Introducing 2014: Belgium!

Axel Hirsoux won over both the Belgian public and an international jury with Mother. The Belgian national final was held on 16th March and Alex received 57.31% of the public vote, in a field of six participants. This is a very strong entry from Belgium. Probably one of their strongest entries ever. I wouldn't say I love it - however I do really like it. His voice is fantastic, the song is a little cheesy though especially the lyrics. Alex has previously entered "The Voice Belgique" - although he was eliminated in the second round.

The national final itself consisted of many great songs. Sil was my favourite with What's the time in Tokyo?. This is a stunning ballad and Sil's vocals are perfect throughout. I also really enjoyed Eva's entry which was entitled Nothing is impossible. Another great song was Need You Tonight, by Yass. However maybe his high notes weren't as strong as they should have been. The Belgian selection process featured a jury of music experts, including the lovely Ruslana. Her favourite was without a doubt Alex! She awarded him 100 points out of 100. Will this qualify in Copenhagen? I expect so, the jury will especially love it.

Belgium: Axel Hirsoux wins the Belgian selection!

The last national final of the 2014 has just ended with Axel Hirsoux winning the Belgian national final! He will therefore have the honour of representing Belgium in Copenhagen. His voice is incredible and the song is very powerful... It was clearly Ruslana's favourite!

An international jury also featured in the show, and Ruslana gave an amazing performance. She also made a statement regarding the current situation in Crimea. But back to the results, I'm very shocked and upset that Sil only came 5th. She deserved much better. Her song was beautiful... Shakespeare's Sister's Marcella Detroit cowrote Sil's song actually, which is another reason why I loved it. Udo came last - which is not a surprise at all... Alex is a very deserving winner anyway. The reaction has been mixed though as some people are saying the song was so beautiful that it made them cry, while others say it's cringey and old fashioned. Here are tonight's results:

1. Axel Hirsoux - Mother / 234
2. Bandits - One / 90
3. Eva Jacobs - Nothing Is Impossible / 89
4. Yass - Need You Tonight / 77
5. Sil - What’s The Time In Tokyo? / 38
6. Udo - Hero (In Flanders Fields) / 32

Anyway, this is the last national final of the 2014 season! Which sucks.. Here's the Belgian entry!

Belgium: Song titles revealed!

The Eurosong process continues this weekend with the first semi-final - where the first set of acts will perform their possible Eurovision entries.

An album will be available to download on 9th March, with all the competing songs and instrumental versions - and that will cost €12.99. There has been controversy surrounding this selection actually as the identity of the group One Day is unknown. Belgian press speculate that the lead singer is Kate Ryan. We'll find out soon enough. Anyway, here are the song titles:

• Day One – Who Ever You Are
• Eva Jacobs – Nothing Is Impossible
• Petra – Killer Touch
• Udo – Hero (In Flanders Fields)
• 2 Fabiola feat. Loredana – She’s After My Piano
• Axeela – Chasing Rainbows
• SIL – What’s The Time In Tokyo
• Yass – Need You Tonight
• Axel Hirsoux – Mother
• Bandits – One
• Nelson – Wild Side
• Tisha Cyrus – Kitty Cat