Thirteen of the artists competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 have now been announced as participating in the Barcelona Eurovision Party.
The representatives of Iceland, Portugal and the United Kingdom have joined the line-up of artists performing at the second edition of the Barcelona Eurovision Party this coming weekend. With less than a week to go just under 100 tickets are available for the show.
In addition, it has been announced that Dami Im has had to withdraw from performing, however, Eurovision 2004 winner Ruslana will now take her place on stage this weekend.
It has also been confirmed that betevé is the official media partner for the event. The Barcelona Eurovision Party will be broadcast live on betevé on TV as well as on the channel’s YouTube account.
The acts competing in Eurovision 2023 that are confirmed as participating at the party are:
- Austria – Salena & Teya
- Belgium – Gustaph
- Georgia – Iru Kechanovi
- Iceland – Dilja
- Ireland – Wild Youth
- Latvia – Sudden Lights
- Lithuania – Monika Linkyte
- Moldova – Pasha Parfeni
- Portugal – Mimicat
- San Marino – Piqued Jacks
- Slovenia – Joker Out
- Spain – Blanca Paloma
- United Kingdom – Mae Muller
Barcelona Eurovision Party 2023
EUROfansCLUB lands in Barcelona to kick off the three days on March 23 where Spanish Eurofans will be able to enjoy specialized DJs at the festival.
For the second consecutive year, Sharonne, winner of ‘Drag Race Spain’ and contestant at ‘BenidormFest’, and Giuseppe Di Bella, who performed with Edurne at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. Beside them, Alex Marteen drag queen and local artist who joins the two previous hosts for the pre-party.
On Saturday 24 the day will begin with a private welcome from the Barcelona City Council with some of the participating artists. Afterwards, EURO QUEENS NIGHT will take place in the Sala Apolo with past Eurovision participants: Barei (Spain 2016), Ronela (Albania 2022), Efendi (Azerbaijan 2020 and 2021) as well as WRS (Romania 2022) hosting the night and joined by a number of DJs.
The main event will be held on March 25 at the Sant Jordi Club, this will see participants in the 2023 contest performing for fans from across Europe. They will be joined by past Eurovision participants including Ruslana (Ukraine 2004), Destiny (Malta 2020 & 2021), Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011 & 2016), Suzy (Portugal 2014) and Eva Santamaria (Spain 1993) have been announced.
Image Source: Harry Carr / Capitol Records UK / EMI | Source: Barcelona Eurovision Party