBU invited both VRT and RTBF. After a meeting between the two broadcasters, the Flemish and Walloon broadcasters agreed to select an entry every two years. The VRT got the opportunity to start.

Selection process
For their first participation the Flemish broadcaster, VRT, decided to select their submission internally. For this edition, the EBU decided that the countries have to perform a song in their own national language. For Belgium it means that they can select songs in: Dutch, French and German.

The VRT decided to select a song in Dutch: "Vive la fête". However, the titel of the song is in the French language.

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Belgium was drawn to perform seventh, following Spain and preceding Germany.

Belgium was due the bookmakers counted as possible winner. When the voting was over, it was clear that Belgium became second.

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.