Belgium was represented at Eurovision 2005 by Nuno Resende and the song "Le grand soir". The song was written by Frédéric Zeitoun and composed by Alec Mansion.
The Belgian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 took place on 20 March 2005 at the RTBF studios, hosted by Jean-Louis Lahaye and Jean-Pierre Hautier and broadcast on La Une, RTBF Sat and VivaCité.[1]
Competing entries[]
RTBF announced on 10 December 2004 that artists and composers were able to submit their entries until 3 January 2005. Composers were required to be Belgian, and songs were required to be performed in French.[2][3] 110 entries were submitted, and on 10 March 2005, the broadcaster announced the two entries selected for the national final.[4][5]
Final[]
The final took place on 20 March 2005, which simultaneously celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest. The winner, "Le grand soir" performed by Nuno Resende, was determined solely by a public televote.
Final – 20 March 2005
Draw
Artist
Song
Songwriter(s)
Televote
Place
1
Nuno Resende
"Le grand soir"
Alec Mansion, Frédéric Zeitoun
50.2%
1
2
Tiffany Ciely
"Lost Paradise"
Tiffany Baworowski
49.8%
2
At Eurovision[]
Because Belgium placed 22nd at the 2004 contest, Nuno was forced to compete in the Eurovision semi-final. Nuno had a very simple performance, which was effective in expressing the meaning of his song. Nuno was alone on stage throughout the whole song. he performed 11th, following Iceland and preceding Estonia. He came 22nd with 29 points failing to qualify to the Grand Final.[6]
The spokesperson who revealed Belgium's votes for other countries was Armelle Gysen, a journalist and host of La Une.[7]
Belgium
Portugal
France
Netherlands
Moldova
Albania
