🇪🇸 Benidorm Fest; the final is there!

Benidorm Fest; the final is there! Tonight is the night Spain will select their Eurovision Song. The show will start at 22:00 CET and you can watch it here and on YouTube. Eight finalists will compete for the trophy of Benidorm Fest. A jury of 50% experts, 25% SMS voting and 25% app voting will make the decision. Here are the contestants:

nr Artist Title  
1 Daniela Blasco Un nana
2 Kuve Loca xti
3 Mawot Raggio di sole
4 Lachispa Hartita de llorar
5 Mel Ă–mana I’m a Queen
6 J Kbello V.I.P.
7 Lucas Bun Te escribo en el cielo
8 Melody Esa diva

None of the artists participating has ever sung in Eurovision or Benidorm Fest before. 

Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest

Spain has been a consistent participant in the Eurovision Song Contest since its debut in 1961. The country secured victories in 1968 with Massiel’s “La, la, la” and in 1969 with SalomĂ©’s “Vivo cantando.” In 1973, Mocedades achieved second place with “Eres tĂş,” and in 1995, Anabel Conde also secured second place with “Vuelve conmigo.” More recently, in 2022, Chanel’s “SloMo” earned third place, marking Spain’s best result in nearly three decades. In the 2024 contest, held in Malmö, Spain was represented by Nebulossa with the song “Zorra.” The entry finished in 22nd place, accumulating a total of 30 points—19 from the professional juries and 11 from the public televote.

Throughout its Eurovision history, Spain has utilized various selection methods, including national finals like Benidorm Fest, to choose its representatives. The country’s participation has seen a range of outcomes, reflecting both high placements and less favorable results.

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