Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002

Eurosong '02 was the national final that selected Belgium's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002. The competition consisted of four semi-finals that took place on 20 January, 27 January, 3 February and 10 February 2002, followed by a final on 17 February 2002 where the winning song and artist were selected. All five shows took place at the VRT studios in Schelle, hosted by Bart Peeters and broadcast on TV1.

Four semi-finals took place on 20 January, 27 January, 3 February and 10 February 2002. From each semi-final, seven entries competed and the winning entry proceeded to the final. After the semi-finals, the three highest scoring second-placed entries also proceeded to the final. The final took place on 17 February 2002 where the winner was chosen. The results of all five shows were determined by five voting groups: an expert jury consisting of three music experts and four press members, a 40-member international jury, radio voting in Radio 2 and Radio Donna, and public televoting. Each jury had an equal stake in the result and the public televote had a weighting equal to the votes of two juries. The results of the radio vote in both Radio 2 and Radio Donna were determined by radio employees and public televoting, which the public was able to vote in advance of each show between Tuesday to Friday.[1]

During each of the five shows, the expert jury provided commentary and feedback to the artists and selected entries to advance in the competition. These experts were:[2]

• Andrea Croonenberghs – actress and singer
• Annemie Ramaekers – journalist at Het Laatste Nieuws
• Bart Alleman – Chief Entertainment Officer at Dag Allemaal
• Ilse Ceulemans – journalist at Story
• Marcel Vanthilt – singer and television presenter
• Rocco Granata – singer-songwriter
• Koen Lauwereyns – editor at Het Volk and Het Nieuwsblad

On 6 June 2001, VRT opened a submission period for artists and composers to submit their songs, with the deadline concluding on 31 October 2001.[3] 351 entries were submitted, and on 13 December 2001, the broadcaster announced the twenty-eight entries selected for the competition.[4]

The first semi-final took place on 20 January 2002. "Without Love" performed by Wuyts and Schepens proceeded to the final. "All Out of Love" performed by Sonny also proceeded to the final as one of the three highest scoring second-placed entries.

The second semi-final took place on 27 January 2002. "Wherever You'll Be" performed by Severine Doré proceeded to the final. "Flyin'" performed by Raf Van Brussel also proceeded to the final as one of the three highest scoring second-placed entries.

The third semi-final took place on 3 February 2002. "Someday" performed by Spark proceeded to the final.

The fourth semi-final took place on 10 February 2002. "Take This Heart" performed by Yasmina proceeded to the final. "Sister" performed by Sergio and the Ladies also proceeded to the final as one of the three highest scoring second-placed entries.

The final took place on 17 February 2002. "Sister" performed by Sergio and the Ladies was selected as the winner.