Tonight: Spain decides for Eurovision 2022 with the Benidorm Fest Grand final

Saturday, 29 January 2022

• Spain will decide tonight for Eurovision 2022 with the grand final show of Benidorm Festival taking place at 22:05 CET. 

  Following the first and second semi-final shows, Spain is set to determine this evening its Eurovision 2022 hopeful and entry through the Grand final of Benidorm Festival. 

  A total of 13 acts competed in two semifinals from which four acts qualified from each round to this evening's Grand final show. Thus, a total of eight acts will be taking part in today's national final which will determine the next Spanish Eurovision representative. 

   

  The 8 candidates to take the stage tonight in the following running order are: 

  1. Rayden – “Calle de la llorería” (Crying street)
  2. Tanxugueiras - "Terra" (Land)
  3. Varry Brava – “Raffaella”
  4. Chanel – “Slo mo”
  5. Rigoberta Bandini – “Ay Mama” (O Mum)
  6. Xeinn – “Eco” (Echo)
  7. Gonzalo Hermida –“Quién lo diría” (Who would say it)
  8. Blanca Paloma – “Secreto de Agua” (Secret of Water)

   

  The result will be influenced by three bodies of voters:  the professional jury (50%) , the demoscopic jury (25%) and the  televoting (25%).The jury panel that contributed in the outcome of the show consists of the followiing members: 

  • Estefanía García – Coordinator of the RTVE Orchestra and Choir
  • Felix Bergsson – Iceland's Head of Delegation 
  • Marvin Dietmann – Creative Director
  • Miryam Benedited – Choreographer
  • Natalia Calderón – Singer and actress

   

  In addition  Pastora Soler (Spain 2012) Blas Cantó (Spain 2021), Mocedades (Spain 1973), Nia Correia and Nyno Vargas (OT 2020) wll be this evening's guest stars to appear on the show. 

   

  How to Watch

  The 1st semi final show show is set ot hit the screen at 22:05 CET and you can watch it on TVE1, RTVE webstream and on RTVE PLay.

   

   

  News Source/Image: RTVE