Red Sebastian, who will represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, released the video clip of his song Strobe Lights. The video clip can now be found on the official Eurovision Youtube channel. Just like the song Strobe Lights itself, the music video also pays tribute to the energy of rave culture.

Hello Norway and its breathtaking landscapes and inspiring stories captures the hearts of viewers both at home and abroad. Following in the footsteps of the Flemish format, a third season of the programme will also be broadcast in the Netherlands. Its first season on NPO 1 was watched by more than 1.5 million Dutch people weekly and also the second season was a streaming hit on NPO Start. After the success of the Flemish version, which was developed by journalist Annemie Struyf and director Kristel Waterloos at VRT, it is now enjoyed beyond country borders.

In February 2025, VRT introduced a new and bold TV quiz: Happily Divorced. The format combines tension, humor and emotion in a unique way, proving that within a relationship there is always room for reconciliation, fun and socialising - even after a divorce. The show is already highly successful in Flanders but also has international potential thanks to its universal message.

Future Media Hubs, the international network of VRT in collaboration with RTBF and supported by the Flemish Department of Culture, Youth and Media, has enlisted digital transformation expert Jo Caudron to explore how people will consume news in the future and how journalists will produce it.

In December, VRT Sandbox celebrates its 10th anniversary. As VRT's innovation accelerator, it provides start-ups and young production houses with unique opportunities to develop, test, and scale innovative solutions. Over the past decade, many milestones have been achieved, marking VRT Sandbox as a critical player in media innovation. Head of Sandbox, Peter De Paepe, reflects on the journey of this transformative initiative.

From High Tides to The Backpack of Life: Flemish programmes are conquering the world. Thanks to strong stories and creative formats, VRT succeeds in making local productions shine internationally. Since 2017, series such as Salamander, Hotel Beau Séjour, and Tabula Rasa have opened doors to a broader audience and led to the establishment of a new department: VRT Sales. Now, VRT continues this trend with innovative programs that resonate both locally and globally. The result? Flemish fiction and entertainment that transcend borders and put Flanders on the map as a creative player.

Monday, December 2, 2024 - Great news: this evening, VRT programs Thirty Somethings and Nothing To See (Dutch title: Niks te zien) won a Rose d'Or award. This comes just a week after the VRT 1 program The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes, produced by Roses are Blue (the same production house as Nothing to see), won an International Emmy Award.

Fantastic news from New York! The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes (Dutch title: Restaurant Misverstand) has won the prestigious International Emmy Award in the category Non-Scripted Entertainment. The heartwarming VRT 1 program triumphed over strong competitors: South Africa’s Die Brug, Mexico’s Me Caigo De Risa, and Australia’s The Summit. The International Emmy Awards honor the best television programs produced and broadcast outside the United States.