Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
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Melanie Cohl
represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 after winning the national final selection. Her song "Dis oui
" was one of ten songs presented in the national final, which 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.
. "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.
Mélanie Cohl
Mélanie Cohl is a Belgian singer who represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Dis oui", written by Philippe Swan and scored 6th place.-External links:*...
represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 after winning the national final selection. Her song "Dis oui
Dis Oui
"Dis oui" was the Belgian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, written by Philippe Swan and performed in French by Mélanie Cohl. The song was composed Belgian singer-songwriter Philippe Swan....
" was one of ten songs presented in the national final, which was held on 13 March 1998 at the RTBF
RTBF
Radio Télévision Belge Francophone is the public broadcasting organization of the French Community of Belgium, the southern, French-speaking part of Belgium...
studios in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
accompanied by the big orchestra of RTBF
RTBF
Radio Télévision Belge Francophone is the public broadcasting organization of the French Community of Belgium, the southern, French-speaking part of Belgium...
. Jean-Pierre Hautier hosted the event, and the winner was selected by televoting for the first time.
Result of National Final
| 5 | Dis oui Dis Oui "Dis oui" was the Belgian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, written by Philippe Swan and performed in French by Mélanie Cohl. The song was composed Belgian singer-songwriter Philippe Swan.... |
Melanie Cohl Mélanie Cohl Mélanie Cohl is a Belgian singer who represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 with the song "Dis oui", written by Philippe Swan and scored 6th place.-External links:*... |
15424 | 1 |
| 6 | Pour T'Entendre Encore | Alain Colard & Sabrine | 2700 | 4 |
| 7 | Ma Séduction | Maira | 1217 | 9 |
| 8 | Ils Sont Là | Les Mas | 11021 | 2 |
| 9 | Tant Besoin De Toi | Dida Robbert | 1227 | 8 |
| 10 | Tu Es Libre | Manon Selyn | 4831 | 3 |
At Eurovision
Melanie Cohl performed 20th in the running order on the night of the contestEurovision Song Contest 1998
The Eurovision Song Contest 1998 was the 43rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The presenters were Terry Wogan and Ulrika Jonsson...
. "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 by Belgium
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| 10 points | |
| 8 points | |
| 7 points | |
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| 1 point | |