The night Miki beat Núñez María Escarmiento in the race for the Eurovision Song Contest A theory has been confirmed: there are those who don’t want to go to the festival. Of course they are in favor of the notoriety and prestige that a format likes Triumph operation, but they reject the opportunity to represent Spain. In 2019 it was clear: in front of an artist who took her candidacy seriously, the other tarnished the song she liked best. And not only that: he repeatedly showed his rejection. This feeling can be transferred today to the Benidorm Fest, which this Saturday announced the 16 names that will star in its third edition. However, with one nuance: in this case It’s established artists who are standing up.
As El Periódico de España learned from Prensa Ibérica, three singers with extensive careers and far-reaching impacts They want to be part of the Alicante cartel without the burden of traveling to Europe. A condition that is currently unavoidable for anyone who wants to compete. “I want to take part in the Benidorm Fest, but I don’t want to go to the Eurovision Song Contest. The competition has been heavily vilified for years. We sent suggestions that didn’t make us shine, but dragged us into the abyss. And sometimes part of the blame doesn’t lie with the artists, says the first, who like the other two prefers to remain anonymous. Together they have over 10 million monthly listeners. A number supported by sales, charts and concerts.
“It is the The only platform we have in Spain to present our material. And on top of that, it is extremely well maintained. However, not all of us are ready to make this commitment,” emphasizes the second, highlighting the impact and visibility that Rigoberta Bandini, Tanxugueiras, Chanel, Blanca Paloma and Rayden have had. Without forgetting Vicco, who will soon reach the 100 million mark on Spotify Night light. And the third adds: “I don’t like to compete, music is there to be felt.” Although there is a classification at the Benidorm Fest, there is a feeling of total joy on all four sides. Not like the Eurovision Song Contest, where 17th place seems to be synonymous with failure. When the opposite should be the case.”
Change the bases?
The three wonder if they could do it in the future correct the regulations so that this obligation becomes only an option. This is how it is set, for example, at the Sanremo Festival: In the Italian event, the winner is the one who decides what they want to do with their project. A right exercised in 2016 by the Stadio group: Giovanni Pezzoli, Roberto Drovandi, Andrea Fornili and Gaetano Curreri swept the One day you’ll tell me after receiving 42.74% of support. However, they immediately ruled out a presence in Stockholm. “We don’t need it given our route. If we were kids just starting out, we would be happy to report there,” they said at the press conference they organized afterwards.
Francesca Michielin, silver medalist with 30.37% of the vote, took the band’s baton and carried the Italian flag No degree of separation. At this point, the young woman from Bassano del Grappa was already five years into her career: she was winning Factor Xsigned with Sony, debuted at number 1 Distracted and released his first album in 2012. A resounding success, which he repeated with his second album, the start of the show. Data that confirms that she was no stranger to the industry when she had to make this decision. El Periódico de España contacted RTVE to find out if a similar scenario would be possible. That means, Rewrite the rules of the Benidorm Fest so that the winner of each edition has the final say.
The answer is clear: “We are not currently considering changing the rules. Those who take part already know that the winner will go to the Eurovision Song Contest We had no problems in this regard. This only happened then Triumph operation, when some participants had doubts about whether they should take part.” Therefore, as before, anyone who wants to take part must continue to take on this responsibility. On this occasion the chosen one will come from the middle Apple sauce, Angy, Dellacruz, Jorge González, Lerica, Mantra, Maria Pelae, Marlena, Miss Caffeine, In the fog, Noan, Very nice, Roger Padros, Sofia Coll, st. Pedro j Yoly Saa
