#BIRTHDAY: Lúcia Moniz from Portugal is 44 today Portugal? Why have they only had one win? They have a Latin-based language so some nations can ‘sort of’ understand them. It’s warm and sunny, and who doesn’t love a bit of warmth and sun, especially if you’re northern. Aside […]
In this series from Eurovision Ireland, we will be taking a look at the participating countries and their entries that have avoided the dreaded ‘Nul Points’ in the Grand Final – thanks to just one other participating country. Today we look at Portugal. 1965 In 1965, Portugal was […]
#BIRTHDAY: Filipa Azevedo from Portugal is 29 today What were you doing 10 years ago? Were you an ardent fan? Had you even discovered the contest? Or were you thinking it was time to take up hang-gliding instead of staying in on a Saturday night in May? If […]
#BIRTHDAY: Tó Cruz from Portugal is 53 today As you know, our friends in Portugal achieved their victory after the longest ever non-winning streak to date. They had tried everything since their début in 1964. Amongst Portugal’s notable achievements was sending the first black male performer in 1967. […]
#STAGGY: Review of 2020 Part IV Our team member Staggy Ristamouse was naturally disappointed he couldn’t go to Rotterdam. Nevertheless, as a Eurovision fan he naturally has opinions on the songs. Here are some more. You can find some previous views of the songs HERE. First up are […]
Tonight would have been the Second Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, coming to us live from the Dutch port of Rotterdam. 10 of the 18 countries taking part would have advanced on to Saturday’s Grand Final. Of course, due to ongoing restrictions to contain the […]
Last SUNDAY, we announced the first 13 countries and their broadcasters that are going to show this year’s special, one-off programme – “Eurovision: Europe Shine A Light”. Now a further four countries have announced their commitment to showing the programme. The four countries that will be showing the […]
BIRTHDAY: Sabrina from Portugal is 38 today Do you ever wonder what goes through the minds of defeated semi-finalists? Do you think they expect to fall at the semi-final stage? Or are there thoroughly disappointed? Eleventh place must be that most unlucky of positions. You only just miss […]
Last time we had a look at the betting odds, only Albania had declared and it was a bit odd only having a Top 1 – but with the majority of entries now known for Rotterdam, it’s time to take a look again at the betting odds! Remember, […]
PORTUGAL: And the winner is… Portuguese broadcaster RTP has concluded the annual Festival da Canção and Elisa has emerged as the winner. She will perform the song Medo de sentir. Elisa beat Bárbara Tinoco into second place. Filipe Sambado finished third. What are Portugal’s chances in Rotterdam? Should […]
The running order for this year’s Festival da Cançao 2020 Grand Final has been announced. Filipe Sambado will open the Final this Saturday, while Bárbara Tinoco will close. The full running order can be seen below: Filipe Sambado – Gerbera amarela do Sul Jimmy P – Abensonhado Tomás […]
PORTUGAL: Festival da Canção SF1 #JoinUs at 22.45 CET Portugal’s road to the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest starts tonight with the first of two semi-finals of Festival da Canção. Four songs from tonight will go forward to the national final on 7 March. You can follow the action […]
The line-up for the 2020 edition of ‘Festival da Cancao’ has been announced. The artists and their songs have been drawn into two Semi Finals. The Song Writers appear in brackets. The line-up for Semi Final 1 is: Blasted – Rebellion (Blasted, Stego, Guerra) Filipe Sambado – Gerbera […]
BUT WE ONLY HAVE ONE SONG!!! You’ve all just screamed at your computer screens (or mobile phones)!! Yes, we do – but that doesn’t stop the bookies from already taking a look at who they think will win the Eurovision Song Contest 2020! Remember, betting odds are calculated […]
Happy 2020 from everyone here at Eurovision Ireland! ESC Radio’s yearly Eurovision Top 250 is a staple in the fan calendar, with lovers of the contest from across Europe and beyond listening in on New Year’s Eve to find out if their favourites have earned a place on […]
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