Lithuania’s Eurovision 2024 representative, Silvester Belt, is a fresh face on the international music scene. With his electropop track “Luktelk,” Silvester Belt aims to captivate audiences in Malmö.
Silvestras Beltė, professionally known as Silvester Belt, dreamed of participating in Eurovision from a young age. His passion for music and performance fueled his determination to make it to the world’s biggest music competition.
In December 2023, Silvester Belt announced his participation in Eurovizija.LT with the song “Luktelk,” which means “Wait Up.” Emerging victorious in the semi-final, he secured a spot in the final and ultimately won, earning the chance to represent Lithuania at Eurovision 2024.
“Luktelk” is an electropop anthem that speaks to patience, waiting, and resilience. Silvester Belt’s emotive vocals convey the message that sometimes waiting is a powerful act of strength.
Silvester Belt’s participation can be seen as spontaneous, especially considering the background of “Luktelk.” The song’s melody was carefully crafted to resonate with people from different countries, emphasizing universal themes.
Silvester Belt’s previous attempt to represent Lithuania at Junior Eurovision with the song “Pi-pa-po” left a lasting impact. While he admits to feeling nostalgic about that period, he now approaches Eurovision with a fresh perspective.
Eurovision has allowed Silvester Belt to explore different facets of his artistry. Winning isn’t the sole goal; it’s about self-discovery and growth.
