Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 32 – Portugal
Portugal’s first hosting of Eurovision last year was a monumental moment. A moment many of us thought we’d never see. The prospect was tempting...
Portugal – It’s a Bond film short of perfection
I was predisposed to loving this song from the moment I heard it in the FdC but now its on stage it’s even better...
11 February – Oh, my homeland, my remoteness
Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in...
11 February – My lovely body, my burning fire
Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in...
So much for the afternoon shift…
OK. Let's look back on today in Moscow, as that's really what we're all here for.
Israel - almost entirely pleasant. A few worrying fluffs...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 33 – PORTUGAL
O Jardim by Cláudia Pascoal
And now for the home entry from Portugal. Wow. Can you believe how many years we’ve been waiting to hear...
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...
8 March – Bread that was never kneaded
In just over two months from now, it's possible that you'll be somewhere in southern Europe. Somewhere where the pasta, chianti (chianti, chianti, chianti,...
13 September – The dawn I lost you was sad
We often mention those unlucky songs that were a year too early. The song the year later won, or did really well. So the...
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...