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Portugal

The Portuguese entry is chosen by RTP. Portugal has taken part on and off since 1964 and has won once with the current record score.

Salvador: A victory for music

Salvador Sobral has given Portugal their first ever Eurovision Song Contest victory. He won both the jury and popular vote with the song 'Amar Pelos Dois"...
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The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Four

I’m not going to lie, this is a Eurovision 2021 day I’ve not looked forward to. It’s the part of the show laden with...

Festival da Canção 2023 songs available online

Festival da Canção 2023 is set to be the 57th edition of the televised competition that selects Portugal's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest....

4 February – You’ll only see me singing

I mention from time to time that we love someone who tries. Even though they'll never be the continent's favourite. Often through no fault...

Creme Portuguese

Phil: They managed to delay their rehearsals for us so we could at least say we only missed TWO rehearsals today - which was...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Portugal

Host nation, playing on home turf. A winsome little number - Cláudia Pascoal sings in that over-emotional style that makes it hard to call her...
Festival da Canção 2020

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...

2 March – There’s a child running, a neighbour lurking

Portugal. What music do you think of when someone says that word to you? Songs about former colonies perhaps? Or young ladies in boots...

7 August – I’m singing about the people that have just...

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...

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...