Spain: Tonight the first semi-final of Benidorm Fest 2024!

As the 68th Eurovision Song Contest draws near, all eyes turn to Spain as the Benidorm Fest takes center stage. The festival, starting tonight, will determine Spain‘s representative for Eurovision 2024, marking the third consecutive year it serves as the platform for selecting the country’s entry.

Benidorm Fest Format

The Benidorm Fest 2024 unfolds through a carefully crafted format, featuring two semifinals, each hosting eight songs. From each semifinal, four artists will advance to the grand final.

The finalists as well as the winner of Benidorm Fest 2024 and, consequently, Spain‘s Eurovision 2024 representative, will emerge through a combination of evaluations:

• 50% from a professional jury, consisting of eight members, which consists of:
  1. Beatriz Luengo (Actress, dancer, singer, composer, renowned for her roles in the iconic series “Un Paso Adelante” and her musical achievements, including two Latin Grammy awards – Head of the Jury Panel)
  2. Guille Milkway (Producer, DJ, singer of La Casa Azul)
  3. Ángela Carrasco (Singer, actress)
  4. Carlos Baute (Spanish singer, composer, actor, and presenter)
  5. Lee Smithurst (Head of the United Kingdom’s Eurovision delegation)
  6. Nicoline Refsing (Artistic Director at Eurovision 2014)
  7. David Tserunyan (Head of the Armenian delegation)
  8. Marta Piekarska (Head of the Polish delegation)
• 25% from a public vote, conducted through telephonic calls and SMS.
• 25% from a poll committee.

Benidorm Fest 2024 Schedule:

• First Semifinal: January 30
• Second Semifinal: February 1
• Grand Final: February 3

First Semifinal Lineup:

Tonight’s first semifinal promises fierce competition as eight talented artists vie for four coveted spots in the grand final. The participating artists and their songs are:

1. Lerica – Astronauta
2. Noan – Te Echo De
3. Sofia Coll – Here To Stay
4. Mantra – Me Vas A Ver
5. Miss Caffeina – Bla Bla Bla
6. Quique Niza – Prisionero
7. Angy Fernández – Se Quien Soy
8. Nebulossa – Zorra

The vibrant festival will take place at the Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante, with the experienced duo of Ruth Lorenzo, Spain’s Eurovision 2014 representative, and Marc Calderó serving as hosts. Ana Prada will take charge in the Green Room.

Catch all the excitement of Spain’s musical celebration by tuning in to the Benidorm Fest 2024. The first semifinal will be broadcast at 22:50 CET and you can watch it by clicking HERE.

Last year’s Benidorm Fest winner, Blanca Paloma, represented Spain in Liverpool with the song “Eaea,” securing the 17th position in the final scoreboard.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for the latest updates on Spain’s journey to Eurovision 2024! The captivating selection process is set to unfold, and the Eurovision stage awaits Spain’s next musical ambassador. Don’t miss a beat of this thrilling musical journey!