Festival da Cancao reaches a result
Shortly after the Nordic three made their choices, Portugal got going with the Festival da Cancao Grande Final (languages are a gift etc). After...
Portugal completes 2020 line up
Late night Eurovision fans enjoyed the second semifinal of the Festival da Canção as Portuguese broadcaster RTP shortlisted more songs to send to Rotterdam.
If...
24 January – I wanna be your love angel
Luck plays a huge part in our favourite TV show. Who gets through from a semi-final depends on who you're lucky enough to get...
Time for something Portuguese
RTP has today announced the songs competing to represent Portugal at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.
16 songs will compete in the Festival da Canção...
21 December – There is no bed for this fire
We've seen many changes in Europe since Eurovision started in 1956. Countries have come and gone, revolutions have happened. And through it all, countries...
RTP names composers for 2020 Eurovision shows
The 2020 Eurovision national finals season will once again feature a late-night marathon hosted by Portuguese broadcaster RTP.
The Festival da Canção is an acquired...
12 October – I water your garden
That thing where you represent your country, in your country. There's no pressure at all, oh dear me no. Seriously, it must be an...
22 September – We’re going from street to street
It's an all points west birthday today. Our favourite TV show regularly moves around Europe's quarters, showing us the delights of the varied continent.
Back...
13 September – The night I met you was crazy
I often mention those unlucky songs that were a year too early. The song the year later won, or did really well. So the...
7 August – Run, barefooted, by the wharf
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...