Benidorm Fest 2023: gala schedule, synopsis, songs and all artists

Semi-final and final dates

This second of the competition, organized by RTVE in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana and the city council, Begins January 29th and runs through February 4th in Benidorm, the tourist capital of the Costa Blanca. Alicante, the city of skyscrapers, will host a festival. Benidorm Festival very similar to last year, two semi-finals and grand finals.

They won the first semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2023 last Tuesday. Agoney, Alice Wonder, Fusa Nocta and Megara.

This February 2 will be the day of the second semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2023another nine participants will perform that night in the following order:

Four artists will emerge from each of the semi-finals and these artists will face off. The grand finale of Benidorm Fest 2023 to be held on Saturday, February 4th.

Gloria Trevi

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Press conference

Here are the images from this morning’s press conference.

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Press conference of Benidorm Fest’s second semi-final
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White Dove

Blanca Paloma promises to stand out tonight with her booming voice, the woman from Elche marked the theme of the movie La Niña de Sus Ojos a cappella.

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White Dove

Blanca Paloma has the support of Elche mayor Carlos González and Cultural Councilor Marga Antón, who have come to Benidorm to support the Elche candidate.

13:34

Standing ovation to the artists

Today’s press conference ends with a round of applause for the artists.

13:32

Gloria Trevi’s keys to winning Eurovision

When asked about what a song must have to win Eurovision, Gloria Trevi answers: “Success is the most important thing, it has to reach people’s hearts, give you goosebumps and be the soundtrack of a moment in your life”. Miguel Poveda added, “It should excite and survive as the years go by.”

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Miguel Poveda ‘never refuses’ to be nominated for Benidorm Festival

When asked about his possible nomination for future editions of Benidorm Fest, the 49-year-old gave a clear answer: “They didn’t offer me that, I would never refuse such an offer.” “It would be nice if artists with careers also represented us. If they offered me right now, I would say why not,” he adds.

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Gloria Trevi: “We’ll see tomorrow what we got today”

The Mexican says he’s “very excited for tonight.” “I’m so excited, we’re going to live with all the joy in the world. What we got today, we’ll see tomorrow.”

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Miguel Poveda: “What I think will lead us to victory at Eurovision is not kante alone”

When asked about the most flamenco nominations, Miguel Poveda thinks that “having two songs in this genre here makes me understand that we are removing our prejudices”. But if one of them were the song chosen to represent Spain at Eurovision, he described it as “I would celebrate that, but I think it’s the diversity that’s appealing”. In this sense, the artist emphasized that “perhaps a stand-alone cante is not what I think will lead us to victory in the competition”.

13:20

Gloria Trevi sees Mónica Naranjo as a ‘very beautiful’ blonde

“I wrote to Monica Naranjo to tell her that the blonde looks beautiful,” said Gloria Trevi.

13:16

Confirmed: Miguel Poveda to perform “Eres tú” tonight

María Eizaguirre asks Miguel Poveda: “Miguel, what is music to you?” To this he replied: “It’s you.” Therefore, the secret was revealed. Miguel Poveda confirms that he will be performing the song “Eres tú”, which he began to sing a few lines of tonight, after the previous song.

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Gloria Trevi: “I make love to music, I empower myself”

The Mexican diva was strong: “I make love with music, I strengthen myself. I don’t know what I would do without music, music is everything to me and it gives me everything… It comes from God”

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Miguel Poveda: “All participants have that youth red”

“All the participants have that young red and they carry with great force all the pressure and tension that surrounds such events,” said the Catalan artist.

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Where is Benidom Fest 2023?

The festival takes place at the Palau d’Esports de L’Illa de Benidorm. It will host the galas, which will be attended by nearly 3,000 Eurofans, by being transformed into a real television set.

Where can I see the premieres of Benidorm Fest?

Both the semi-finals and the grand final of Benidorm Fest can be watched on television via La 1 and on RTVE Play from 10:50 PM. If you’re in Benidorm and haven’t taken it yet ticket to attend the event You can see the premieres here Giant screens that Benidorm City Council will install in Plaza Triangular, where the djs will be too.

You can do it too Follow all the news about Benidorm Fest and its premieres live on the BİLGİ website.

How are Benidorm Fest 2023 voting?

In each of the semi-finals, there will be nine performances in an order determined by RTVE based on operational and television criteria. After all the participants have defended their songs on stage, the opening lines will be announced for the Benidorm Fest audience to watch. Vote using the televoting system (calls and SMS) your favorite songs and artists.

The voting system will be the same for the Benidorm Fest 2023 finalhowever, the order of performance of the eight finalists will be determined by drawing lots.

After the votes are counted, the voting results will be announced in the following order:

• Professional jury (national and international) – 50%
• Demoscopic sample – 25%
• Televoting (calls and SMS) – 25%

Who are the hosts of Benidorm Fest?

Monica Naranjo, Inés Hernand and Rodrigo Vázquez They will be tasked with running these three very special nights.

Who are the members of the Benidorm Fest 2023 jury?

As for the jury, which attracted attention with its controversial votes last year, there will be more international participation this year. Eight will be made up of jurors who will have 50% weight at the time of voting, and the remaining 50% will remain with the public as in the last edition.

It is noteworthy that international names such as Christer Björkman, Nicola Caligiore, Tali Eshkoli, Katrina Leskanich and William Lee Adams are among the names of the jury members. On the national side, Nina, Irene Valiente and José Juan Santana will be the spokespersons of the jury.

Parallel events to Benidorm Fest 2023

These are the actions, concerts and events that will take place in Istanbul. Benidorm It’s during the festival week when Spain’s next representative at Eurovision 2023 will be chosen. The promotion of Benidorm Fest will not be just music. On the days of this event, gastronomy will be another strong point and the hotel industry has launched a competition to encourage consumption in local businesses. Thus, the tapas route joins the list of events to be held at the end of January and beginning of February, with this event, with the motto that no one should stop by.eurofan“It won’t go unnoticed.

Benidorm Festival 2023 It will start on Sunday, January 29 at 19:00 with an orange carpet for many familiar faces and participants from the Eurovision stage, and then continue with closed-door concerts at Benidorm Palace broadcast on social networks. . Between performances include Benidorm Musical Union, Carlos Higes, Rosa López and La Nova de Benidorm Musical Society.

The program, which will be held in parallel with the festival, will start on Monday, January 30 with talks and various events in Benidorm. In addition, concerts and surprises are planned for those who do not have a gala ticket. They will perform at the Euroclub, which will be held that day at the Penélope Discotheque: Sara Deop, Carmen Puente, Xeinn, Azúcar Moreno and Nena Daconte, among others.

On Wednesday, February 1, it will be time for the concerts. Gatika, Karina, Tanxugueiras, Ruth Lorenzo and Guapo Calavera, also at Penélope Disco.

Finally, their performance on Friday, February 3 Soraya Arnelas, Marta Sango, Gonzalo Hermida, Ronelo and WRS At an open-air concert at Plaza Triangular in Benidorm.