On the 23rd of November, Lisbon will be hosting a Tribute show celebrating the 45 years of history of “Festival da Canção”. A group of Eurovision fans are planning to make the night a victory celebration for those who represented the country abroad, but also the singers, the hosts and the musicians that had competed in the Portuguese national selection to the Eurovision Song Contest.“Teatro Tivoli”, located in the city-centre of Lisbon, is ready to host the show that according to the organization will seek to re-create an evening with lots of music, memories, tributes and fun.
Several former participants confirmed already their participation and many others are expected to confirm in the next few days.
The event will be organised in association with “Casa do Artista”, an institution of social charity that provides services to elderly artists.
Confirmed artists:
Armando Gama (ESC 1983)
Rui Bandeira (ESC 1999)
Vânia Fernandes (ESC 2008)
Teresa Radamanto (NF 1998, 2007)
Rita Ribeiro (NF interval act 1996)
Duarte Mendes (NF 1970, 1972, 1973, ESC 1975)
Eduardo Nascimento (ESC 1967)
Dina (ESC 1992)
Alexandra (NF, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985)
Teresa Miguel (Doce, ESC 1981)
Isabel Angelino (NF host 1996, 2006, 2007)
Isabel Wolmar (host of several NF)
Eládio Clímaco (host of several NF)
Artur Garcia (NF, 1967)
Mila Ferreira (backing singer 1980, 1982)
Eva Danin (NF 2009)
Nuno e Fábia (NF 2009)
Pedro Madeira (JESC 2006)
Paco Bandeira (NF 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1984)
Tonicha (ESC 1971)
Sabrina (ESC 2007)
Flor-de-lis (ESC 2009)