Now that it has been revealed that RTVE has received 876 submissions, for Benidorm Fest 2023, we look ahead to the shows, where it has been confirmed during Carlos Higes’ press conference that the tickets for next year’s shows will go on sale on November 1.
Spain’s Eurovision 2023 representative to be selected on February 4
As we have previously reported, the shows will take place on January 31 (Semi-Final 1), February 2 (Semi-Final 2), and February 4 (Grand Final), with Mónica Naranjo confirmed as one of the hosts. Tickets for the shows will be between €20-€60, with further details being revealed after summer, RTVE has revealed that next year’s shows will have a bigger capacity, compared to 2022.
María Eizaguirre has also confirmed that during the week of Benidorm Fest, there will be a daily program that will comment on all of the news relating to the 2023 edition of the competition. In addition, the competing artists will also appear in a Christmas gala, which RTVE will broadcast at the end of 2022.
Spain’s Eurovision Journey
Spain debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 with Conchita Bautista’s “Estando Contigo”. The country earned its first win in 1968 with Massiel’s “La La La”, and won again in 1969 with Salome’s “Vivo Cantando” in an infamous four-way tie. Although they have yet to win again, Spain earned several 2nd place finishes, most famously with Mocedades’ “Eres tu” in 1973 and Anabel Conde’s “Vuelve conmigo” in 1996.
Spain’s recent participation saw them enter the Top 5 when Chanel finished in 3rd place with 459 points from the jury and televoters with her song “SloMo”.
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News Source: RTVE
Photo Credit: RTVE
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[…] In the last week, we have learned that RTVE has received 876 submissions for Benidorm Fest 2023. Music professionals will now listen to all the entries and select the best 16 for the national final. The Director of Communication and Participation of RTVE, María Eizaguirre revealed that the artists for Benidorm Fest 2023 will be revealed: “throughout this month”. Tickets to see the competing artists for Benidorm Fest 2023 will go on sale on November 1st. […]
[…] RTVE expanded the final line-up to 18 songs from the already announced 16 because of the quality of the 876 submissions that they received. Benidorm Fest 2023 will have its two semi-finals on January 31 & February 2, with the Grand Final set on February 4, where Spain’s Eurovision 2023 representative will be selected. Tickets for next year’s shows will go on sale on November 1. […]
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