While awaiting confirmation from a more reputable source, it seems that the votes from OGAE Portugal have been released by a Portuguese fan blog as follows; 12 Italy 10 Norway 8 Spain 7 Israel 6 Estonia 5 Slovenia 4 Azerbaijan 3 Sweden 2 Belgium 1 Australia This ranking gives Sweden their lowest points yet and puts Italy into the lead …
The 2015 “Expert” Panel – PORTUGAL
Há Um Mar Que Nos Separa (Eurovision 2015 – Portugal) The ESC United “Expert” Panel is back once again reviewing all Eurovision songs and rank them accordingly. You are probably asking yourself on how we pick our panel and the criteria. We looked at people from all walks of life to bring together a unique group of panelists with a …
Leonor Andrade represent Portugal at Eurovision
Festival da Canção, The Portuguese selection for the Eurovision Song Contest is over and we have a winner. Leonor Andrade s going to represent Portugal at the upcoming Eurovision in Vienne with the song Há um Mar que nos Separa. Six acts were competing today for the Golden ticket and initially three songs moved on to the second Round aka …
TONIGHT: Two entries and a second chance
It’s not quite the Super Saturday we have been spoiled with for a few weeks but tonight three shows will be taking place across Europe, with two entries being revealed or decided tonight! Here’s our handy guide to tonight’s shows; Portugal – Festival da Canção final – 22:25 CET After two exciting semi-finals this week the finalists of Festival da …
Portugal: Qualifiers from the second semifinal are…
Tonight the second round of Festival da Canção was held, six acts performed during the evening and the ones who qualified for the final were: José Freitas – Mal menor (Ninguém me guia à razão) (Jury selected song) Teresa Radamanto – Um fado em Viena Simone de Oliveira – À espera das canções The final of Festival da Canção will be held this Saturday containing …
TONIGHT: Germany decide, Portugal semi-final
Tonight sees two Eurovision shows taking place across Europe – quite the busy Thursday night for Euro fans! Germany – Unser Song für Österreich – 20:15 CET Germany’s final for Eurovision 2015 takes place tonight in Hannover and in a show that promises to be spectacular, eight acts will be vying to represent the country in neighbouring Austria. The acts …
TONIGHT: Portugal – FdC Semi-final 1
Another country will be kicking off their selection process for 2015 tonight as the famous Festival da Canção begins. The first semi-final of the 2015 edition will be taking place tonight as six acts aim to reach the final this Saturday! Tonight’s participants are as follows; Rita Siedi – Lisboa, Lisboa Leonor Andrade – Há um mar que nos separa …
Portugal: Festival da Canção line-up revealed
In a press conference, the Portuguese broadcaster RTP has just announced the 12 artists as well as composers and song titles that will take part in this year’s Festival da Canção. The winner of the traditional music competition will get to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. The most notable name in the line-up is Simone de Oliveira …
JESC: Portugal withdraws
Despite our previous reports that Portugal would return to Junior Eurovision in 2014, yesterday it was in fact announced that RTP will not take part after all, and therefore will not be returning to the contest this year. Portugal has therefore only accepted the invitation to take part in Junior Eurovision twice, with their last entry coming in 2007. The …
JESC: Portugal returns
Following their quasi-confirmation for the main contest, Portugal has announced their return to the Junior Eurovision Song Contest this year! Hugo Andrade, the programme director of the Portuguese broadcaster RTP, confirmed the participation in JESC to the fan site ESC Portugal. The selection method, however, hasn’t been revealed. Portugal has taken part in Junior Eurovision two times (2006 and 2007). …