Festival da Canção returns in 2023, with a new set of composers now known. The Portuguese selection will feature 20 composers, with 15 of those selected directly by broadcaster RTP. The remaining composers were selected from the public submission window.
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The Portuguese selection is complete, with Maro winning the ticket to Turin. She will sing ‘saudade, saudade’ at Eurovision this year.
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The second semi-final of Festival da Canção is complete, with the final five acts advancing to Saturday’s final. A total of 10 acts competed, facing both a jury and the public, each with 50% stake in the voting.
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The first semi-final of Festival da Canção is complete, with five acts advancing to the final. A total of 10 acts competed, facing both a jury and the public, each with 50% stake in the voting.
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The songs in the running to represent Portugal are now out. Earlier in the season, broadcaster RTP announced the competing composers, with some choosing to interpret their own compositions. Other composers invited artists to interpret their songs.
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Portuguese broadcaster RTP announced the split of composers over the two semi-finals of Festival da Canção 2022.
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Portuguese broadcaster RTP has unveiled the 20 composers set to compete at Festival da Canção. The composers may choose to perform their own songs, or alternatively choose an artist to perform at the contest.
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Portuguese broadcaster RTP has announced that over 600 songs were submitted for Festival da Canção 2022.
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Portuguese broadcaster RTP has confirmed their participation at Eurovision 2022 as well as opening the submissions window for Festival Da Canção.
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It’s the time of year when the Post-Eurovision depression is in full swing, but there’s no better cure than to reminisce! Together with ESCDaily Editor, Dennis Van Eersel, we will be discussing each of this year’s competing nations – from their results to how we think they could improve in the future!
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