White Dove begins its Eurovision 2023 journey facing a familiar travel hiccup. The Spanish delegation landed in Liverpool, the host city for the upcoming performances, after a flight from Madrid. A low-cost carrier mishap left one suitcase missing from the luggage load. The team stayed calm, focusing on contingency plans and the steps ahead. The missing suitcase contained essential items for the act, including shoes that helped shape the mood and stage presence of the performance. The artist expressed a hopeful outlook, expecting the luggage to arrive and noting that a rehearsed plan B, C, and D existed to keep things on track.
The Spanish delegation, led by Blanca Paloma with Eva Mora at the helm, touched down in Liverpool on a day packed with commitments. The schedule called for a series of public appearances, media opportunities, and technical checks ahead of the first rehearsal. On Thursday, May 4, at 17:20 local time, Blanca Paloma was set to take the Eurovision stage for her first solo rehearsal, with the team preparing to test lighting, sound, and all stage elements to ensure a flawless debut on the European stage.
Blanca Paloma was anticipated to return to the city’s M S Bank Arena the following Friday, to perform again after a day off. The schedule would let the artist and the team observe the responses from the initial rehearsals, refine positioning, timing, and wardrobe choices, and finalize the sequence of movements for the performance. By the end of the day, the team aimed to confirm which half of the grand final Spain would position itself in, as the competition in Liverpool moved closer to its climactic conclusion. The Benidorm Fest 2023 winner carried the hopes of a nation into a competition that connects artists, audiences, and nations in a shared musical moment. The broader Eurovision program continued to unfold with each rehearsal, interview, and public appearance, forming a mosaic of preparation, creativity, and cultural exchange that defined the event in the city by the River Mersey.