Spain: Artists for Benidorm Fest 2025 announced
The 16 artists competing at next year's Benidorm Fest have just been announced. The winner will represent Spain at Eurovision 2025
The lineup for Spain's national selection contest for Eurovision 2025 – Benidorm Fest – was announced today.
Spanish broadcaster (RTVE) held a press conference in Prado del Rey, Madrid, to unveil the competing acts. Before the announcement of the artists, Blanca Paloma, Carlos Higes, Sandra Valero, and Melani sent their strength to the victims of the DANA disaster in Valencia.
Out of nearly 1,000 submissions received, only 16 made the cut and will be competing for the honor of representing Spain at Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The selection committee included Beatriz Luengo, Rayden, Pablo Cebrián, and Tony Sánchez-Ohlsson.
Benidorm Fest 2025 will have three live shows:
- Semi-final 1: 28 January 2025
- Semi-final 2: 30 January 2025
- Final: 1 February 2025
The results of all three shows will be in the hands of an expert jury (50%) and public voting (50%).
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest
Spain has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 63 times since their debut in 1961. They have won twice: in 1968 (La, La, La...) and the following year, 1969 (Vivo Cantando).
Spain is a member of the "Big-5," which means they don't have to go through the Semi-final round and are automatically qualified for the Grand Final. Spain is also a member of "club zero" because they have managed to get zero points 3 times. They have finished in last place 5 times in Eurovision history, the latest coming in 2017.
Spain's best-known song is probably "Eres Tú" from Eurovision 1973 (2nd place, only four points away from victory).
