Today we have finally been able to listen for the first time Spanish representative Sandra Valero give voice to “LOVIU”, the song with which Spain will seek its second triumph in Junior Eurovision in the next edition to be held in Nice (France) on Sunday 26 November 2023.
The song, composed by Luis Ramiro, Alejandro Martínez Valderrama and Diego Cantero, with the production of David Parejo Martín, has been presented this morning at a press conference and it sounds so catchy. We listened to it accompanied by the official video clip with Sandra Valero as the protagonist:
The song surprises with its positivity and adaptability to international language , catching the audience from the first listens, as it is perceived in this initial contact with the proposal that Sandra Valero will defend this year to represent Spain in Junior Eurovision 2023. In Sandra’s own words, it is cheerful and lively, which is why she wanted this day to come so much, because we are going to enjoy it and dance a lot during the weeks and months that lie ahead.
As we have seen in the video clip, the song evokes different sensations that allow us to let our imagination fly while we listen to it, making it possible to transfer them visually in multiple ways, opening the door to the development of a powerful and ingenious sta ging with which Sandra can offer all her energy and quality on the stage of the most important musical show for children and young people of the year.
The team behind “LOVIU”
“Loviu” was chosen by an internal committee of RTVE from more than 100 proposals received to be the song with which Sandra Valero will represent us at Junior Eurovision 2023 in Nice on 26 November.
Its universal message and chorus were decisive for the RTVE committee to choose this song as the ideal song for our representative. Moreover, it was written and composed by a group of great and renowned composers of the Spanish music scene, which has guaranteed a meticulous work that captures the attention from the very first verses.
Luis Ramiro, Alejandro Martínez Valderrama and Diego Cantero, with the production of David Parejo Martín. We get to know them through some of the milestones in their careers:
- Luis Ramiro is a singer-songwriter and poet with an outstanding career that includes seven albums and four published books. His collaborations with singers such as Luis Eduardo Aute, Conchita, Marwán, Pedro Guerra and Ismael Serrano stand out.
- Diego Cantero, known as Funambulista, has released eight albums and has performed with artists such as Malú, Pastora Soler (Eurovision 2012) and Raphael (Eurovision 1966 and 1967).
- Alejandro Martínez is a composer, pianist and teacher of music and Spanish language and literature. He has composed songs for Raphael (Eurovision 1966 and 1967), Rozalén, Pastora Soler (Eurovision 2012), Sergio Dalma (Eurovision 1991) and Funambulista, among others. He has a discography with five albums of his own songs.
- David Parejo has been in charge of the production of the proposal. Previously, he has worked with Sergio Dalma (Eurovision 1991), Soraya Arnelas (Eurovision 2009), Azúcar Moreno (Eurovision 1990) and Melody.
More about “LOVIU”
“Loviu”, the Spanish entry for Junior Eurovision 2023, has three main pillars. It is a catchy, international song with a lot of stage possibilities.
“I love the song, I can’t wait for you to listen to it and for you to be able to sing it and enjoy it as much as I do”, said Sandra Valero. The young artist defines the song as “happy and lively”.
RTVE’s internal committee has chosen this song because of its international chorus and its universal theme and messages. All this with the aim that our representative can connect with audiences from different cultures and languages.
They also emphasise its energetic rhythm and catchy melody, giving the proposal great potential to stand out from the rest.
On the stage, those responsible maintain that the song allows for a creative and dynamic staging, so that Sandra Valero can demonstrate her versatility and potential on stage.
More about Sandra Valero
Sandra Valero was born on 20 August 2011. Singer, actress and model, she lives in Benetússer (Valencia). From a very young age she has been immersed in the world of music, from her great-grandparents and grandmother to her uncle and father, the latter being musicians and composers.
Her grandmother sang opera, her uncle sings in terraces and is also a composer, while her father is a bass player in the Nexus Group. His passion for music runs in his family and all of them have been one of his first sources of inspiration to get into this world that motivates and excites him.
In addition to “Loviu”, he has published several of his own songs such as “Invierno En Mi Ciudad” and “Y DIGO EHH! He has also participated in other TV competitions such as “Idol Kids” on Telecinco and “La Voz Kids” on Telecinco and “La Voz Kids” on Antena 3 in 2022. In the Antena 3 contest, she was partner of Carlos Higes, our representative in Yerevan 2022. Both were part of Aitana’ s team and both have strengthened their careers with this great experience in the European festival.
She is currently playing the role of Mowgli from “The Jungle Book“ in a local theatre company and has been part of the musical “The Bodyguard“.
She is very good with all genres, his voice impresses in both upbeat songs and ballads, as he has demonstrated with the singles he has released so far and in all the musical programmes he has participated in. She likes ballads as long as they are not too slow, so she also confesses that she loves to dance and perform songs that have her rhythm.
Sandra declares herself to be an unconditional fan of the singer Aitana. So much so that just two days before the official presentation of her song for Junior Eurovision, she accompanied Aitana at the soundcheck of the Alpha Tour Valencia singing “Vas a Quedarte”, one of Aitana’s ballads.
How did Sandra Valero come to represent Spain at Junior Eurovision 2023?
It all started on 30 May when RTVE opened the registration phase for those interested in participating in Junior Eurovision until 3 July. A total of 114 applications were received, 19 more than in 2022, highlighting the recent expectation generated in our country by the children’s festival.
Of the 114 applicants, 14 were selected to attend the face-to-face phase at the beginning of July. At the on-site casting held at the RTVE Studios in Madrid, Sandra Valero performed the song “Parte De Tu Mundo” from “The Little Mermaid”, which thrilled the judges. Her voice colour, her power, her wide vocal range and her profile as an actress stand out.
Her choice to represent Spain at Eurovision 2023 was a unanimous decision by the jury formed by Ana María Bordas, César Vallejo, Miriam García Corrales, Pablo Rodríguez, Tony Sanchez-Ohlsson, Rayden and María Eizaguirre.
Spain at Junior Eurovision
Spain participated in Junior Eurovision for the first time in 2003, being one of the 16 countries that opened the festival in Copenhagen (Denmark). In this first edition, Sergio with his song “Desde El Cielo” placed 2nd with 125 points. The following year, in Lillehammer (Norway), with 171 points, María Isabel with her “Antes Muerta Que Sencilla” achieved the only Spanish victory so far.
A new 2nd place in 2005 and a 4th place in 2006 were the end of a successful first stage for Spain in Junior Eurovision. In these first four consecutive editions, the contest gained great popularity among the Spanish public, thanks to a large extent to the pre-selections with which RTVE chose its representatives, such as Eurojunior. They were also the starting point for the musical careers of many of the singers who are now present in the Spanish music market, such as Blas Cantó (who represented Spain in 2021), Dani Fernández and Antonio José.
Despite the festival’s resounding success, the public corporation decided to withdraw from the event in 2007, claiming that it “promoted stereotypes that were not shared”. During these years of absence, public interest in Junior Eurovision continued and the EBU tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to bring Spain back to the contest. Finally, on 25 June 2019, RTVE announced its long-awaited return after 13 years of absence. In this second stage, the public broadcaster opted for internal elections and managed to maintain the good level of previous years. Both Melani and her song “Marte” in 2019 and Soleá and her “Palante” in 2021 achieved a great 3rd place. In 2021, Levi Díaz with “Reír” reached the 15th position with 77 points.
In the recent edition held in Yerevan (Armenia), Carlos Higes with “Señorita” came in 6th place with 137 points, after being the second most voted entry of the 20th edition by the public on the online platform.
Spain is one of the countries with the best track record in Junior Eurovision, placing in the top six in seven of its eight participations.
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place on Sunday 26 November in the beautiful coastal city of Nice, France, under the inspiring theme “Heroes”. This event promises to offer a series of exciting surprises and unforgettable moments.
For this year 2023, the competition has chosen the South of France as its location, specifically the “Palais Nikaia”. This majestic venue, also known as the “temple of music“, opened its doors to the public on 4 April 2001 and boasts an impressive surface area of more than 9,000 square metres. The Palais Nikaia is the perfect venue to host the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023, which promises to be a show full of glitter and young talent.
France, with two victories on its record at this event, has the honour of hosting the 21st edition of this children’s festivalthat has been gaining popularity year after year among young audiences. Junior Eurovision has given visibility to new talents in the world of music, and France is excited to be the host country.
French broadcaster, with its experience in organising Paris 2021, is committed to delivering a high standard of entertainment and maintaining the characteristic quality of Junior Eurovision. The aim is to make this 21st edition a “unique and unrepeatable” festival. France Télévisions will do its utmost to organise Junior Eurovisionat an exceptional level.
In 2022, the city of Yerevan, capital of Armenia, hosted the contest for the second time in its history, having previously been the host in 2011. On that occasion, France surprised by taking victory with the performance of Lissandro and his song ‘Oh Maman! His charisma and energy catapulted him to the top of the contest, captivating both the national juries and online viewers, earning a total of 203 points and the coveted crystal microphone.
France is looking forward to once again hosting this competition that celebrates music, friendship and diversity, putting Europe’s young talents in the spotlight. The question on everyone’s mind is: who will be the lucky youngster to win the little crystal microphone this year? We will know the answer at the end of November.