The Portuguese national selection has begun, with the first semi-final now complete. A total of 10 acts took to the stage to present their entries, with just 5 of those acts qualifying to the final. The vote was decided by a combination of jury and televote.
Here are the competing acts:
- The Black Mamba – Love Is on My Side
- Valéria – Na mais profunda saudade
- – Claro como água
- Nadine – Cheguei aqui
- Miguel Marôco – Girassol
- Fábia Maia – Dia Lindo
- Irma – Livros
- Karetus & Romeu Bairos – Saudade
- Sara Afonso – Contramão
- IAN – Mundo
The qualifying acts were as follows:
- The Black Mamba – Love Is on My Side
- Valéria – Na mais profunda saudade
- Fábia Maia – Dia Lindo
- Karetus & Romeu Bairos – Saudade
- Sara Afonso – Contramão
The second semi-final will take place on the 27th of February, with the next 10 acts to perform for the final 5 positions in the Festival da Canção final.