Lyrics – “Astronaut”
The electro-Latin vibe that lights up Benidorm Fest’s third edition gave the crowd a festival-ready energy, even for casual music fans tuning in on the town’s opening night. The performance may not etch itself into history, yet it genuinely warmed the atmosphere and whetted appetites for the long-awaited acts to come.
Its colorful staging transformed a DJ table into a spaceship cabin, bright lights tracing the voyage while the audience leaned in, ready for liftoff. The visuals complemented the music, and the artist put on a display that flashed on the big screen, delivering a sense of motion and momentum that kept viewers smiling and the room buzzing with anticipation.
Noan – “I Miss You”
His raspy voice captured the room in a live, punk-tinged moment. Noan wore a shirt that paid homage to the genre, a nod that he acknowledged with gratitude as he paid tribute to punk roots. The performance carried the vibe with ease, a relaxed energy that avoided tension even as the tempo spiked toward the finale.
Sofia Coll – “Here to Stay”
At roughly 23:20, one of the top contenders took the stage. Bookmakers had placed him among the frontrunners for the Bronze Microphone and a passport to Malmö to represent Spain at Eurovision, and the set did not disappoint. In truth, the moment probably boosted that confidence even more, though sound issues on television slightly muted the impact for some viewers—an issue likely to be noticed more by home audiences than by those in attendance.
The crowd near the stage felt the electricity as the Barcelona artist delivered a memorable performance. The showmanship and demanding choreography tested every corner of the Palau l’Illa, and the artist’s vocal strength carried the moment, earning a hard-fought pass to the grand final. The energy was undeniable, and the audience responded with full voice, sealing a path toward Malmö with momentum.
Mantra – “You Will See Me”
Excitement, commitment, and energy defined this young trio as they hit the stage with infectious warmth. Yet the tune felt larger than the music at times, and their 40-point final tally left them seven points behind the fourth-placed act, Miss Caffeina.
Miss Caffeina – “Blah, Blah, Blah”
A track built for the stadiums that Spain’s circuit visits, with a chorus designed to explode in big rooms. The Madrid band’s performance carried a bold, pop-forward edge while staying true to their indie roots, energizing the Palau l’Illa as the set drew toward its climax. The crowd turned toward the band, riding the wave of high-impact live music, as the final chorus erupted.
The group’s stage presence transformed the venue into a concert moment—members leaning toward the edge of the stage, delivering extended, high-energy sequences that felt like a live highlight reel. It was a strong finish to their portion of the show.
Quique Niza – “Prisoner”
Elegant staging battled nervy moments as the performer faced a tense three minutes. A bold risk with a future at stake, Quique Niza defended the piece with raw emotion, but the nerves showed and he ended up with the lowest score in the final tally, finishing last among the finalists.
Angy Fernández – “I Know Who I Am”
A generation’s icon, Angy Fernández, who rose to fame long ago with Factor X, delivered a forceful performance that reignited memories and showcased her current vocal power. The song carried inevitable moments of vocal intensity, and she embraced them with a fearless, fully expressive delivery that stood out as one of the night’s peak moments.
The crowd surged with the chorus, and Angy’s confidence filled the room. A few minutes earlier she had admitted to RTVE that she might cry on stage, but she turned emotion into control, delivering a climactic close that earned a solid standing ovation and a high score from the jury.
There was a charged chaos in the air, yet Angy owned the moment—her voice, the energy, and the performance coalescing into a standout sequence that will linger in the memory of the semi-final.
Nebulossa – “Vitch”
The evening’s finale landed with a bang. A pre-show tease had hinted at a European-wide moment, and the band delivered. The performance connected with the audience on every level, with lyrics that stuck and a live energy that felt inevitable from the first chorus. The song’s streaming surge underscored its momentum, often feeling inevitable as the crowd sang along from start to finish.
Nebulossa demonstrated they were aiming far beyond a single festival anthem, stepping into a broader future and signaling readiness for the big stages to come. The live encounter left little doubt about their potential to captivate audiences well beyond Benidorm Fest, hinting at a strong Eurovision future.