IPMA 2026 — Kura Itinerary

☎ Important Contacts

IPMA Producer

Jose (Zack) Xavier
(978) 808-9418

IPMA Producer

David Saraiva
(401) 855-3570

Stage Manager

Danny Vasconcelos
(978) 979-0401

IPMA Deck Lead

Mike Silva
(978) 836-7383

IPMA Rep / Driver

Rui Alves
(401) 648-7190

👥 Presenter Info

KuraPresenter / DJ

TBD

👥 Kura's Group

Rúben BarbeiroKura — Artist

Abílio Mavengua de AlmeidaManager+351 918 485 619

Fábio Miranda FernandesVideo

🎶 Show Details

Role

Award Presenter

📍 Key Locations

🏛 PPAC — Providence Performing Arts Center

220 Weybosset St, Providence RI 02903

Enter via back/stage door · Look for Danny or Mike Silva on arrival

🍻 Hotel — Aloft Providence Downtown

191 Dorrance St, Providence RI 02903 · (401) 252-0710 Aloft Providence Downtown

🎉 Cocktail Party — Blu Violet Rooftop at the Aloft

191 Dorrance St, Providence RI · Rooftop of the Aloft Providence Downtown hotel · Friday evening

🎉 After-Party — PPAC Grand Lobby

220 Weybosset St · After-party lanyard required

✈ Flight Information

Rúben Barbeiro (Kura) — Trip Locator: 3B84ES · Business Class
Abílio De Almeida + Fábio Fernandes — Trip Locator: 3B85OE · Economy Class

✈

LIS → BOS TAP Air Portugal TP0217

Thu Apr 23 · Departs Lisbon 12:00 PM Terminal 1 · Arrives Boston 2:45 PM Terminal E

2:45 PM

✈

BOS → LIS TAP Air Portugal TP0218

Sun Apr 26 · Departs Boston 6:05 PM Terminal C · Arrives Lisbon Mon Apr 27 5:40 AM Terminal 1

6:05 PM

Thursday, April 23

Day 1 — Arrival

Morning

Departure from Lisbon

TAP Air Portugal TP0217 departs Lisbon at 12:00 PM Terminal 1. Enjoy the in-flight lunch service on your 7h 45m journey.

2:45 PM

Logistics Land at Boston Logan

Welcome to the USA! Proceed through US Customs and Immigration — international arrivals at Terminal E. Allow approximately 1h15m for customs.

~4:00 PM

Logistics Depart Boston Logan

Rui Alves will meet your group at the international arrivals exit (Terminal E) after customs. (401) 648-7190 · Your group will travel together to Providence in a chartered 14-passenger Sprinter van — approximately 1.5 hours.

~5:30 PM
Logistics Arrive at Hotel
Aloft Providence Downtown, 191 Dorrance St, Providence RI 02903. Check in and settle in. Phone: (401) 252-0710.

📋 Hotel Check-In Note: Please have your passport and a credit card ready at the front desk. IPMA will cover your room and taxes — your credit card is held on file for incidentals only (room service, mini-bar, etc.). Please note that any damage to the room or smoking violations will result in charges to the card on file.

6:30 PM

Logistics Pickup for Spain Dinner

IPMA driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby at 6:30 PM.

7:00 PM
Catering Group Dinner — Spain Restaurant
Dinner with all IPMA artists and presenters at Spain Restaurant, 1073 Reservoir Ave., Cranston RI 02910.

~10:00 PM

Logistics Return to Hotel

IPMA driver will bring you back to the Aloft.

Friday, April 24

Day 2 — Full Run-Through

Morning

Free Time

Rest and get ready for the run-through today. Feel free to eat wherever you like.

11:30 AM

Logistics Arrive at PPAC

All presenters report by 11:30 AM. Enter via back/stage door. Check in with Danny Vasconcelos (978) 979-0401 or Mike Silva (978) 836-7383.

12:00 PM
Catering Lunch — IPMA Catered Backstage
Lunch is provided by IPMA backstage at PPAC. Enjoy and get ready for the full run-through starting at 1:00 PM.

1:00 PM

Rehearsal Full Show Run-Through — 1:00–5:00 PM

During
Run-Through

Optional Heart & Hustle of Portugal Podcast

During the full show rehearsal, we may ask you to take 10 minutes for a quick recording for The Heart & Hustle of Portugal podcast in the PPAC Grand Lobby.

The show comes first. The best time to record is right after you rehearse your segment, so it does not distract from rehearsal. Participation is optional, but it’s important to IPMA this year and we would truly appreciate your help.

Full run-through with all departments, all artists, hosts, and presenters.

~1:27 PM

Award Be Backstage & Ready — Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award

Be backstage and fully ready 30 minutes prior to your presentation slot at ~1:57 PM. Find Danny Vasconcelos for your cue.

~1:57 PM
Award Your Presentation Slot — Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award
Estimated time your Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award presentation will be rehearsed during the run-through. Times may shift slightly depending on pace.

5:00 PM

End of Run-Through

Rest and get ready for the cocktail party.

8:00 PM
Cocktail Party Sponsorship Appreciation Cocktail Party — Blu Violet Rooftop at the Aloft
Sponsorship Appreciation Cocktail Party — by invitation only. Exclusively for artists, performers, presenters, and select sponsors. No media or general public. Dress Code: Cocktail Attire. Catering and entertainment provided. Head to the Blu Violet Rooftop Bar at the Aloft Providence Downtown, 191 Dorrance St. Ends at 12:30 AM.

Saturday, April 25

Day 3 — Show Day 🎤

Morning

Show Day!

Get ready for the big night. Rest, hydrate, and enjoy the day.

3:30 PM

Logistics Head to PPAC

Make your way to PPAC.

3:45 PM

Redcarpet Gather Outside PPAC Lobby

All artists and presenters gather outside the PPAC lobby. Arrive dressed for TV.

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Redcarpet Red Carpet Pre-Show

Walk the red carpet at the PPAC Arcade. Photographs and media interviews. Proceed backstage after.

5:30 PM

Catering PPAC Backstage

Dinner catering and hair & make-up happening backstage from 5:30 PM — right after the red carpet ends. Be fully show-ready before the show starts at 7:00 PM.

6:40 PM

Audience Warm-Up

20-minute crowd warm-up. All presenters remain backstage.

7:00 PM
Show SHOW STARTS — 7:00 PM SHARP
The 14th Annual International Portuguese Music Awards begins.

~7:27 PM

Award Be Backstage & Ready — Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award

Be backstage and fully ready 30 minutes prior. Find Danny Vasconcelos for your stage cue.

~7:57 PM
Award Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award — Walk on Stage & Announce Winner
You walk on stage to present the Rap/Hip-Hop/Dance Award. Announce the winner and escort them on stage. Estimated time based on the rundown — actual time may vary slightly depending on show pace.

~9:45 PM

Final Goodbye — All Presenters & Performers on Stage

All artists and presenters called back for the show finale.

~9:49 PM

Show Show Ends

End of the 14th Annual International Portuguese Music Awards.

10:30 PM

After Party After-Party — PPAC Grand Lobby

Celebrate with artists, guests, and sponsors. Bar service available.

11:30 PM
Special DJ Set Your DJ Set Begins
Your 1-hour special DJ set starts at 11:30 PM in the PPAC Grand Lobby. This is the closing highlight of the after-party — all artists, guests, and sponsors will be there. Sound and setup coordinated with IPMA production team.

12:30 AM

DJ Set Ends — After-Party Closes

After-party concludes at 12:30 AM. Great work tonight!

Sunday, April 26

Day 4 — Departure

11:15 AM
Logistics Hotel Check-Out — Bring All Belongings
Please check out of the Aloft by 11:15 AM. Bring all luggage — heading to lunch and then onward to the airport.

11:30 AM

Logistics">Catering Group Bus Pickup at Hotel

Rented Large Bus departs the Aloft at 11:30 AM for Spain Restaurant. Kura group (3 people) — bring all luggage. Approximately 15–20 minutes to the restaurant.

12:00 PM

Catering Sunday Lunch — Spain Restaurant

Group lunch at Spain Restaurant, 1073 Reservoir Ave., Cranston RI 02910. Menu: spaincranston.com/menu.html

2:00 PM
Logistics Depart Spain Restaurant
Bus departs Spain Restaurant at 2:00 PM heading directly to Boston Logan Airport (TAP group) — approximately 1.5 hours. Arrive BOS ~3:30 PM, comfortable time before your 6:05 PM flight.

~3:30 PM

Logistics Arrive Boston Logan Airport

Proceed to Terminal C for TAP Air Portugal international check-in for your 6:05 PM flight TP0218. Allow ample time for security.

6:05 PM
Logistics Depart Boston → Lisbon
TAP Air Portugal TP0218, Terminal C. Arrives Lisbon Monday April 27 at 5:40 AM Terminal 1. Safe travels!