Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998


represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 after winning the national final selection with the song "Dis oui".

Before Eurovision

National final

The final was held on 13 March 1998 at the RTBF studios in Brussels accompanied by the big orchestra of RTBF. Jean-Pierre Hautier hosted the event, and the winner was selected by televoting for the first time.

At Eurovision

Melanie Cohl performed 20th in the running order on the night of the contest. "Dis oui" went on place 6th with 122 points. It was the first time Belgium finished in the top 10 since their victory in 1986.

Points awarded to Belgium

Points awarded by Belgium[Eurovision [Song Contest 1998]]