Benidorm Fest 2024 features a diverse slate of participants, confirming what fans had hoped for: sixteen artists spanning a wide range of styles will perform next December 14. The roster includes established names and promising newcomers who headline a show intended to showcase Spain’s rich musical spectrum.
Among the sixteen, genres vary from urban and electronic to flamenco, pop, and reggaeton, with artists such as Almácor, Angy Fernández, Dellacruz, Jorge González, Lérica, Mantra, María Peláe, MARLENA, Miss Caffeina, Nebulossa, Noan, Quique Niza, Roger Padrós, Sofia Coll, St. Peter, and Yoly Saa. The excitement surrounding Benidorm Fest is shared by all involved, who spoke warmly while performing at the Alameda Theatre in Seville, according to RTVE. The list of candidates is presented below.
- Almácor said he fell in love with Benidorm Fest from the first moment and hopes to contribute a fresh voice to the urban scene.
- Angy Fernández admitted he had feared returning to music, yet he wanted to showcase his work at Benidorm Fest.
- Dellacruz stated they would give their all, driven by the same deep passion that marks their songs.
- Jorge González returned to RTVE feeling excited and happy, calling Benidorm Fest something extraordinary.
- Lyrics expressed love for the community that has formed, noting a playful, childlike joy in the experience.
- Mantra shared happiness about joining the festival family.
- María Peláe reflected on her long career and how this moment resonates deeply after facing personal challenges.
- MARLENA described the opportunity as an honor, a privilege, and a door to new possibilities.
- Miss Caffeina spoke of the challenge and confidence they bring, hoping their performance would leave a lasting impression.
- Nebulossa expressed excitement and gratitude for the chance to participate in a national festival.
- Noah called it a dream to be present and to have earned a spot after a year of songwriting.
- Quique Niza explained his song originated from a composition camp run by RTVE as a pilot experiment.
- Roger Padrós indicated his Catalan piece aims to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed setting.
- Sofia Coll highlighted the show’s strength and the joy of performing live on stage.
- St. Peter hoped for a good time and for audiences to feel the artist’s soul poured into the music.
- Yoly Saa recalled humble beginnings and described joining an acclaimed duo last year as a path toward dream realization.
RTVE Communications and Participation Director María Eizaguirre welcomed the event as the festival the audience desires. She emphasized the necessity of the collective effort from the artists who laid the groundwork in earlier editions and the value added by the committee of experts in making Benidorm Fest a local and national showcase (RTVE).
Benidorm Fest 2024 makes room for composers to take songs
Ana María Bordas, head of the Spanish Eurovision delegation and co-director of the Benidorm Festival, recalled that the project is more than a brand. It has become a platform that elevates artists across genres. This year the event aims to present an artist and song package that represents a spectrum of styles, and the organizers believe the selection is strong and varied (RTVE).
César Vallejo, co-director of Benidorm Fest, added that the festival will feature styles not previously seen, underscoring a commitment to plurality. The aim remains to ensure Spain’s Eurovision representative emerges from Benidorm Fest while building a festival that resonates with a wide audience (RTVE).
Entries
María Eizaguirre announced the ticketing process for Benidorm Fest on December 4. The semi-finals are scheduled for December 11, with the final taking place on December 18. Tickets will be available through the festival’s official store, which also offers merchandise (RTVE).
Past participants who have previously attended Benidorm Fest are returning to support the event. In addition to performing their recent releases, they offered guidance to new competitors. Blanca Paloma, winner of Benidorm Fest 2023 and Spain’s Eurovision entrant, expressed continued enthusiasm for the festival and its evolving lineups, hoping it will keep delivering diverse offerings (RTVE).
Vicco closed the gala with Nochentera, a major hit of the year, and expressed gratitude for Benidorm Fest’s role in advancing his career. The show also featured performances and messages of support from Agoney, Alice Wonder, Alfred García, Sharonne, Gonzalo Hermida, Karmento, Megara, Tanxugueiras, and Varry Brava, underscoring the festival’s collaborative spirit (RTVE).
New image
In the days leading up to the artists’ presentation, Benidorm Fest unveiled a refreshed visual identity designed by Iñaki San Juan. The concept draws on the contrast between night and day within the city of Benidorm, signaling renewed energy for the event (RTVE).
The preselection for Eurovision in Spain also maintains an active social media presence to keep fans updated. Followers can track all Benidorm Fest news on X and Instagram, and a new animated sticker pack was released to customize Instagram stories (RTVE).