The upcoming final of the Benidorm Fest, taking place this Saturday, lacks a clear favorite among contestants. Though traditionally the winner would secure a spot in Eurovisión, RTVE has decided not to participate this year due to political reasons involving Israel. Instead, the festival offers a lucrative total prize of 150,000 euros, which will be split between the performers and the songwriters. This outcome still provides substantial visibility for the winning artist in the competitive music scene.

Voting for the festival is structured into two main categories with the professional jury contributing to 50% of the votes, ensuring that experienced musicians and critics have a say in the outcome. The remaining votes are equally divided, with one half coming from public participation via SMS and RTVE Play, while the other half is allocated to a demoscopic jury. This mixed voting approach aims to enhance engagement from fans while also maintaining the integrity of professional assessment in the competition.

To vote online, participants can follow specific steps outlined by RTVE, which include using designated phone numbers during the final gala, thus allowing fans to support their favorite contestants directly. This new structure and the absence of a direct path to Eurovisión have created a distinctive atmosphere for this year’s event, highlighting talent and creative expression in Spanish music.