RTP, the national broadcaster of Portugal, has unveiled the lineup of composers set to participate in the esteemed Festival da Canção 2024.
This afternoon marked the revelation of the 20 skilled composers set to compete. The diverse array of composers includes both renowned names and fresh talents:
- Bispo
- Buba Espinho
- Cristina Clara
- FILIPA (selected via public submission)
- Huca
- Iolanda
- João Borsch
- João Couto (selected via public submission)
- LEFT. (selected via public submission)
- Leo Middea
- Maria João
- MELA (selected via public submission)
- Mila Dores
- Nena
- NOBLE
- No Maka
- Perpétua
- Rita Onofre (selected via public submission)
- Rita Rocha (selected via public submission)
- Silk Nobre
Among these 20 composers, 14 were directly invited by RTP, while the remaining six were chosen from the submissions made by the public. The call for entries garnered an impressive record of 809 songs. Notably, the participating composers have the option to perform their own entries or nominate another artist for the performance.
Festival da Canção 2024 marks a significant milestone, celebrating 60 years since Portugal’s inaugural participation in Eurovision. Originally named “Grande Prémio TV da Canção Portuguesa,” the festival underwent various alterations in nomenclature and format before adopting the title Festival da Canção in 1979.
Portugal’s participation in Eurovision on Swedish terrain holds particular significance, marking the first time since 1992. RTP faced relegation from the contest in 2000 and opted out of competing in the 2013 and 2016 editions, all of which were hosted in Sweden.
Noteworthy is the previous representation of Portugal in Liverpool by Mimicat with the entry “Ai coração.” Her performance culminated in a 23rd position in the final, securing a total of 59 points.
Source: RTP
