25 October – I hear thе owls and my neighbours too
We all have our favourite countries, for many different reasons. You might be from that country. You might love that country's culture. Or you...
25 September – Nobody sees you crying
You want a cracker of a song? One that has everything? Power? Emotion? Wind machines? Wafty dresses? Marzipan? Well, maybe not the marzipan, but...
RTP Prepares Major Changes for Festival da Canção 2026
Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced changes for Festival da Canção 2026. For the contest’s 60th edition, Portugal will be using four distinct methods to...
7 August – Raise your voices and celebrate
Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history? Where do you draw this line?
Some countries...
9 July – A white seagull was found in those southern...
As you know, our friends in Portugal achieved their victory after the longest ever non-winning streak to date. They had tried everything since their...
Nick “does” 2025 – Portugal
PORTUGAL – Deslocado – Napa
If James Stewart played the role of Napa in It’s a Wonderful Life, the second half of the film would...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 29/37 – Portugal
Deslocado by NAPA
Now, the attentive among you will have noticed that Part 30 has come before Part 29, that was done for many...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 29 – Portugal
Deslocado by NAPA
I have a soft spot for Portugal in Eurovision and have been to the Festival da Canção a couple of times....
Eurovision Countdown 2025: Portugal is warm
Portugal—so often the earnest, acoustic soul of the contest—has delivered something this year that feels neither desperate nor overwrought, which in Eurovision terms is...
NAPA Wins Festival da Canção 2025
Portugal has chosen its next Eurovision representative! The indie pop/rock band NAPA, from Madeira, were crowned the winners of Festival da Canção 2025 last night...