Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999

Belgium in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Participating broadcasterVlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT)
Country Belgium
Selection processEurosong '99
Selection date28 February 1999
Competing entry
Song"Like the Wind"
ArtistVanessa Chinitor
Songwriters
Placement
Final result12th, 38 points
Participation chronology
◄1998 1999 2000►

Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "Like the Wind", written by Ilia Beyers, John Terra, Emma Philippa-Hjälmås and Wim Claes, and performed by Vanessa Chinitor. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Flemish Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT), selected its entry for the contest through the national final Eurosong '99. The competition featured twenty-five competing entries and consisted of three shows. In the final on 28 February 1999, "Like the Wind" performed by Vanessa Chinitor was selected as the winner via the votes of three televoting groups and two jury groups.

Belgium competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 29 May 1999. Performing during the show in position 2, Belgium placed twelfth out of the 23 participating countries, scoring 38 points.