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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.

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Sounds familiar – not at Eurovision

There are those who suggest you can tell a Eurovision song a mile off. They'd go so far as to suggest they all sound...

After Super Saturday – a subdued Sunday?

Well after the mentalness that was last evening ( and feel free to check out all of the results) Eurovision moves on to a...

Swedish singer hits back at Eurovision winner

When Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral picked up the 2017 Eurovision trophy, his short acceptance speech ruffled some feathers. “Music is not fireworks; music is...

Lisbon confirmed for 2018 Eurovision

In news that will surprise nobody, Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that Lisbon should host the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest. Although the Eurovision Reference Group...

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"...

Portugal – a little Festival da Canção, anyone?

Do I fancy a weekend in Lisbon at the Festival da Canção, you say? Well, yes, I rather do! And that’s just what I’ve...

Portugal – has the real RTP stood up?

The first Portuguese semi final was a bit of a blur to me, being in Malta with dodgy technology and arguably focusing on the...

Salvador keeps it in the family at Eurovision

After a few years away, Portugal is back at Eurovision. This year, Salvador Sobral will perform the song Amar Pelos Dois (Love enough for two). The...