Long live Benidorm Festival. This is the sentence that can summarize the interest Three parties participated in the celebration of the music competition, where the event will continue in time, after the prediction of a new resounding success in 2024. The Generalitat, RTVE and the City Council this Thursday formalized the tripartite agreement in which the institutions approved their cooperation in this event with the commitment to continue organizing events in the coming years.
Consell president Carlos Mazón, RTVE president Elena Sánchez and Benidorm mayor Toni Pérez were in charge of demonstrating this alliance between the administrations to organize what will be the third edition of this festival. this year celebrated two The semi-finals will be held on January 30 and February 1, and the grand final will be held on Saturday, February 3. at Palau d’Esports L’Illa in Benidorm. Nuria Montes, Generalitat Minister of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism, also attended the event; regional deputies Manuel Pérez Fenoll and Mario Villar; Councilor Responsible for Events, Jesús Carrobles and city council members as well as representatives of the local production fabric. The event was hosted by RTVE Director of Communications and Engagement María Eizaguirre, who emphasized that Benidorm Fest has already become a “driving force of the music industry”.
“Greetings to the success of the third edition and to the eternal future of Benidorm Fest.” With this statement, the person responsible for the public institution showed that his determination to continue the editions of this event is firm. The mayor said: ““We are pleased with what has been done and what is to come,” and underlines the “clear commitment to music” with this alliance. Benidorm Fest “We have no doubt that there are many editions ahead of us.” Mazón also makes it clear that the festival has a lot of life left in it: “We already know in Benidorm that we can always grow further and be more ambitious. And that’s the spirit of this competition.”
The president of the Generalitat publicly thanked the previous regional government for its “determination in launching this project”, which the new Consell took over; Consell “takes over the baton with all the enthusiasm and ambition to go further.” Maybe win the Eurovision Song Contest? Mazón also welcomes this new edition of the music competition “to Benidorm, the cradle of the happiness industry.”
According to the mayor, Benidorm Fest celebrates the third edition of “a musical spectacle like no other in our country” in twelve days. Forecasts indicate that this will be a record edition in which the “success” of the previous two editions will be consolidated. Pérez emphasized that part of this success was Benidorm’s contribution: “This city is an important part because of its brand, because of its story, because of our Song Festival.Because it is a city where music is another element, where there is music every day of the year.”
Although it is too early to give economic data or say what the impact of this event will beThe first mayor declared that this was “incalculable” and acknowledged that it was “a boost” for music and the 16 selected artists We aim to participate in the final stage by aiming for the Bronze Microphone, which is the award of the competition, as well as the Crystal Microphone, which will be the award that the winner of the 69th Eurovision Song will receive. The final of the competition will be held in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11.
The RTVE president describes Benidorm Fest as “a turning point”, and this is reflected in the fact that tickets to attend the premieres as spectators sell out within minutes. In 2023, the Eurovision final became the most watched non-news program of the year; Sánchez attributes this to Benidorm Fest-inspired “projection.” Everything indicates that this year it will be even bigger, judging by the “great response of the participating songs”tops all playlists on major music platforms.
Ruth Lorenzo: “The warmth of the people at Benidorm Festival is unparalleled”
The signing of this agreement took place at El Castell de Benidorm, one of the venues currently linked to the competition; because most of the activities here are held in a privileged location with the sea in the background. This was also where Ruth Lorenzo was located. The artist, who will host the Benidorm Fest galas together with journalists Marc Calderó and Ana Prada, wanted to talk about his feelings and how he faced the difficulties of presenting a live show.
The artist faces this “challenge” that coincides with the tenth anniversary of his participation in Eurovision, “a very special year for me”. She also explains: “I was about to come I thought about this and everything when I entered the competition”, but eventually he will have another role, directing premieres. “I’m so excited that you trust me,” he adds.
He also said the following to the followers of Benidorm Fest and Eurovision: “What made this possible is the ‘Eurofans’ and the great fans they have.” Regarding the event itself, he emphasizes that “the warmth of the public at Benidorm Fest is unparalleled” and ““This is a great opportunity for everyone, they should forget that they are in a competition and do their best.”. Lorenzo applauded the support that this event, “where not only the winner of the competition wins”, provides to musicians and artists in our country. According to him, this competition and the various topics selected in this third edition will be “the best showcase for connecting with audiences of all kinds and giving visibility to artists of all kinds.”
Meetings and tickets for previous parties
Installation of the stages where the Benidorm Fest galas will take place began on January 6 at the Palau d’Esports l’Illa in Benidorm, where around 300 RTVE operators are working to transform this sports arena into a futuristic entertainment set. It is oval shaped and has an area of 581 square meters and consists of two main sections.: Circular central area with a large circular screen on the floor and two side tunnels connecting to the back of the stage. It will also feature an impressive, high-resolution LED display with an oval shape in the centre.
At the other end of the venue, right in front of the Benidorm Fest stage The surface where the ‘Green Room’ will be located will be found – the area where the artists rest after the show – and the jury table are all 475 m².
Finally, there is also An area for the public to follow the premieres ‘on-site’, On the one hand, from the track that will be located between the stage and the ‘Green Room’ area; The rest of the audience will occupy the stands on the sides. The common area will have an area of approximately 680 m².
During Benidorm Fest week, between the semi-final and the final gala, RTVE, the City Hall and the Generalitat organized different events to take place throughout the week to attract the attention of “Eurofans” and add color to the event. On the same Thursday, RTVE announced: Tickets for the Benidorm Fest opening party are on sale, It will take place at Benidorm Palace on 28 February. Participation tickets for the ‘Euroclub’ party, which will take place at ‘KU’ nightclub on Friday, tomorrow, January 31, will also be on sale. Finally, On Friday, February 2, a free concert will be held in Plaza de la Hispanidad, the day before the grand finale.Around Tecnohito, where Blanca Paloma, Rosa López, Gonzalo Hermida and Sharonne will perform.