After last Saturday’s first showcase, four more Eurovision hopefuls are set to present their songs in the second episode of Eurosong this weekend. Get a sneak peek at the songs from Jelle van Dael, Mentissa, Red Sebastian, and Stefanie Callebaut.
Belgium’s journey to select its Eurovision entry began last Saturday with the first showcase of Eurosong. Four of the eight candidates introduced themselves and their songs: Grace, Lenn, Le Manou, and LEEZ. This Saturday, 25th January, the remaining four artists will take the stage: Jelle van Dael, Mentissa, Red Sebastian, and Stefanie Callebaut.
The Belgian entry will be in either French or English. As was the case two years ago, a Dutch-language song is not part of the selection.
The Four Songs from the Second half Eurosong 2025
Jelle van Dael – “Monster”
Jelle van Dael, known for her work with the dance group Lasgo, has co-written her song Monster. The track tells a partly autobiographical yet universal story about finding inner strength to face your demons.
With a career that spans both her time with Lasgo and as a solo artist, van Dael has gained significant stage experience touring the world in her twenties. She hopes to stand out with her catchy eurodance track and a striking all-white outfit.
Watch a snippet of ‘Monster‘ by Jelle van Dael here
Mentissa – “Désolée”
Perfectly bilingual, Mentissa has chosen to perform in French. Her song, Désolée, is about self-confidence—daring to be yourself and not diminishing yourself for others. Mentissa’s deep vocals are paired with a more pop-oriented sound in this track, which she performs in a bold outfit featuring square shoulders.
Mentissa won the first edition of The Voice Kids in 2014 and later participated in The Voice of Hollandand The Voice France. After gaining a recording contract in France, she became a coach on The Voice Belgique. Today, Mentissa is a well-known singer-songwriter in France and Francophone Belgium.
Watch a snippet of ‘Désolée’ by Mentissa here
Red Sebastian – “Strobe Lights”
In Strobe Lights, Red Sebastian pays homage to the rave culture of the ‘90s with its signature beats. The song is a vibrant party anthem about a night out where you know how it begins but not how it ends. The track showcases Sebastian’s vocal range, starting low and ending on high, powerful notes.
Red Sebastian, the alter ego of Seppe Herreman, stays true to his stage name with a striking red hairstyle and outfit. A graduate of the conservatory in Ghent, where he was taught by former Eurovision participant Gustaph, Herreman also competed alongside Jelle van Dael in the VTM show Sing Again, following a previous appearance on Belgium’s Got Talent.
Watch a snippet of ‘Strobe Lights‘ by Red Sebastian here
Stefanie Callebaut – “Gloria”
Former SX frontwoman Stefanie Callebaut delivers one of the most unique and experimental tracks of the competition with Gloria. Described as “an adventurous celebration of light and love,” the song features expressive performance elements, including bold gestures. Notably, Callebaut’s daughter is also named Gloria.
Gloria was co-created with producer Jeroen Swinnen, known for his work on Ik Vraag Het Aan and Liefde Voor Muziek. While not a traditional pop song, Callebaut’s distinctive voice and her experience from her SX days could make this entry stand out on the Eurovision stage.
Watch a snippet of ‘Gloria‘ by Stefanie Callebaut here
The second showcase of Eurosong will air on Saturday, January 25, on VRT1 and VRT MAX. The live final, where Belgium’s Eurovision representative for Basel will be decided, takes place on Saturday, February 1.
Eurosong 2025 Jury
The jury will comprise 15 members, including four well-known figures with strong Eurovision ties and 11 music experts.
Meet the Jurors
The diverse panel includes a mix of Eurovision veterans, music industry professionals, and media personalities:
• Gustaph – Winner of Eurosong 2023 and 7th place finisher at Eurovision 2023
• Bart Cannaerts – Eurovision 2023 spokesperson for Belgium
• Merol – Dutch singer
• Emmelie de Forest – Eurovision 2013 winner for Denmark
• André Vermeulen – Former VRT commentator (1991–2013)
• Els Germonpré – Music coordinator for VRT1
• Leslie Cable – Head of Delegation for RTBF at Eurovision
• Stephan Monsieur – Chairman of OGAE Belgium
• Jasper Van Biesen – Eurovision expert and author of 65 Years of Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest
• Indy van Cauwenbergh – Choreographer
• Kim Debrie – Radio 2 personality
• Anja Daems – Radio 2 personality
• Laura Govaerts – MNM host
• Imane Boudadi – MNM host
• Nona Van Braeckel – Studio Brussel host
The shows, pre-recorded in December 2024, will feature eight competing songs. Studio versions of all songs will be released following the second show on January 25, 2025.
Finale Details
The grand final of Eurosong 2025 will take place on February 1, 2025, with a combination of professional jury votes and public voting determining Belgium’s representative for Eurovision 2025. The show will be hosted by Peter Van de Veire.
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