Checked if you saw Portugal's showcase?
In the heart of the Eurovision Song Contest's 69th edition, held this year in Basel, Switzerland, NAPA, the talented indie band hailing from the remote Madeira Islands of Portugal, enchanted the crowd with their mesmerizing performance of "Deslocado" in the grand final.
Comprising five friends and musicians—João Guilherme Gomes (lead vocals and guitar), João Lourenço Gomes (piano), Francisco Sousa (guitar), Diogo Góis (bass), and João Rodrigues (drums)—NAPA formed in 2013, establishing a career marked by unique and heartfelt performances[1][5].
"Deslocado," the band's Eurovision 2025 entry, embodies the experience of leaving one's homeland, a theme particularly relevant to the people of Madeira seeking better opportunities elsewhere. The song's message resonates broadly across Europe and globally, touching upon themes of migration and search for new prospects[1][5].
NAPA's victory in Festival da Canção 2025, Portugal's national selection for Eurovision, came after a competitive field. The band's success was fueled partly by strong public support via TikTok and televoting, despite some controversy and criticism from parts of the Portuguese public who questioned the Eurovision-worthiness of "Deslocado"[2][4]. The band handled criticism with humor and determination, keeping their focus on the goal.
During their performance at the Eurovision 2025 grand final, NAPA's staging aimed to translate the song’s meaningful message, bringing the story of displacement and hope to a global audience. Their performance was a blend of indie band roots and a poignant, socially relevant song[3][2].
In essence, NAPA, an indie band from Madeira, Portugal, delivered a heartfelt narrative about migration and opportunity through their Eurovision 2025 entry "Deslocado." Their performances combine indie music sensibilities with a message that resonates across Europe, making them a distinctive and thoughtful representation for Portugal in the contest[1][5][3].
What kind of entertainment did NAPA, the indie band from Madeira, Portugal, offer at the Eurovision Song Contest's 69th edition in Basel, Switzerland? They offered music, specifically their mesmerizing performance of "Deslocado" that articulated the experience of migration and search for new opportunities.
