With the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 final approaching, Blanca Paloma represented Spain as she prepared to take the Liverpool Arena stage in Turin. This performance was showcased during the show’s second semi-final, a rehearsal published on the official competition YouTube channel. The clip captured Paloma in a moment of anticipation as she readied herself for the big night, offering viewers an early glimpse of what the live act might deliver in this pivotal moment of the contest.
In a three-minute rehearsal recorded last Wednesday, Blanca Paloma once again captured attention as she connected with the audience during the general technical rehearsal. Observers noted that the singer performed with strong stage presence throughout, proving her remarkable ability to mesmerize European viewers with the song Ea Ea, a track that has defined her Eurovision journey from the Benidorm Fest triumph to this global platform.
On the upcoming Saturday, Spain’s representative is set to step onto the Liverpool Arena stage to perform the piece known as Eaea, with production tweaks designed to preserve the essence of the winning Benidorm Fest performance while refining certain visual elements for the larger Eurovision setting. The creative team has pursued a balance between maintaining Paloma’s distinctive style and adapting the show to the live arena environment, ensuring the performance remains recognizably hers while maximizing impact for juries and viewers alike.
In this latest feature, Blanca Paloma’s potential continues to surface, riding the momentum of flamenco-inspired artistry that has become a hallmark of her act. The stage design includes aerial elements, some of which reach up to 3.5 meters, aligned with the event’s safety guidelines. The Wednesday rehearsal revealed the concept of the performance, which centers on a cross-plane visual motif that RTVE described as a core part of the staging. The observer notes that the iconic spider-like structure did not fit into the Spanish qualifier’s summit due to camera placement constraints on the main stage. For this edition, Paloma’s look, wrapped in fringed shawl details, enhances the visual narrative created for the performance.
One of the most moving moments occurs in the second minute when Blanca Paloma sings the line My child, let me bury me in the moon when I die. A beam of light sweeps across the stage and highlights the artist’s hand, signaling a turning point in the narrative of the song. The scene marks Blanca’s departure from the comfort zone tied to her grandmother’s tasseled cloak, transforming her gesture into a connection with ancestral roots and a forward-looking hope that points toward an unknown future. The lighting concept is described by Jose Pablo Pole as a way to illuminate the ritual of purification and ascent, underscoring the symbolic arc of the performance.
Lighting designer Álvaro Guisado played a crucial role in shaping the atmosphere of the Spanish entry. He has been responsible for a distinctive lighting approach since Benidorm Fest 2022, where a spotlight technique was used at the opening moments to preserve suspense. This approach was carried into Secreto de Agua and later saved for Eaea, a choice described as adding a potent layer of symbolism to Blanca Paloma’s overall concept. In adapting Benidorm Fest’s lighting for the Liverpool stage, Guisado noted a shift toward a more dynamic and festive scheme that injects additional energy into the show, delivering a stronger visual punch that complements the performance’s emotional core.