nebula He won’t win Eurovision. At least in votes. Despite the excitement it created in Spain, it has a proposal that is difficult to meet festival standards. Most important of all are the jurors who are normally skeptical of Spain. For example, last year Blanca Paloma’s amazing performance placed her in ninth place. So if they keep the same gauge, Zorra will probably get a few points. Now another thing is that María and Mark spread their delusions to the rest of the Old Continent: fox in Lithuanian, fox in Moldovan, fox in German, fox in Portuguese, fox in Croatian… Ecstasy can be apototic.
“It is important to carry this message to Europe. “We all need to be on equal footing and for marginalization to end in any universe,” the duo stressed after being crowned winners of the Benidorm Festival. To continue raising awareness, he will travel to Malmö (Sweden), where the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest will be held, on 11 May. Bitch She seduces with principles, not with make-up. It’s a cry for salvation feminist anthem. A statement of intent that stands out against the noise of the industry with its energetic, seductive, inclusive rhythm… It doesn’t need fashion to soften the chest. Undoubtedly the most ambitious goal for an artist.
It is true that he easily reached first place last night. All they had to do was look into our eyes to tug at our hearts at the right moment. “This song uses your opponent’s power to knock him out. No one said anything bad to us when we presented this. “We showed it to our neighbors and they loved it,” the couple said. María and Mark, aged 56 and 49, unknown until they were chosen by RTVE, made this claim field of this edition. The question is whether it can repeat this success with such precision in Europe. What options do you have? Will it be understood? Should I change the scenery? Experts respond.
“HE The message is positive and groundbreaking., but you need to hardcode it. If there’s one thing we learned from Spain at Eurovision, it’s that we need to emphasize this aspect. “We brought love stories and associations to the past that were not understood outside, despite the collective enthusiasm,” emphasizes expert journalist Luis Mesa. euromovidas And copies. Accordingly, we are faced with a situation. disruptive candidacy It is a work that will take the country to a new starting point both conceptually and musically: “It has an enjoyable production. In an already energetically paced edition, playing the holiday card with a mature woman is a hoot.
A good reference is 44-year-old Belgian artist Gustaph. Because of you Up to seventh place in 2023. He talked about the need to be yourself and embrace tolerance. A slogan that, like Nebulossa’s, also requires a transcription so that the masses can make it their own. The joy was momentary. Like this stagingIt plays a fundamental role in this sense. “You need to fix this. Everything they want to convey needs to be perfectly understood. First of all, I pay attention to this video clip concept. Whatever the outcome, it will be different,” says Javier Benito Eurovision.
non-normative women
“If I go out alone, I’m the bitch. If I’m having fun, I’m the sluttiest. “If I stretch it out and come out into the light, I’ll be even more of a slut,” Nebulossa sings. Lyrics increase negativity in certain segments of the population. They are few in number but they make a lot of noise. Reason? Juanma Fernández has the answer: “RTVE’s The powerful political weapon of the feminist struggle. “The aim is for European women to feel identified as Spanish women.” For the director BluperThe challenge is clear: “If what we want is to redefine the word bitchNo need to suggest a cabaret like last night. “We should prefer women of María’s style, not normative ones.”
Eliminate age discrimination This is the second task. This will also make them unique. “We tend to favor younger artists, so they Breaking the Eurovision representative stereotype. A conversation added to women’s empowerment, which needs to be given visibility, makes the proposal innovative,” says editor Fran Justicia. ESCplus. In front of those who shout to heaven vocal performance, requires patience: “They have time to develop. They could do something similar to what Russia did in 2021, where many girls emphasized the essence of the issue through screens. “It was effective.” Manizha finished ninth.
Nomination without complex
Another element to consider is the score of both the jury and the public at Eurocontest, as at Benidorm Fest. And considering the orbit, Nebulossa’s location is confusing. “In the end, if the package is presented well on stage, thanks in part to a well-directed message, On television, the public can empathize and surprise us. Another story is how each country’s experts will value it. The aim is to make people understand Bitch at the first visual impact. Not only on a lyrical level, but also on a project level,” says director José García. Eurovision-Spain. For now, he admits, there is room to fine-tune, rethink, reformulate…
Laura Ortiz, director euroteIn this respect it is positive. In fact, foreigners are already chanting slogans Bitch With the passion of the Spaniards: “This is a pop song from the eighties. catches you immediately. It’s different, it’s extreme, it has something to talk about. “Nebulossa came to break the myth that only young people can take part in Eurovision.” And he insists: “This is a woman taking to the stage to launch her feminist cry.. Whether they understand or not, we shouldn’t care. I hope it makes an impact like this one.” Rarely does a nomination inspire this much commitment.
What position will it be in?
It’s hard to predict Nebulossa’s outcome at this point in the Eurovision race, which includes nearly a dozen participants. At the end of this article, Bitch It ranked 20th among betting houses.. However, we will have to wait until the full poster is known to make a decision. “We won’t worry too much about how we do. To find majority and the happiness we feel with our choice is wonderful. We’ll see what happens. “I wouldn’t want to live an illusion like Blanca Paloma’s for three months and then be disappointed,” says Mesa. Justice gets wet: “We can make Europe fall in love with us, why not, choose one top 10”.
Fernández is more cautious, but offers hope: “This is not a competitive option. However, the head of the Italian delegation, Nicola Caligiore, once said that the key is to act with something that defines us. AND Bitch “It’s quite representative.” A vision shared by Ortiz, who goes a little further: “It’s early days, but it could interest a lot of people. And maybe Dark Horse of oppression”. Time will show us. However, perhaps the most logical thing would be to limit yourself to enjoying the journey. This is the most interesting, as García and Benito conclude: “I prefer to wait and see what others offer. Whatever happens, we can be proud”.
For ‘Lo malo’, ‘Ay, mama’, ‘Nochentera’… As a general rule, with a few pleasant exceptions, Spain has always thought that you should choose the most appropriate bet for Eurovision… depending on what you like best. And that’s why they achieved victory here. The Bad (by Aitana and Ana Guerra), Corazón Latino (by David Bisbal), Oh, Mom (by Rigoberta Bandini), I Want to Dance (by Sonia and Selena), Sexual Revolution (by La Casa Azul), Nochentera (by Vicco’ from)… So is this one of the few times we reverse the norm? “We went through all kinds of pre-qualifications and habitually held on to the trump cards we had to win the festival. And incidentally, we haven’t done that since 1969. Now we finally decided to choose what we liked. “This is an important example of maturity,” says Mesa. The creation of Benidorm Fest helped make this happen. According to Justice, “we are no longer looking outside, but at what we like.” A turning point that benefited the Eurovision brand in Spain, as Benito puts it: “Many people were afraid to send songs that were successful here because they believed it wouldn’t work.” Mistake. Surprise, originality is always rewarded. “This is the first time we have had viral success,” Fernández emphasizes. To which García adds: “We have to see how it develops, but it is extremely positive for future editions.” Zorra is Mama’s loyal heir Ay, so in a way her victory also belongs to Rigoberta. And so are the others. “Our music festival is possible,” Ortiz concludes. “For the first time, we think more about ourselves.”