On Sunday evening, Flemish TV channel Eén aired the introductory show of Eurosong for Kids 2006, the Belgian selections for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. The show introduced the 10 selected participants to the audience, with video reports and duets of the kids with their idols. The following report comes thanks to our colleagues at belgovision.com.
Nicolas and Lizz@xy sang Je t'adore with Kate Ryan (ESC 2006), whilst Nikkie and Kristel presented Gotitas de amor with Belle Perez (Eurosong 1999 & 2006). The Fireflies sang One little slip with Idols runner-up Wouter, and Suzanne, Melissa and Arlieke performed Te min voor Anja with Spring (Eurosong 2004) and Attic and Thor! sang Vanbinnen with Clouseau (ESC 1991).
Near the end of the show, the line-up for the semifinals and the members of the professional jury were revealed. The professional judges in Eurosong for Kids 2006 are singer, songwriter and producer Ronny Mosuse, Ketnet television presenter Heidi Lenaerts and Head of Jury, Eurosong 2006 finalist Els de Schepper.
First semifinal
- Kristel – Zal je ooit
- Attic – Ik doe alle dingen
- Suzanne – Zeg het mij
- Lizz@xy – Ik doe wat ik wil
- Thor! – Een tocht door het donker
Read more on the participants of the first semifinal
Second semifinal
- Nikkie – Echte vrienden
- Nicolas – Ik wil je nooit meer kwijt
- Arlieke – Waarom liet je mij daar staan
- Melissa – Hé jij
- The Fireflies – Waarom?
Read more on the participants of the second semifinal
The first semifinal of Eurosong for Kids 2006 takes place on Sunday 17th September, the second on Sunday 24th September. On Sunday 1st October, the big final takes place in the Grenslandhallen in Hasselt for 1700 spectators.
