7 August – I’m singing the praises of the land that...
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...
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....
Portugal hands Eurovision crown to Maro
Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP) tonight picked Maro with 'Saudade Saudade' as the Portuguese entry to the contest through the national selection Festival...
Portugal – RTP and total Lies
Well I managed to run between the press centre and the Portuguese reherasal. Good job too - because I, dear viewer, got accosted by...
Portugal kicks off 2019 Eurovision song search
The last item of order on a busy Saturday evening came courtesy of Portuguese broadcaster RTP. A traditional late evening slot was handed to...
20 June – I give my life for a day of...
I mentioned a day or two ago that Portuguese was a very misunderstood language until 2017. If you were to listen to a compilation...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 28 – Portugal
Ai Coração by Mimicat.
If you don’t have anything good to say don’t say anything at all, advised every parent, ever. It’s a strategy I...
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...
Portugal – the ghost of Senhora do Mar
What's that? - The ghost of Senhora do Mar over the Eurovision? - Well, not so much, but thats what she is trying to...
8 April – The guitar is also crying
Yes, I've been away for a while. I've been trying to get to the bottom of Elina's dress projection dilemma. But it's all been...