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Gipuzkoa Town‑Team Bertso Semifinals Set as ETB’s ‘Ztanda’ Returns

A packed late‑May calendar signals strong grassroots pull across bertsolaritza, trail sport, and Basque TV.

Overview

  • The Gipuzkoa town‑team bertsolaritza championship has reached the semifinals with four teams left and the final scheduled for May 30 in Aia, with tickets now on sale at bertsosarrerak.eus.
  • The first semifinal pairs Azpeitiako Zaharrak Berri with Arrasate‑Eskoriatzako Leintz at Oñati’s Gazteleku, and the second pits Zumarraga‑Urretxu 1 against Irungo Txingudi A at Tolosa’s Bonberenea, with both sessions starting at 18:00.
  • Semifinal seats cost €10 and the final costs €12, with lower prices available for Bertsozale members and under‑18s.
  • Naroa Iturrioz won Bizkaia’s school bertso qualifier in Igorre and booked a spot in the May 30 final at Aulesti’s fronton.
  • ETB’s music talent show Ztanda returns on May 8 with 12 contestants, a €15,000 prize, and a new live voting system that lets judges press green or red buttons during each performance.