1989 in Belgian television

Last updated July 24, 2025

This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1989.

Events

1 February – The Dutch-language television station VTM officially starts its regular broadcasting service in Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant.^[1]^[2]
18 March - Ingeborg is selected to represent Belgium at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Door de wind". She is selected to be the thirty-fourth Belgian Eurovision entry during Eurosong held at the Amerikaans Theater in Brussels.
Unknown - Debut of VTM Soundmixshow , a series hosted by Bart Kaëll in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
Unknown - The first season of VTM Soundmixshow was won by Wim Peelman performing as Scott Walker.

Debuts

Unknown - VTM Soundmixshow (1989-1995, 1997-2000)

Television shows

1980s

Tik Tak (1981-1991)

Networks and services

Launches

Network	Type	Launch date	Notes	Source
VTM	Cable and satellite	1 February

Conversions and rebrandings

Old network name	New network name	Type	Conversion Date	Notes	Source
TV5	TV5 Europe	Cable and satellite	Unknown

References

↑ nl:VTM Holland language Retrieved January 10, 2017
↑ Biltereyst, Daniël (1997). "Television in Belgium". Television in Europe. Exeter, England: Intellect Books. pp. 87–99. ISBN 1871516927.

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[1] :VTM Holland language Retrieved January 10, 2017

[2] Biltereyst, Daniël (1997). "Television in Belgium". Television in Europe. Exeter, England: Intellect Books. pp. 87–99. ISBN 1871516927.

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