[citation needed] A jury panel consisting of Kathleen Aerts and Walter Grootaers took part in all shows, but solely in an advisory role.

[2] Around 500 songs were received by VRT for the contest, with only 12 (eleven in Dutch and one in French) being chosen to compete in the national final.

Four of the competing artists performed two versions of their songs, with televoting selecting the top two to qualify for the final.

Four of the competing artists performed two versions of their songs, with televoting selecting the top two to qualify for the final.

Four of the competing artists performed two versions of their songs, with televoting selecting the top two to qualify for the final.