Spain is continuing their preparations for the Benidorm Fest 2023 final. As artists prep for national final to conclude on Saturday 4th February, Rory speaks to Alice Wonder, who is vying to represent Spain in Liverpool with their song “Yo quisiera”.
Check out our interview with Alice Wonder here!
Together, Alice Wonder and Rory talk about the meaning behind their song “Y quisiera.”, its creative process, as well as talking about their Eurovision memories from Spain, and the emotions leading up to their participation in the Spanish selection.
About Alice Wonder
Alice Wonder is a 24 year old artist from Madrid. They have been active in the music industry since 2014, releasing their first track “Take Off” back in 2018, as well as their first album “Firekid” in the same year. Alice Wonder’s Benidorm Fest 2023 track “Yo quisiera” was self written. Prior to the final, they received 119 points in the semi-final which placed them in second for the night.
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 has been less successful in recent years. Although they achieved two 10th place finishes in 2012 and 2014, the country has not finished above 20th place since 2015, including one last-place in 2017. This poor running streak was broken, however in 2022, when Chanel finished in 3rd place with 459 points from the jury and televoters with her song “SloMo”.
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