Overview

• The live broadcast began at 7:00 p.m. CT on Oct. 5 from the Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris, carried by Canal 22 and other public outlets as well as official social platforms.
• Nine finalist projects from Mexico and U.S. communities are performing, including Lolita Mendoza, Asália y Norma, and Mike León with Brian Sebastián Muñoz.
• Viewers may cast one vote per person in Best Interpretation and Best Composition after all performances conclude on the official site, according to the Culture Ministry’s rules.
• Audience winners receive a publishing contract and production of a 12‑song LP, while the specialists’ award grants a record deal and a 6‑song LP.
• Organizers reported 15,115 registrants (12,418 from Mexico and 2,697 from the U.S.), with jurors including Regina Orozco, Mónica Vélez, América Sierra, and Javier Ramírez; guest performers include Intocable and Majo Aguilar.