Billboard & Starlite Announce the Return of Billboard No. 1s to Spain in 2026-2027: ‘We’ve Strengthened This Strategic Alliance’
Leila Cobo of Billboard and Sandra García-Sanjuán of Starlite Music Group made the announcement on Tuesday (Oct. 20) during Billboard Latin Music Week.
Billboard and Starlite Music Group have announced the return of Billboard No. 1s to Madrid, Spain in 2026 and 2027, reinforcing their strategic partnership that began with the inaugural event outside of the United States last year. The news was shared during Billboard Latin Music Week at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida, where leaders Leila Cobo and Sandra García-Sanjuán confirmed the agreement.
The collaboration aims to create opportunities for artists, allowing Latin musicians to establish a presence in Spain while providing Spanish artists with increased visibility in America through Billboard, considered the "Bible of music." Starlite Music Group's executive president, García-Sanjuán, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that this will be the third consecutive year for the Billboard No. 1s Spain event, further solidifying their alliance.
The first edition of the Billboard No. 1s Spain took place in December 2025, featuring performances by Ana Mena, Pablo Alborán, Rozalén, India Martínez, and Vanesa Martín, alongside renowned musicians such as Chucho Valdés, Arthur Hanlon, and Ara Malikian. The event attracted over 5,000 attendees and celebrated the inaugural performance of Latin music on the Billboard chart.
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