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Benidorm Fest 2026 Opens Submissions Under New Two-Month Winner Interview Ban as Melody Prepares Eurovision Interview

Entries will compete for a €150,000 cash award that splits between performers and songwriters under a new two-month media blackout rule.

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Overview

  • The submission window runs from June 5 at 10:00 until September 24 at 23:59 via RTVE’s official online form.
  • RTVE’s updated regulations bar the Benidorm Fest winner from non-RTVE interviews for two months following the Eurovision final.
  • For the first time, a professional creative team will coordinate the staging and scenic development of every entry.
  • Voting in both semifinals and the final will be split 50% professional jury and 50% public vote, with the latter divided between televoting and a demoscopic jury.
  • Melody will appear on 'El Hormiguero' to discuss her Eurovision 2025 experience after facing criticism over her performance and press interactions.