Tonight, Portugal chosen its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in the final of Festival da Canção 2017. They decided that Salvador Sobral will go to Kiev. Here are results of tonight’s show: Salvador Sobral – Amar pelos dois (Jury: 12 points / Televote: 10 points / Combined: 22 points) Viva La Diva – Nova glória (Jury: 6 points / Televote: 12 points …
While the national final season is starting to draw to its natural conclusion, there is still plenty of action to come in the next few weeks! Here’s what’s in store over the next seven days… ?? February 27th – Austria – Presentation of “Running On Air” Nathan Trent’s moment is finally here this week, and the last event of a …
No less than five songs will be chosen this week – and that’s just the start! It’s another busy weekend in Eurovision land with 11 different shows, so let us guide you through the coming seven days across the continent. ?? Friday 24th February – Moldova – O melodie pentru Europa 2017 Semi-Final Moldova kick off their selection and this …
It’s the end of another week, but that’s always okay in the Eurovision world, cause that gives us a chance to relax for a bit, before the next crazy Eurovision weekend comes. Portugal finally kicked off their national final, Festival da Canção 2017, and tonight we had in total, 8 acts that competed for 4 spots in the final. Portugal, is …
After another Swedish year off from the contest while Portugal focused on other things (including, it seems, being better at everyone at football), the Iberian country is back with a vengeance, and as a result, so is Festival da Canção! The long-running Portuguese song competition is in its 51st year and will decide which act tries to turn around Portuguese fortunes …
Tonight the first Semi-Final of the Festival da Canção in Portugal. Deolinda Kinzimba is one of the participant’s for tonight’s competition and we have found time to talk to her. Hello Deolinda First of all thank you for your time talking to us. How are you ? Can you introduce yourselves ? What can you tell us about yourself? I …
The Eurovision Season is gearing up very very fast. After the one year break, RTP, the broadcaster in Portugal is preparing for the upcoming Festival da Canção. This festival will have 2 semi-finals, the first will be held on the 19th February and the second semi final will be held on the 26th February. During each semi-final 4 entries will be …
It’s been a while since we had any informations about Portugal getting back at Eurovision Song Contest and like a boom it came to us that they are back and will have a representative in Ukraine 2017. Searching a Portuguese musical industry, with tendention on performers who are willing to fly Portugese national flag at Eurovision, we found a girl, hot latina – Katia Aveiro! …
Matt and Adam are welcoming Calvin to our Podcast discussion to discuss the latest and greatest news, developments and general Eurovision related info. This time around we are joined by our reader and Forum member Calvin. Make sure to listen to our conversation, today we are tackling the following topics. Today’s topic include: Portugal is withdrawing from Eurovision 2016. Australia …
Sad news for Eurovision fans everywhere – Portugal’s national broadcaster RTP has decided to withdraw from Eurovision 2016 as a result of restructuring in the channel, but hopes to return in 2017. The news will mark the second instance this decade of Portugal taking a sabbatical from the competition, with 2013 being the previous instance of a Portuguese absence in …
