Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959

Eurovision Song Contest 1959
Participating broadcasterNationaal Instituut voor de Radio-omroep (NIR)
Country Belgium
National selection
Selection processGrote Eurovisie Prijs van het Europese Lied
Selection date(s)Semi-finals: 1 and 8 February
Final: 15 February 1959
Selected artist(s)Bob Benny
Selected song"Hou toch van mij"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Hans Flower
  • Ke Riema
Placement
Final result6th, 9 points
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1958 1959 1960►

Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 with the song "Hou toch van mij", composed by Hans Flower, with lyrics by Ke Riema, and performed by Bob Benny. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Nationaal Instituut voor de Radio-omroep (NIR), selected its entry through a national final.


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