It’s official: Melody will fly the flag for Spain in Basel after winning Benidorm Fest 2025. The eight finalists performed in the following running order: Daniela Blasco – “Uh nana“ Kuve – “Loca xti“ Mawot – “Raggio di sole“ Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar” Mel Ömana – “I’m A Queen“ J Kbello – “V.I.P.“ Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en …

Benidorm Fest 2025 has begun! Following the first Semi-Final, four artists have qualified for the Final this Saturday: Lachispa, Daniela Blasco, Lucas Bun, and Kuve. The artists performed in the following running order: Kuve – “Loca Xti” David Afonso – “Amor barato” Chica Sobresalto – “Mala feminista” K!ngdom – “Me gustas tú” Lucas Bun – “Te escribe en el Cielo” …

All opinions expressed in this article are those of the person quoted and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the other team members or ESC United as a whole.  Such has been the success of Spain’s Benidorm Festival as a national selection for Eurovision, it’s hard to believe it’s only the 4th installment beginning today! Though still firmly mid-winter …

With Benidorm Fest 2025 only a couple weeks away, the Spanish broadcaster RTVE has announced the hosts of this year’s contest – and fans may recognize a familiar face. The show will be hosted by ESC veteran Ruth Lorenzo, who placed 10th at Eurovision 2014 with the song “Dancing in the Rain.” Lorenzo, who recently hosted Junior Eurovision 2024, will …

It was another exciting night in San Marino, and it ended with celebration for one Slovenian band. BOOOM!, a three-man electro pop-rock band made up of members Patrik Mrak, Luka Cvetičanin, and Matevž Derenda impressed the Una Voce per San Marino jury with their performance of the song “Dance Like This” and won a direct ticket to the competition’s final …

Last night Eurovision fans were able to enjoy the first semi-final of Spain’s Benidorm Fest, and we received the first four qualifiers for the final. And based on the results and our poll, our readers correctly selected three of the four qualifiers from last night’s show. Tomorrow we’re set to do it all over again, with eight more artists set …

RTVE has unveiled today, in a press conference, the 16 songs set to participate in Benidorm Fest 2024, Spain’s national selection for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Listen to all songs here! These songs will face off on the stage during two semi-finals on January 30 and February 1, leading up to the grand finale on Saturday, February 3. All the …

After closing the submission window last Tuesday, the Spanish broadcaster RTVE has announced that 825 songs were submitted for next year’s Benidorm Fest. According to the broadcaster, the songs run the full gambit of genres, artists, and tempos. Record Year The number of submissions, reflecting an increasing interest in the contest since the return of Benidorm Fest, has reached an …

During a press conference RTVE presented updates for Benidorm Fest 2024, which will take place from January 30th to February 3rd at the Palau L’Illa de Benidorm. In this edition, the format will remain the same as last year, consisting of two semifinals and one final. The final will be held on February 3rd, while the semifinals will take place …

It’s the calm after the storm in most of Europe right now, as the Eurovision Song Contest is over for the rest of 2023, but not all countries see this as a time to rest, in fact, others see this as an opportunity, to be ready for the future. Return of Benidorm Fest The national broadcaster in Spain (RTVE), are …