Benidorm lights up for Eurovision with a star‑studded Benidorm Fest vibe
Benidorm will sparkle on May 11 as Eurovision places its spotlight there. The festival’s broadcast, featuring Nebulossa and Zorra representing Spain, has shifted to the Julio Iglesias Auditorium in l’Aigüera Park for the big Benidorm Fest Euroclub party. Fans from past editions are expected to drop in, bringing extra energy with their live performances. This event serves to rally support for the contest and to gather thousands of Eurovision fans before, during, and after Europe’s premier music event. It is organized jointly by RTVE, the City Council of Benidorm, the Valencian Government, and Fotur. The party, announced this Wednesday in Madrid, will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and will feature several confirmed artists, including Blanca Paloma, Sofía Martín, José Otero, Noan, Mantra, Sharonne, and Sofía Coll, among others. The lineup also includes multiple DJs and large screens so attendees can follow the Eurovision acts. The park will host dedicated zones for a FanZone, food trucks, merchandise, and relaxation spaces so guests can soak in the show to the fullest. Source: RTVE
Maria Eizaguirre, director of Communications and Participation at RTVE, underscored that the goal is for the Benidorm Fest family to accompany Nebulossa on the road to Malmö. She highlighted the importance of shaping an international narrative to gain global recognition. Jesús Carrobles, Benidorm’s Events Councillor, agreed, noting that the brand started two years ago should not stay confined to Benidorm Fest. The aim is to strengthen the image and promote beyond Spain, which is why the Malmö Euroclub exists. He explained that the Benidorm Euroclub will be hosted in a more comfortable venue, with free admission and giant screens to watch the final. He added a hopeful wish to toast Nebulossa’s victory. Source: Ayuntamiento de Benidorm
Mery Bas and Mark Dasousa, Nebulossa members, shared their excitement about the journey so far, including trips to Miami and New York and their collaboration with Gloria Trevi. They expressed gratitude for the opportunities and stressed that reaching Benidorm Fest felt like a gift. They emphasized that there are many people behind this effort and that a good Eurovision result would reflect that teamwork. Source: Nebulossa interviews
Blanca Paloma, the singer, spoke about experiencing the event from the other side and supporting Nebulossa from Benidorm. She stressed the importance of rest to arrive in Malmö full of energy and noted that the journey would nourish the artists. Sofía Coll looked forward to returning to Benidorm to support Nebulossa and to live the moment with intensity. Sofía Martín also wished to reconnect with the Benidorm audience, while José Otero saw it as a fantastic chance to celebrate Eurovision, share new projects, and keep promoting their music. Source: artist statements
Premiere of ‘Zorra’ with Nebulossa and Gloria Trevi
April will bring several Eurovision milestones. The first is this Friday, April 5, when the Miami‑recorded version of ‘Zorra’ by Nebulossa and Gloria Trevi becomes streaming ready. The duo and the Mexican artist already offered a live preview for 6,000 fans at Radio City Music Hall in New York on March 15, a milestone in promoting a Spanish bid for Eurovision that has reached a broad Latin American audience. Source: press coverage
After the PrePartyES in Madrid last weekend, Nebulossa presses forward toward Malmö. Their upcoming appearances include Saturday, April 6, at the Barcelona Eurovision Party and Sunday, April 7, at the London Eurovision Party. They will also perform at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam on April 13 and in Stockholm on April 14 for the first Nordic Eurovision Party, ending the European tour in Rome on April 26. Source: tour schedule
Before the final stop in Italy and just days before the Spanish delegation travels to Malmö, RTVE will host a free concert in Madrid on April 22 to bid Nebulossa farewell in style. It will take place at the Albéniz Theatre, where the Alicante trio will be supported onstage by St. Pedro, Angy Fernández, Jorge González, Almácor, and Sofía Coll, with fans and festival followers in attendance. Source: RTVE announcements
Fiesta in Malmö
Benidorm’s celebration won’t be the only one. Benidorm Fest will take center stage before Eurovision as on Wednesday, May 8, at the Inkonst venue in Malmö, starting at 7:00 p.m., three artists from different festival editions will perform as invited guests: Varry Brava, Miss Caffeina, and Sharonne. The event will attract around 300 attendees, including tourism agency representatives summoned by the External Tourism Offices of Sweden and Denmark, as well as delegates from countries with direct flight connections to the Valencian airports, such as Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Portugal, and Germany. Eurovision‑focused media outlets will also be invited. Nuria Montes, Valencia Community Government’s Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism counselor, announced that on May 8, Eurovision’s Euroclub day in Malmö, the region will be promoted as a travel destination. She added that organizing the Benidorm Fest and selecting the Spanish representative has already given the region international visibility, which will be reinforced with a Valencia Community promotional action in the host city for the festival. The Inkonst Club in Malmö, near Eurovision Avenue and the Eurovision Village, will host the destination presentation focusing on experiential offerings linked to beaches, inland towns, sports activities, gastronomy, culture and traditions, and year‑round musical experiences to be enjoyed across the three Valencian provinces. Source: regional announcements