The 70th Eurovision Song Contest officially kicked off today in Vienna. First rehearsals remain closed to press — only three approved images per country will be released. Meanwhile, the official Eurovision subreddit is providing live descriptions of each performance. Eurovision Universe tried to find more information than the Eurovision blog
Road to Vienna: Portugal We cannot wait for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. Therefore, we take a closer look at one of the contestants each day. Today, we highlight: Portugal Bandidos do Cante: Who are they? Bandidos do Cante are a Portuguese vocal group from the Alentejo region, formed
Rosa, by Bandidos Do Cante A Story of Love, Memory, and Saudade These lyrics explore themes of love, nostalgia, and emotional loss. They use rich natural imagery and a reflective tone. At the heart of the song is a symbolic link between a past relationship and a garden filled with
It’s Tuesday, November 18, 2025, and time for another weekly update! There’s no single headline dominating Eurovision news this week, but plenty of notable stories. National selection season is in full swing across Europe, with updates from Cyprus, Portugal, Iceland, Croatia, and Malta. Meanwhile, outside the selections, a new film
It’s Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and time for another weekly update! This week’s news covers a Eurovision 2026 artist reveal for Cyprus. There’s a potential Canada Eurovision debut backed by government support. Several countries returning to the contest. At last, a flurry of national final developments across Europe. Here are
It’s time for another weekly Eurovision update! This week sees multiple countries making their Eurovision comebacks for the 70th contest in 2026. Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and North Macedonia are stepping back onto the Eurovision stage after time away. Meanwhile, national selection season is kicking into high gear, with news ranging
Salvador (Vilar Braamcamp) Sobral won the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with “Amor pelos dois”, representing Portugal. What’s his story? Early Years Salvador Sobral was born on 28 December 1989 in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. He comes from a family of Portuguese nobility. He also is a descendant of Gerrit
From wisdom teeth to red strobe lights, that is where it was about this afternoon. All the participants of the first semifinal have their second rehearsal. We have no liveblog from EBU, however we are expecting 30 seconds videos later today. We also have pictures. 🇵🇹 Portugal Following their first
Flowers, a sauna and skyscapes: today the first seven countries have had their rehearsals. We tell you everything we know about the first 4, and update on the other three will follow. EBU has decided to release photo’s of it only tomorrow. But still we can show you (if available)
Road to Basel: Portugal Road to Basel: Portugal. As the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel approaches, we continue our daily spotlight on this year’s contestants. Today, we focus on Portugal. photo: EBU/Lucas Coelho NAPA NAPA is a Portuguese indie pop band originating from Madeira. The group comprises João Guilherme Gomes,