A fresh concert weekend lights up Alicante, highlighting a rich mix of genres that makes the region a vibrant hub for live music. While Coque Malla stands as the marquee name, the Alicante scene proves its depth with a broad lineup, inviting fans to explore varied sounds across venues.
Coke Malla prepared for the long-awaited night at ADDA
Musician Coque Malla, set to perform at ADDA in Alicante on Saturday evening, brings years of prominence to the stage. From his early days with Los Ronaldos in 1987 to the acclaimed hit Goodbye Dad, Malla has continued to release music that blends thoughtful storytelling with accessible rock. Even recent releases maintain a high standard, featuring notable songs such as Revolution and Giant Astronaut. The collaboration with cinema on Best Song at the Goya Awards remains a landmark in his career. Champions.
On the final day of the 13th edition, Malla began a national tour in Zaragoza that will carry him across Spain. Tomorrow night at 20:00 he arrives at ADDA, a venue he has praised as perfectly suited to his performances. His show will blend theatrical elements focused on the latest album with a retrospective of his greatest hits in a celebratory atmosphere. As he told a local publication, he feels more confident and alive on stage, even as studio work creates its own anxieties about capturing the right essence. Fans can look forward to a versatile, engaging performance at the Auditorium of the Alicante Provincial Council.
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Malafé begins its national tour in Alicante
The best way to kick off a tour is to start close to home, and the Alicante group Malafé, led by Javi Bosque, embraces that idea. They celebrate their first anniversary this Saturday at 22:00 at Sala MareaRock and will premiere new material that will appear on their forthcoming EP, titled Desire. Listeners can expect tracks like Cindy and I’m Falling in Love to appear live, along with unreleased songs that reveal how the band has grown. The set will showcase the energy and evolving sound that has defined their trajectory.
Malafé has built a concise, successful history with performances on major Spanish stages, including a memorable collaboration with Funambulista at the Wizink Center in Madrid. Starting from their hometown of Alicante, they are entering a new phase filled with creative projects aimed at placing them among Spain’s notable groups. Marearock Chamber, Alicante.
“We would love to be born in the 80s”
The band Johnny B. Zero and Nobutthefrog bring luxury sound to Euterpe
Two distinct acts will light up the Euterpe stage this weekend. Johnny B. Zero performs Friday at 22:00, with Juanma Pastor presenting new material from the album I Don’t Like Rock and Roll. The songs feature a recognizable voice in tracks like Photographer and Fragility. On Sunday, the venue hosts Nobutthefrog at 19:30, offering a shift in style to indie folk. The duo’s intimate harmonies and violin textures guide listeners across a European-sounding journey, making Euterpe in Sant Joan d’Alacant a focal point for diverse sounds.
Subze, another golden Alicante native, returns home
New year, renewed energy from Spanish music’s rising stars. Subze, born in Elda, has long demonstrated how to blend complex songcraft with emotional depth. His journey has included overcoming personal challenges that shape a resilient artistic voice. Tracks like Storm and Warrior, along with Letter to My Concerns, helped crystallize his distinctive orbit within rap and beyond.
With a refusal to be boxed into a single urban style, Subze offers a space for listeners to explore introspective themes through his evolving sound. During his last Alicante visit, he promoted a bold album, and four years later he returns to Marearock for a night that promises a unique experience for fans. Marearock Chamber, Alicante.
La María, a unique voice with the Valencian seal
On Saturday evening, Arniches hosts one of the era’s defining Valencian voices. María Bertomeu, known simply as María, presents L’Assumpció, her debut studio project that blends Valencian tradition with contemporary sensibilities. The release follows a viral moment in Start Vinyes in 2021, and the album draws on local musical motifs while pushing into modern, hypnotic textures. María has earned recognition, including the Revelation Artist award and design accolades at the Valencia Music Awards, with Arniches Theatre as the intimate venue for this showcase.
Ters’s different sound on Sala Stereo
Behind the initials Ters stands a versatile artist who will perform at Sala Stereo on Friday at 22:00, weaving together trap, indie, ballads, and electronic influences. Gonzalo Tümes, a graphic designer by trade, crafts each song with a distinct identity. Known to attract a substantial audience, Ters has already built a solid following with hundreds of thousands of streams online. At Sala Stereo in Alicante, fans will witness a creative blend that defies easy categorization.