Blanca Paloma lights up Europe from Elche’s Eurovision backdrop
Elche Town Hall announced a change for Eurovision watchers: Blanca Paloma, the hometown singer, would join the party at the El Toscar sports center rather than the Candalix car park. With rain forecast for the afternoon, the viewing was shifted to the Candalix parking lot at El Toscar sports center, keeping the same program and schedule. Since a tent is in El Altet, the event moved to La Plaza Mayor, according to officials.
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The city organized a live-music celebration with dinner options, extending the festive vibe beyond the former venue. Food trucks were invited to set up within the sports center facilities, giving attendees a wider range of dining choices as they gathered to celebrate the artist’s journey.
The quote is also… choice
The president of the Valencian Community, a vocal supporter of the Benidorm Festival, is expected to watch Blanca Paloma perform. The artist, a standout from Elche, has been named among the five favorites in multiple surveys. El Toscar sports center is expected to draw several municipal candidates on election day, all hoping to see the rising performer in action, a sight that blends culture with the local political calendar.
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Her family and residents of the district plan to join from El Altet. There is strong anticipation for a historic moment: a singer from Elche representing Spain in an international festival widely watched across Europe. The choice to push a bold, memorable act has already won strong support from both juries and audiences.
hours and position
Blanca Paloma, Spain’s 2023 entrant, is slated to perform eighth in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest, singing her song “Eaea.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, with the final taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool around 21:45 local time. The opening acts feature Austrian duo Teya and Salena, and Mae Muller from the United Kingdom is set to close the show. The performance sequence places Paloma after Andrew Lambrou of Cyprus and before Loreen, who will be performing Sweden’s entry, “Tattoo.”
Austrian acts Teya and Salena will open the gala, with the 67th edition closing by Mae Muller from the United Kingdom. Paloma’s moment comes soon after Andrew Lambrou from Cyprus and just before Loreen’s appearance, continuing a night steeped in history and national pride.
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In a move that sparked discussion, recent coverage noted shifts in how performances are structured. The event’s evolving rules reflect the broader conversation around live music and audience participation, influencing both performers and fans alike.
Semi-finals and venue selection
Last Saturday, Blanca Paloma chose to appear in the first half of the grand final. Following the announcements for the second semi-final, producers across major networks assigned final positions for each country. The Eurovision official social channels later published the final performance order for the 2023 final, reinforcing the event’s organized, global reach.
Sweden and other competitors
Spain’s representative from Elche performed in a spot that echoed historic victors. The 1974-winning ABBA and their classic Waterloo were cited as a benchmark. Similarly, past champions like Carola (1991) and Israel’s Dana International (1998) were referenced to highlight how certain placements carry legacy value. The 1991 and 1963 victories also served to illustrate the festival’s enduring continuity.
The 67th Eurovision can be followed live on RTVE’s La 1, RTVE Play, RTVE Internacional, and RNE, keeping audiences across nations connected to the spectacle in real time.