The Spanish Head of Delegation, Eva Mora has confirmed that all elements of Benidorm Fest are under review for the 2023 edition.
Speaking on RTVE responded, Eva Mora has shared the details of the discussions currently underway regarding the next edition of Benidorm Fest in 2023. The broadcaster is discussing all elements of the show including dates, number of shows, and how to encourage artists and songwriters to participate.
Ms Mora confirmed however that the professional jury which helped to select the Spanish representative in 2022 will remain for next year. The Head of Delegation explained:
You always have to tweak things and modify something. The issue of juries has generated a lot of controversy, but the existence of a professional jury is essential. You cannot leave an international proposal in the hands of televoting because we, as people, do not have that perspective to assess a proposal, we let ourselves be carried away more by passion and by tastes.
The Spanish Head of Delegation is aiming to make Benidorm Fest an essential part of the Spanish music industry:
We want everyone to want to be at the Benidorm Fest … The Benidorm Fest has to be the engine of the music industry in this country.
Chanel placed 3rd with “Slo Mo” scoring a total of 459 points. She received 12 points from the juries in Armenia, Australia, Ireland, Malta, North Macedonia, Portugal, San Marino and Sweden, as well as 12 points from the public in Greece.
Image Source: EBU / Andres Putting | Source: RTVE
Spain debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1961 and has competed annually since. Spain has won the contest on two occasions the first being in 1968 and the second time in 1969. 1969 is the only year where more than one song has won the contest. The 1969 contest saw a four-way tie between Spain, France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
