In a statement RTP reveals that “after a long and careful evaluation of our participation in this event and at the same time the need to replace and create new content, decided the direction of the RTP programs do not consider this year’s ESC (Eurovision Song Contest) in their program schedule. “
” After several decades to participate in this big event, let us pause but is the promise of a return in the edition of 2017, “concludes the RTP, in this statement.
This is the fifth time that Portugal is out of the competition. In the editions of 1970, 2000, 2002 and 2013 Portuguese music has not been senses in the contest.
Portugal is the country with more presence among those who have never won or got a place in the top 5. This year, 2015 Leonor Andrade was the Portuguese representative, with “There’s A Sea What We separated” by Miguel Gameiro, who did not pass the semifinals.
The 2016 festival will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, in the days 10,12 and 14 May. To date, it is confirmed the participation of nearly 40 countries.
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