Yesterday, Thursday 14th of December, the Spanish broadcaster RTVE, in an official press conference, presented to the public the 16 songs that will be competing next January and February 2024 for the Spanish ticket to Malmö and represent the Iberian country in Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Benidorm Fest 2024 is underway, and we can already listen to the songs of the 16 artists who will be showcased in the largest platform for Spanish music and aim to represent Spain in Eurovision, which will take place in Malmö. Find below the playlist with all the 16 songs:
The lineup for the third edition of Benidorm Fest will feature 16 artists, with songs belonging to a variety of styles and musical genres. There will be room for familiar genres such as pop, indie, or rock, as well as new styles like urban music or bolero. There will also be representation of languages such as Catalan, Spanish, or English.
Here we review one by one all the 16 entries. We are sure there is a song for each of you below!
ALMACOR – BRILLOS PLATINOS
The artist from Alicante brings us urban and catchy rhythm whose message conveying the pure art of flirting with someone you like as well as remarking their inner bright rather than their sparkling outfir. Almácor presents “Brillos Platino,” an urban song with a catchy chorus and one of the most current sounds of this Benidorm Fest. It is a song that could be heard in any nightclub around the world since this musical style currently dominates not only in Spain but worldwide, so we expect this to be a success already in the streaming platforms
ANGY – SE QUIEN SOY
The singer and actress present “Sé Quién Soy” at Benidorm Fest, a song that marks her return to the music industry and has the pop-rock sound that characterizes her as an artist. As the artist herself says, “It sounds like Angy but less teenage and more woman”. She comes with a Swedish dream team behind who wrote songs for Loreen such as “Euphoria” or for Dotter, and we can hear the Swedish production on it. We know that Angy will sell the song neatly.
DELLACRUZ – BESO EN LA MAÑANA
The Canary artist will encourage us to dance with a track featuring a very current sound and a catchy chorus. Dellacruz will attempt to represent Spain in Eurovision with the song “Beso En La Mañana.” A song with a very current sound that will get all of Europe dancing from the beginning till the end. A very feel-good and radio-friendly song that could do really well both in Spain but also beyond.
JORGE GONZALEZ – CALIENTE
Jorge González presents “Caliente” a lively track with a lot of Latin essence that seeks to make the viewer feel identified with Spain and the warmth of its people. The main strength of the song lies in its scenic possibilities, allowing for an elaborate choreography with a dance break included, as well as camera work, lights, and even fireworks. We know Jorge can sell thse kind of songs, and this song has all the Spanish cliches that Europe is waiting from Spain.
LERICA – ASTRONAUTA
The Cadiz artists Lérica present “Astronauta,” a pop song with electronic references in the chorus that aims to captivate the audience at Benidorm Fest. With international sounds but Spanish essence, this iconic duo did it once again, and this song is set ot be one of the anthems of the season. We can’t wait to find out the elaborate and engaging staging this song requires.
MANTRA – ME VAS A VER
The group Mantra presents “Me Vas A Ver,” a pop proposal directed at all those “heartbroken” who want to dedicate a song to the excitement of a Friday night out in Madrid in the same nightclub as their ex-partner. A very relatable song that will make us dance and sing the catchy melodies of the song in loop. A very radio-friendly and fine-tuned Spanish pop banger that can do really well on the public vote. We already know that Mantra knows well what Eurovision is about, so we can’t wait to find out more about the staging.
MARIA PELAE – REMITENTE
The artist from Malaga, María Pelaé, presents “Remitente,” a flamenco proposal that seeks to evoke emotion in the audience through a transgressive message of freedom and courage for women, accompanied by palmers and choruses in pure flamenco style. Bringing Blanca Paloma’s “Ea, ea” to a whole new level, this charismatic Eurovision lover could bring Spanish tradition to the world.
MARLENA – AMOR DE VERANO
The duo Marlena presents “Amor De Verano,” a pop proposal that aims to get festival followers dancing. An ode to summer loves, their complicity, and madness. The predecessor of “Red flag” their biggest hit, this song has all the ingredients to be a hit on the streaming platforms and all the radio stations in Spain, and this si probably the most current and mainstream of all the 16 songs that can appeal to all the audience. With a big potential for an amazing and unforgettable staging, Marlena is set to be one of the favourites of the competitors.
MISS CAFFEINA – BLA BLA BLA
Miss Caffeina with “Bla Bla Bla” brings an alternative proposal to Benidorm Fest very much in line with their style. The song talks about the hyperconnected world we live in, where everyone has an opinion about everything. Being proud and loyal to their original sounds, the most iconic and famous indie pop of Spain is reinventing themselves with this fresh and catchy song with potential at the Benidorm stage with the right staging.
NEBULOSSA – ZORRA
Nebulossa presents “ZORRA,” a track that, through synthesizers and an eighties melody, seeks to make an impact on the audience. The composition advocates for equality and the liberation of women with a very direct lyrics accompanied by a very danceable melody. The new “Ay Mama” of Benidorm Fest is here, and Zorra is already trending and in everybody’s talks, so the impact of the song is already clear. Accompanied by a visually arresting music video, this act is set to be the most unforgettable and divisive one of all the 16 songs.
NOAN – TE ECHO DE –
The Basque artist Noan presents “Te Echo De -,” a song he wrote himself that tells a real story and ensures that it is pure emotion, allowing the audience to be moved, jump, cry... With reminiscences of early 00’s Spanish pop, he brings us back to our childhood sounds with a velvety voice and strong personality. We are so curious to find out the journey Noan will bring us on at Benidorm Fest stage.
QUIQUIE NIZA – PRISIONERO
The youngest of the edition, Quique Niza, presents “Prisionero,” a song that starts slow and then breaks and surprises. A pop song that could be on the Spanish charts, with a chorus that sticks after the first listen and brings a beautiful message. With touches of Pablo Lopez, one of the greatest singer songwriters on this genre, this song has all the ingredients for captivating the audience live.
ROGER PADROS – EL TEMPS
The Catalan artist Roger Padrós presents “El Temps,” a ballad performed in Catalan. A piece with voice and piano that seeks to move the audience through a message with references to love and the value of the human and transcendent. Will he have the same luck as Salvador Sobral or Maro with that enchanting essence at Benidorm Fest? We shall wait and asee.
SOFIA COLL – HERE TO STAY
The Catalan artist Sofia Coll will take the stage at Benidorm Fest with the song “Here To Stay,” a song in which the Catalan artist will sing in three languages: English, Catalan, and Spanish. A composition about empowerment and persevering until the end to achieve our goals. With 80s vibes, an amazing songwriting team behind and crazy expectations, Sofia is ready to take the Benidorm stage and take us to a fantasy world were she is set to make her dreams come true and showcase all her talent and stamina she has to represent Spain at Eurovision. On a first glimpse, one can expect “Here To Stay” to follow the level of iconicity of Chanel’s “Slomo”and bring Spain back to the very top of Eurovision by proving that only those who dare to dream big, end up achieving big.
ST PEDRO – DOS EXTRAÑOS (CUARTETO DE CUERDA)
The Canary artist St. Pedro presents “Dos Extraños (Cuarteto de Cuerda),” a beautiful bolero performed in Spanish. A carefully crafted piece to evoke emotions in the viewer and delight them with the sounds of enriched instrumentation. With the production and stage team of Rosalia, St. Pedro is set to be one of the strongest dark horses of the edition, and his song will in a way or another, make an impact at the contest by being the first song of this genre to compete to fly the Spanish flag in Eurovision.
YOLY SAA – NO SE ME OLVIDA
The Galician singer Yoly Saa will use regional sounds to send a message of self-love and failed signals in Benidorm Fest 2024. Yoly Saa presents “No Se Me Olvida,” a piece with strong Galician roots where percussion and emotion are two of its fundamental pillars. With a message of eliminating toxic people and a painful past that leads to “not forgetting,” she praises self-love and acceptance of a reality that allows her to move forward on the path of life. Her strong voice, personal story, flawless vocals and arresting stage presence, Yoly could be the dark horse of the edition, and touches Europe’s hearts in Malmö.
About Benidorm Fest 2024: What to expect in the upcoming months
The festival will consist of three shows: two semifinals (January 30th and February 1st) and a final (February 3rd). In each semifinal, there will be 8 participants, of which four from each will advance to the grand final of the competition, composed of eight songs.
The final decision will depend on a professional jury and a 50% tele-vote share in the decision. The popular vote will be split 50/50 between traditional tele-voting through calls and messages, while the other 50% will be determined by a population bias (similar to the 100 experts in the German national finals and the demoscopic voting of Sanremo in Italy). In case of a tie for first place, the tied artist with the highest points from the jury will win. The winner of Benidorm Fest will go to Sweden to represent Spain in Eurovision 2024.
We wish all the 16 artists the best luck and all of them as well as RTVE should be proud of the level of Benidorm Fest 2024 which is set to be the most competitive and exciting one of all its three editions.