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Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976

Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 with the song "", composed by Pierre Rapsat, with lyrics by Eric van Hulse, and performed by Rapsat himself. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Walloon (RTB), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

=== === Walloon broadcaster (RTB) had the turn to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 representing Belgium. Five artists were invited to the competition who then submitted one song each. As well as the eventual participants, Two Man Sound and Johan Verminnen were also invited but declined. Johan Verminnen stated that he was asked too late and was unable to find a suitable song in the short time.

The national final only lasted a total of 20 minutes. Pre-recorded performances of the five songs were aired on 21 January 1976 at 20:25 CET until 20:40 CET in a show hosted by Jacques Mercier. RTB then aired a programme about skating, and at 21:55 CET a five minute programme was aired where Henri Billen, the artistic director for RTB, announced the winning song.

Only the winner was announced, which was chosen by a jury consisting of prominent members of RTB as well as journalists and specialists who represented the public. This was controversial as some newspapers claimed that the jury was effectively a professional jury and did not represent the public. Known members of the jury are composers Frank Engelen and Willy Albimoor.

At Eurovision

On the evening of the final Rapsat performed 6th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of the voting "" had received 68 points from 11 countries, placing Belgium 8th of the 18 competing entries. The Belgian jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners the .

Voting

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