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Blackmore Joins Deep Purple for New York Encore
Ritchie Blackmore joined Ian Gillan for “Smoke On the Water” at Deep Purple’s New York show on 12 August. It was Blackmore’s first performance with the band in 33 years.
Doña Sofía presents Madrid music prize to composer
The 16 October concert opened with the world premiere of Rémanence, selected from 78 submissions for the XLIII Premio Reina Sofía de Composición Musical. Doña Sofía presented composer Luis Tabuenca Fernández with the diploma.
Flamenco women rewrite the canon while paying their own way
Women artists are putting research onstage, but many still pay for their own projects. The Netherlands hosts the only significant flamenco festival led by a woman.
Lucas Paulano to debut Eurovision Junior song on La 1
Lucas Paulano will sing his Eurovision Junior entry live on La 1 for the first time on Thursday. Antonio José and Rodrigo Cuevas are also booked for Manu Sánchez’s programme.
Orquesta y Coro RTVE to premiere Tabuenca’s Rémanence
Orquesta y Coro RTVE will premiere Luis Tabuenca’s Rémanence at Madrid’s Teatro Monumental on 16 October. Grieg’s programme turns to Norway’s history and legends.
RTVE names 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027
RTVE has named 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027, including Vicco and Ladilla Rusa. More than 1,000 applications were submitted; the semi-finals are set for 26 and 28 January.
Estopa bring their first demo back with La Maketa
La Maketa arrives on 20 November, restoring Estopa material from before the band’s breakthrough. The double album pairs new versions of seven demo songs and three tracks absent from the original with home and studio recordings; four stadium dates follow in June and July 2027.
Zaragoza puts firefighters at the heart of Pilar 2026
Zaragoza opens Fiestas del Pilar 2026 on 10 October with firefighters delivering the pregón from the Town Hall balcony. A sports parade and concerts will then spread activity across the city.
Amaral turns Maricarmen’s eviction into a song of grief
Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre dedicated two songs to Maricarmen Abascal, who died aged 87 after 14 days in a Madrid hospital. Her eviction has become a national symbol of housing pain.
Oques Grasses starts its final Barcelona concerts
Oques Grasses has opened the last four concerts of its Barcelona run. Each night brings 55,000 people to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with roughly 220,000 spectators expected across the sold-out series before the band ends its 16-year career.
David Bustamante turns 14 perfumes into a serious second business
David Bustamante says his perfume business could support him without music income. He now has 14 fragrances, claims one sells every 15 seconds and says more than 10 million bottles have been sold.
Rosalía takes Spain's National Award for Current Music with LUX
Rosalía has received Spain's National Award for Current Music for LUX. The four-act album uses 13 languages, orchestral production and global collaborations, earning the 2026 prize and its €30,000 award.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Award for Current Music
Rosalía has received Spain's top current music award for LUX. The jury praised the album's ambition, reach and creative risk, while also recognising the wider career behind it.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award
Rosalía has received Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award for 'LUX'. The jury praised the album's reach, experimentation and role in taking Spanish music to audiences abroad.
Maxim Vengerov brings Sibelius to Madrid at a rare discount
Maxim Vengerov will perform Sibelius in Madrid with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra on 7 October. DOCE NOTAS readers can get 30 percent off seats in zones B to F with the code "DOCENOTAS".
Mago de Oz threatens legal action over ex-members using band name
Mago de Oz has publicly condemned ex-bandmates for using the group’s name and logo to promote their own concerts. The band warns that such actions could lead to legal consequences and calls for respect among former collaborators.
Silvio Rodríguez turns a Spanish tour into a warning for the present
Silvio Rodríguez filled ten venues across Spain before ending the tour in Madrid. His songs, family and a Palestinian scarf turned the final concert into a pointed appeal for solidarity and hope.
Primavera Sound 2027 sets its 25th anniversary lineup
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Primavera Sound Barcelona drops 2027 headliners: Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, revealing a lineup led by Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. The festival will feature 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Dua Lipa joins Shakira for a Madrid performance of Antología
At Shakira's eighth Madrid concert, Dua Lipa appeared before 50,000 spectators and joined her for Antología. It was their first live performance together, after Lipa had sung the song in Spanish in Bogotá on November 28, 2025.
Estrella Morente on missing La bola negra and carrying her family's legacy
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how her roots in Granada, her family's influence, and her tributes to Lorca and Falla shape her music and life.
Shakira streams Madrid concert live for global fans
Shakira’s eighth Madrid residency concert will be streamed live and free tonight, opening her stage to a global audience. The event features a 29-song setlist and a special appearance by Dua Lipa, with no subscription required to watch.
Shakira’s Madrid concert presses on despite rain warnings
Rain is in the forecast, but Shakira’s eighth Madrid concert will not be called off. Organisers expect over 150,000 fans and have ponchos ready. Only a severe storm could force a change.
Guitarricadelafuente ends Madrid tour at a career high
Guitarricadelafuente ended his Spanish tour in Madrid on October 2, 2026, at the peak of his career. His success with music now runs alongside an acclaimed acting debut in 'La bola negra'.
Pablo López prepares for fatherhood as Laura Rubio expects their first child
Pablo López and Laura Rubio are expecting their first child after years of keeping their relationship out of the spotlight. The couple’s journey from talent show encounter to family life highlights a rare discretion in Spanish celebrity culture.
Maki and María Artés bring Andy into their most personal song
Ten years after their original love song, Maki and María Artés revive Quisiera parar el tiempo with Andy. The track lands as the couple celebrates two decades in music, blending old and new in one release.
Hombres G push back against censorship over new single
Hombres G sat down on El Hormiguero to talk about their new single and the uproar over its title. The group tackled the censorship debate head-on and spoke about changing attitudes toward language in Spain.
ORCAM entrusts Mahler's Third to Alondra de la Parra
ORCAM will open its 2026-2027 symphonic season with Mahler's Third on 6 October in Madrid. Alondra de la Parra will lead the orchestra, the Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and the Pequeños Cantores de la ORCAM at the Auditorio Nacional.
Arde Bogotá puts its third album on stage at Hoy por Hoy
Arde Bogotá presents its third album live on Hoy por Hoy. The band previews new songs, discusses its Los Angeles sessions and looks ahead to the Hervideros tour, which begins on 29 October 2026.
Lucas Paulano takes Spain to Junior Eurovision 2026
RTVE has unveiled Spain's entry for Junior Eurovision 2026. Ten-year-old Lucas Paulano will perform a ballad about love, memory and the people who stay with us.
Barcelona draws 121000 people to its new beach Piromusical
Works at the Fira de Barcelona complex moved La Mercè's closing show from Maria Cristina to Nova Icària. Around 121000 people watched the music and fireworks from the beach and higher points across Barcelona.
Barcelona puts Oques Grasses at the heart of its new Piromusical
Barcelona closed La Mercè from the beach for the first time. Dulceida led TV3's broadcast while Oques Grasses shaped a Catalan-led soundtrack for the 30-minute coastal finale.
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway was Triana's last surviving founder
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway died at 81 on 26 September 2026. His death ends Triana's original story and leaves behind a sound that joined Andalusian roots with modern rock.
Alejandro Sanz surprises Shakira fans in Madrid with live La Tortura duet
Alejandro Sanz took the stage with Shakira in Madrid, reviving their hit La Tortura for a roaring crowd. Michelle Salas and other celebrities turned the concert into a night to remember.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81 in Cádiz
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway', Triana's founding guitarist, died at 81 in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of the original lineup, and his death closes a long fight over the band's name.
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