In the lead-up to their Eurovision 2025 participation, NAPA, who are representing Portugal in this year’s competition, has confirmed that a music video for their entry “Deslocado” is being filmed, and has asked the audience to be a part of the video.
A homage that can only be truly complete if it reflects your stories
In a post on their social media account, the band has posted explaining how they could be part of the video, and why they are asking for participation from fans:
Calling all “Deslocados” of the world
We’re recording a music video that pays homeage to every person who has ever found themselves missing the place they feel is home.
A homage that can only be tryle complete if it reflects your stories.
The band is looking for ‘candid videos from displaced people around the world, showing the place where they live now’
Interested participants can send their videos to ‘napavideoclip@gmail.com’. No deadline has been set for the video submissions at the time of writing.
Who are NAPA?
NAPA are a five-piece band from the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. The band is made up of Diogo Góis, Francisco Sousa, João Guilherme Gomes, João Lourenço Gomes and João Rodrigues. NAPA first started as Men on the Couch, covering songs from their grandmother’s basement. In 2019, the band released their first EP, which had been crowdfunded. Since then, the band have released another album in May of 2023, changing their band’s name to NAPA.
Their song for Eurovision – “Deslocado” – was written by NAPA themselves, alongside André Santos.
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 the televote.
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News Source: NAPA
Photo Credit: Lucas Coelho
