RTBF, the French-speaking Belgian national broadcaster, have launched their selection, for the 2026 Eurovision Young Musicians, in Yerevan.

RTBF opened the applications today and will remain open until Monday 15th December. National selection rules include the following:

• Applicants must be aged between 12 & 21 on Saturday 6th June 2026.
• Applicants must be Belgian nationals or be resident in Belgium for at least two years.
• Applicants who are under 18 must get permission from a parent or guardian to participate.
• Applicants must send a video of themselves performing the solo part of an classical orchestral piece.
• Performances must be between 5 & 6:30 minutes. Any performance that does not meet this criteria will be disqualified.

The national final will take place on Sunday 25th January, in the Flagey Arts Centre, in Brussels. A jury will select a number of performers to take part in the national final, alongside a piano accompaniment. A jury will decide who will go on to represent Belgium in Yerevan.

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: Eurovoix