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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 29 of 39 – Portugal
I’m quite used to being in a minority. I was in the minority of the press centre that heard Il Volo bugger up their...
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...
22 October – I’m still the one, and I’ll always be
You have to admire our friends in Portugal. It took them 167 attempts to get the win in 2017. But before Salvador did his...
Who needs what to get their Best Result: Your Nice 2023...
As well as music, Eurovision fans love statistics - and both contests are an absolute goldmine for facts, figures and number-crunching! So just before...
7 December – Go, my golden balloon, wrapped in fantasy
It must be daunting to open our favourite TV show, but at least you get to the Green Room bar before everyone else. You...
LIVE Blog: Eurovision 2017 – First semi final
Tonight at 21:00 CEST/20:00 UK/Portugal, contestants from 18 countries will compete for ten spots in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. You can...
They write the songs … for Portugal
Sticking to the idea that Eurovision is a song contest, Portuguese broadcaster RTP always likes to announce the names of the people behind the...
23 May – Like a smoke rising in the air
It's always daunting opening a Eurovision Song Contest. It does mean at least you can get to the bar earlier. But you also have...
Portugal start late but still produce a result. the Black Mamba...
For the first time in their history at this contest the Portuguese will send a song entirely in English to the Eurovision. You'll notice...