IPMA 2026 — Némanus 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

👥 Artist & Group

Alexandre BarreiraManager

+351 918 998 246

Hélder VieiraSinger

Sérgio VieiraSinger

Nuno AntónioKeys

🎶 Show Details

Performance Time

~8:27 PM

Songs

2 songs

Soundcheck

Thursday, April 23
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Booking Ref

Z5LPR2

Also Presenting

Música Popular Award Présentation during the show — IPMA team will brief you on timing and cue

Group

4 people · Nuno Antonio, Alexandre Barreira +351 918 998 246, Helder Vieira, Sergio Vieira

Manager Contact

+351 918 998 246

🏠 Hotel

Aloft Providence Downtown

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

5-minute walk to PPAC · Room charges to your own room · No smoking in rooms

📍 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

🍽️ Spain Restaurant — Thursday Group Dinner

1073 Reservoir Ave, Cranston RI 02910

🥂 Cocktail Party — Blu Violet Rooftop

Blu Violet Rooftop Bar — on the rooftop of the Aloft Providence Downtown hotel · Friday evening

Dress to impress —

🎉 After-Party — PPAC Grand Lobby

220 Weybosset St · After-party lanyard required

Wednesday, April 22

Day 1 — Arrival via Azores

1:10 PM

Before
Boarding

Optional Azores Airlines Social Media Support

Azores Airlines is an IPMA sponsor. They’ve asked if you could capture a few short social clips while boarding or during the flight and post as an Instagram/Facebook Story tagging @sataazoresairlines_official and @ipma_awards.

This is optional, but the airline will be paying attention and we told them we’d encourage it. If you can, please do — it applies to both this flight and your return SATA flight on Sunday. Thank you!

Departure Depart Lisbon — via Azores

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SATA Azores Airlines S4 125

Lisbon (LIS) → Ponta Delgada, Azores (PDL)

1:10 PM

Arrives Ponta Delgada at 3:40 PM. Group of 4 · Ref: Z5LPR2

5:05 PM
Connection Ponta Delgada → Boston
✈
SATA Azores Airlines  S4 225
Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Boston (BOS)
5:05 PM
✈ ✈ Arrives Boston Logan at 7:50 PM EDT Extra leg room seats confirmed (row 9). Your IPMA rep will be waiting in arrivals.
7:50 PM
Arrival ✈ Arrive Boston Logan Airport — 7:50 PM EDT
Land at Boston Logan Terminal E. Allow approximately 1h15m for customs and baggage.
🚐 Limousine Bus

IPMA Executive Producers will be waiting in arrivals:

David Saraiva (401) 855-3570  ·  Jose (Zack) Xavier (978) 808-9418

~9:05 PM

Transfer Drive to Providence

IPMA picks up after customs clearance (approx. 1h15m after landing = ~9:05 PM). Drive to Providence — approximately 1.5 hours. 🥪 Light food and refreshments will be served on the bus. Arriving hotel ~10:30 PM.

~10:30 PM

Hotel Check In — Aloft Providence Downtown

191 Dorrance St, Providence RI · (401) 252-0710. Rest up for rehearsal day tomorrow.

📋 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.

Thursday, April 23

Day 2 — Rehearsal

Morning

Free Time

Feel free to eat wherever you like — use our recommended cafés, bars, and restaurants list if you need inspiration.

12:10 PM

Lunch Lunch at PPAC

Catering provided for all departments, 12:10–12:40 PM.

12:30 PM

Venue Arrive at PPAC

Enter via back/stage door. Check in with Danny Vasconcelos (978) 979-0401 or Mike Silva (978) 836-7383.

1:00 PM
Soundcheck Soundcheck
Soundcheck and rehearsal with IPMA House Band. Duration until 1:30 PM. Bring IEM earphones and personal gear.

1:30 PM

Soundcheck Ends

Free time until dinner. May return to hotel or remain at PPAC.

Afternoon

Free Time

Explore Providence or rest at hotel.

6:30 PM
Dinner Group Dinner — Spain Restaurant
IPMA pickup from hotel at 6:30 PM. Dinner with all IPMA artists at Spain Restaurant, Cranston RI. Transportation provided.

~10:00 PM

Drop-Off Return to Hotel

IPMA transportation drops everyone back at the Aloft Providence Downtown after dinner.

Friday, April 24

Day 3 — Full Run-Through

Morning

Free Time

Rest and prepare for the full show run-through.

11:30 AM

Venue Arrive at PPAC

All artists report by 11:30 AM for run-through starting at 1:00 PM.

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.

~2:45 PM
Award Be Backstage & Ready — Música Popular Award
Be backstage and fully ready 30 minutes before your Música Popular Award presentation slot at ~3:15 PM.

~3:05 PM
Performance Your Run-Through Slot
Estimated time your performance will be rehearsed during the run-through. Be backstage and fully ready 30 minutes prior. Times may shift slightly depending on pace.

~3:15 PM
Award Música Popular Award Presentation Slot
Estimated time your Música Popular Award presentation will be rehearsed (immediately after your performance). Times may shift slightly depending on pace.

5:00 PM

End of Run-Through

Return to hotel to 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 4 — Show Day 🎭

3:30 PM

Venue Head to PPAC

Make your way to PPAC.

3:45 PM

Red Carpet Gather Outside PPAC Lobby

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

4:15 – 5:15 PM

Red Carpet Red Carpet Pre-Show

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

5:30 PM

Dinner & Hair/Make-Up PPAC Backstage

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

6:40 PM

Audience Warm-Up

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

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

~2:45 PM
Award Be Backstage & Ready — Música Popular Award
Be backstage and fully ready 30 minutes before your Música Popular Award presentation at ~8:35 PM. Your performance begins at ~8:27 PM — after your last song, walk directly to the presenter stage.

~8:27 PM
Performance Performs
2 songs, then presents the Música Popular Award immediately after — estimated award presentation ~8:35 PM, winner announced ~8:37 PM:

🎵 “Aiué do Roça Roça” BPM-115 — Full House Band with PT Keys.
🎵 “Beijo de Funaná” BPM-150 — Full House Band with PT Keys.

After your last song, walk directly to the presenter stage. Follow Danny Vasconcelos’ stage cues.

~9:45 PM

Final Goodbye — All Performers on Stage

All performers 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 Kura — from Portugal
Special DJ performance by Kura, all the way from Portugal. Don’t miss it!

1:00 AM

Everyone Exits PPAC

After-party concludes. Return to hotel.

Sunday, April 26

Day 5 — Sunday Lunch & Departure

11:15 AM
Check-Out 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.

11:30 AM
Logistics Group Bus Pickup at Hotel
Rented Large Bus departs the Aloft at 11:30 AM for Spain Restaurant. Group of 4 — bring all luggage. Approximately 15–20 minutes to the restaurant.

12:00 PM

Lunch Sunday Lunch — Spain Restaurant

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

2:00 PM
Depart Depart Spain Restaurant
~3:30 PM
Logistics Bus stops at Logan Airport — TAP Group Drop-Off
Bus stops at Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to drop off the TAP group for their 6:05 PM TAP TP0218 flight. Your group remains on the bus.
~3:45 PM
Logistics Arrive Faneuil Hall, Boston — Free Time
After the Logan drop-off, the SATA group has free time at Faneuil Hall in Boston until 6:00 PM. Approximately 15 minutes from Logan. Explore the shops, grab a coffee, or relax before heading back to the airport.
6:00 PM
Logistics Depart Faneuil Hall → Logan Airport
Bus departs Faneuil Hall at 6:00 PM heading to Boston Logan Airport — approximately 20 minutes. Proceed to SATA check-in.
~6:20 PM
Logistics Arrive Boston Logan Airport
Proceed to check in for your SATA flight. Allow ample time for security and international check-in.
9:15 PM
Logistics Depart Boston — SATA S4 120
SATA S4 120 departs Boston Logan at 9:15 PM. Arrives Ponta Delgada (PDL) early Monday morning, then connect to Lisbon (LIS). Safe travels!
Bus departs Spain Restaurant at 2:00 PM heading to Boston — approximately 1.5 hours. Arrive BOS ~3:30 PM, comfortable time before your 9:15 PM SATA flight.

9:15 PM
Departure Fly via Azores — SATA Azores Airlines
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SATA Azores Airlines  S4 120
Boston (BOS) → Ponta Delgada (PDL) — Departs 9:15 PM
9:15 PM

Arrives Ponta Delgada 6:20 AM Mon Apr 27. Group of 4. Extra leg room seats confirmed row 9.

Mon 7:25 AM
Connecting Flight Ponta Delgada → Lisbon
✈
SATA  S4 120
Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Lisbon (LIS) — Mon Apr 27
7:25 AM

Arrives Lisbon 11:40 AM Monday, April 27. Safe travels!