Bandidos do Cante Share Video Answering Fan Questions
Bandidos do Cante bring fresh energy to Eurovision's first semifinal
Bandidos do Cante have posted a video on social media responding to questions from their fans.
When asked whether they would keep the same stage performance they debuted at the 2026 Festival da Canção—the edition they won—the Alentejo-based group ruled it out, instead promising "more music," though their immediate focus remains on Eurovision.
The band also showed their playful side: "We're heading to Austria to try some Austrian wine," they said. Alentejo's culinary delights, however, will have to stay behind—with one possible exception: "Maybe we'll bring some bread to make açorda [a traditional Portuguese bread soup]."
A reminder: Bandidos do Cante will perform in the first Eurovision semifinal on May 12. If they qualify, they will return to the Eurovision stage for the final on May 16.
The website "Eurovision World", which compiles odds from 14 different betting houses, gives the group little chance of victory, however: they currently have less than 1% odds of winning Eurovision and a 48% chance of reaching the final.
The band's participation in Eurovision has sparked controversy, fueled by calls for a boycott of the contest over Israel's inclusion.
At the 2026 Play Awards on April 23, singer Toy criticized the group, saying: "I get that they need exposure—they're just starting out, and it's good for them. Butnever say culture and politics don't mix, because culture is the sharpest weapon against certain political systems."
