Estos son los 18 participantes del Benidorm Fest 2027: Merche, Ladilla rusa, Suzete y la intérprete de ‘Potra salvaje’, entre ellos

RTVE unveiled the 18 participants for the 2027 Benidorm Fest on Wednesday during a press conference. This year's event will be separated from Eurovision. The lineup includes Merche, the independent band Ladilla Russian, Suzete, repeater Vicco (Nochentera), and Isabel Aaiún, the artist behind the popular song "Potra salvaje". The list of contestants began with Alba Morena, a singer, producer, composer, and violinist who has worked with Ana Torroja or DeTeresa.

Andrés Koi, the former leader of DVICIO, and the Valencia trio Bombai, who collaborated with Bebe on the song "Solo si es contigo", are also among the artists. Chema Rivas, a Valencian, blends urban pop melodies, Latin rhythms, and Mediterranean essence in his music. Dani Dicostas, the daughter of ex-componentes of the rock band Aerolíneas Federales, and Fran Tuduri, who took part through RTVE's composition camp, join the list.

Gale from Puerto Rico has joined as an interpreter, moving from her usual role as a composer (for Shakira and Juanes, to Superestrella of Aitana). The duo Ladilla Russian, celebrating their tenth anniversary, competes in the RTVE musical contest and follows in the footsteps of similar formations that have participated in the event.

Merche (@MercheOficial), a 25-year-old pop singer and songwriter, celebrates her career with multiple gold and platinum records. Suzete, a singer and composer, has developed her unique Afro-pop Spanish scene within the new scene. Suzete, who debuted in Operación Triunfo 2023, represents K-Pop with roots in Japan and raised in Sevilla.

Vicco, who participated in Benidorm Fest with Nochentera, is also on the list. The sixth edition of the festival will take place at the Palacio de los Deportes L’Illa in Benidorm. The semifinals will be held on January 26 and 28, with the final on January 30. This year, the Benidorm Fest will maintain the 150,000 euros prize for the winning act, split into 100,000 euros for the artist and 50,000 euros for the songwriters.

The voting will continue with 50% for the professional jury, 25% for the televoting, and 25% for the jury demoscopic. The Spotify Prize will allow its winner to record a Spotify Single and receive support from the music giant, while the Univisión prize includes a trip to Miami for promotional purposes and recording a single with top Latin music producers, boosting their American market career.

RTVE is unlikely to attend Eurovision for the second consecutive year due to its protest against Israel's participation. Consequently, Benidorm Fest will not serve as Spain's preselection for Eurovision, as it did last year. In total, 892 songs were received during the 115-day candidate submission period. Sergio Jaén will once again take the artistic direction of the competition.