Benidorm Fest 2025 is ready to kick off this week on Spain’s southeast coast, starting with two semi-finals ahead of Saturday’s grand finale.
Sixteen artists will take to the stage, all vying for the chance to represent Spain at Eurovision. Their songs dropped back in December, and the excitement has been building ever since.
Ahead of the big week, we asked you to vote for your favourite to win it all. After tallying and double-checking 1,852 votes, the people have spoken… and one name shines the brightest!
Lachispa is a favourite to win Spain’s Benidorm Fest 2025
Lachispa has officially taken the crown in our poll, dominating the competition with her distinctive song “Hartita de Llorar.” This fierce and emotional anthem struck a chord with fans, securing 27.75% of the votes — a total of 514 votes in her favour.
Hailing from Andalucía, Lachispa is making waves as one of the standout new faces at Benidorm Fest 2025. She’s bringing a unique blend of flamenco-inspired passion, urban pop energy, and unapologetic attitude to the stage.
“Hartita de Llorar” is more than just a song – it’s a powerful declaration of moving on and reclaiming strength. With lyrics like “Ahora no se donde buscar, juro me voy a encontrar,” Lachispa expresses her desire for change and determination to find a new path, even in the midst of the darkness she’s been navigating.
The silver medal in this poll goes to Melody. The beloved Sevillian icon is making her return to Spain’s national selection, 16 years after her second-place finish behind Soraya in Eurovision 2009: El Retorno. When she sings “esa diva soy yo”, we can’t help but feel it – queen! Melody earned 320 votes, which is 17.28% of all votes cast.
In third place, we have J Kbello with “V.I.P.”, a fresh, Spanish urban dancefloor anthem. It grabbed 10.85% of the vote, totalling 201 votes.
The rising star from Madrid, DeTeresa, claimed fourth place with her emotional track “La Pena,” earning 6.75% of the vote. Meanwhile, Celine Van Heel’s salsa-inspired “La Casa” rounded out the top five with 6.05%.
Poll results: Who should win Benidorm Fest 2025?
- Lachispa – “Hartita de Llorar“ – 27.75%, 514 votes
- Melody – “Esa Diva” – 17.28%, 320 votes
- J Kbello – “V.I.P.” – 10.85%, 201 votes
- DeTeresa – “La Pena” – 6.75%, 125 votes
- Celine Van Heel – “La Casa” – 6.05%, 112 votes
- Carla Frigo – “Bésame” – 5.78%, 107 votes
- Sonia y Selena – “Reinas” – 3.62%, 67 votes
- K!ngdom – “Me Gustas Tú” – 3.29%, 61 votes
- Daniela Blasco – “Uh Nana” – 2.97%, 55 votes
- Mel Ömana – “I’m a Queen“ – 2.81%, 52 votes
- Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en el cielo” – 2.54%, 47 votes
- Kuve – “LOCA XTI” – 2.48%, 46 votes
- Chica Sobresalto – “Mala Feminista” – 2.43%, 45 votes
- David Afonso – “Amor Barato” – 2.16%, 40 votes
- Henry Semler – “No lo ves” – 1.78%, 33 votes
- Mawot – “Raggio Di Sole” – 1.46%, 27 votes
Total votes: 1,852 votes
You can watch Benidorm Fest online via RTVE Play. The first semi-final kicks off on Tuesday 28 January.
Will Lachispa rise to the top of Benidorm Fest 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
When shouting is apparently music! Horrendous
Don’t get the LaChispa hype at all. It’s too shrill which will end up losing the casual eurovision watcher and end up flopping like Blanca Paloma did.
DeTeresa would be the best option for Spain if she can pull it off live
It’s Melody for me!
Bottom 4 in the semi final if they choose Lachispa. This genre has been tried many a time before , come on go for something more appealing something Europe will be captivated. Its a good song but a no from me at Eurovision.
FINAL not semi final! If was in the semi final , this would not qualify!
What genre is it?
I want Spain to win this year
Lachispa is AMAZING!!!!