Belgium was represented at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Get Up!", written by Lauren De Ruyck, Peter Gillis, Jill Van Vooren, Alain Vande Putte, and Miguel Wiels, and performed by Van Vooren and De Ruyck as Jill & Lauren. The Belgian participating broadcaster, (VRT), selected its entry for the contest through a national televised competition titled Junior Eurosong 2010.
Before Eurovision Junior Eurosong 2010 Junior Eurosong 2010 was the 8-song national competition organised by Belgian broadcaster (VRT) to select its entry for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2010.
Before the final, four semi-finals were held with two songs each. A five-member jury panel consisting of Walter Grootaers, Jelle Van Dael, Stan Van Samang, Ralf Mackenbach (who represented the Netherlands in 2009) alongside one guest juror in each semi-final selected the winning entry of each semi-final to qualify for the final. In the final, the winner was selected via a 50/50 combination of jury voting and public televoting.
Semi-final 1 The first semi-final took place on 27 September 2010. Two of the competing entries performed, and the five-member jury panel selected the winning entry to qualify for the final. The guest juror was Laura Omloop (who represented Belgium in 2009).
+ Semi-final 1 – 27 September 2010 Artist Song Votes Place 1DnA"Power aan de kids" 4 1 2Ine"Kusje van mij" 1 2
Semi-final 2 The second semi-final took place on 28 September 2010. Two of the competing entries performed, and the five-member jury panel selected the winning entry to qualify for the final. The guest juror was Eva Storme (who represented Belgium in 2007).
+ Semi-final 2 – 28 September 2010 Artist Song Votes Place 1Emma"Jamanee" 2 2 2Ferre"Met mijn ogen toe" 3 1
Semifinal 3 The third semi-final took place on 29 September 2010. Two of the competing entries performed, and a five-member jury panel selected the winning entry to qualify for the final. The guest juror was Laura Omloop (who represented Belgium in 2009).
+ Semi-final 3 – 29 September 2010 Artist Song Votes Place 1Emile"Diep in mijn lijf" 1 2 2Jill & Lauren"Get Up!" 4 1
Semifinal 4 The fourth semi-final took place on 30 September 2010. Two of the competing entries performed, and a five-member jury panel selected the winning entry to qualify for the final. The guest juror was Thor Salden (who represented Belgium in 2006).
+ Semi-final 4 – 30 September 2010 Artist Song Votes Place 1Luis"In mijn dromen" 1 2 2Ymke"Vive la fete" 4 1
Final The final took place on 1 October 2010. The winner was selected via a 50/50 combination of jury voting and public televoting. The jury panel that voted in the final consisting of Walter Grootaers, Jelle Van Dael, Stan Van Samang, Ralf Mackenbach, Laura Omloop, Eva Storme and Thor Salden.
+ Final – 1 October 2010 Artist Song 1Ymke"Vive la fete" 2Ferre"Met mijn ogen toe" 3Jill & Lauren"Get Up!" 4DnA"Power aan de kids"
At Junior Eurovision Voting
+ Points awarded to Belgium Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
+ Points awarded by Belgium Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
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References
External links Belgium's page at JuniorEurovision.tv