Eurovision in Basel is just over a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography, and their Eurovision 2025 journey so far. Up next, we will preview Portuga’s NAPA.
NAPA’s Eurovision Journey So Far
As with previous years, NAPA was selected to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2025, via its National Final ‘Festival da Canção’, where the band managed to make it to the final, where they managed to win this year’s selection after receiving the most votes from the Jury and Public vote combined. In Eurovision, NAPA will be performing seventh in the first semi-final on May 13.
Portugal will be participating in Eurovision 2025 with “Deslocado”, which was written by André Santos, Diogo Góis, Francisco Sousa, João Guilherme Gomes, João Lourenço Gomes and João Rodrigues.
What do we think of “Deslocado”?
The team at That Eurovision Site has reacted to Portugal’s entry for Basel. Tim gave his thoughts on “Deslocado”, which you can check out below.
In addition to Tim’s reaction to “Deslocado”, you can also find out what the other members of the team thought of Portugal’s entry right here.
Who are NAPA?
Formed in Madeira, the group consists of Guilherme, Lourenço, Francisco, Diogo and João. The band has released two studio albums, and has gone on tour in 2024, with the band set to release their third studio album in 2025.
Portugal’s Eurovision Journey
Portugal debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest with António Calvário’s “Oração” in 1964. Since then, Portugal has participated in the competition 55 times – appearing the final 46 times. Their only win in the competition came in 2017 with Salvador Sobral, performing his heart-wrenching song “Amar Pelos Dois”.
Portugal’s most recent participation was with iolanda with the song “Grito”. iolanda managed to qualify for the Grand Final and once there, she finished in 10th place. She received a total of 152 points, of which 139 points came from the jury and 13 points came from the televote.
What do you think of “Deslocado”? Are you excited to see what NAPA will do in Basel? As always, let us know what you think by commenting below. Also, be sure to follow “That Eurovision Site” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Tumblr, Threads and Bluesky as we gear up for Eurovision 2025!
News Source: That Eurovision Site / NAPA
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