Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006

Spain was represented by Las Ketchup in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "Un Blodymary", which has a calm rhythm with Andalusian Flamenco elements. The song was written and composed by Manuel Ruiz Gómez "Queco", who also produced the 2005 Spanish entry - "Brujería" performed by Son de Sol.

Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Country Spain
National selection
Selection processInternal Selection
Selection date(s)27 February 2006
Selected entrantLas Ketchup
Selected song"Un Blodymary"
Selected songwriter(s)Manuel Ruiz Gómez "Queco"
Finals performance
Final result21st, 18 points
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Las Ketchup is a Spanish group consisting of four sisters called Pilar, Dolores, Lucía and Rocío Muñoz. Hailing from Córdoba, Las Ketchup are the four daughters of El Tomate, the Flamenco guitarist. Their first album was titled Las Hijas del Tomate (Daughters of the Tomato), which contained their international hit, "The Ketchup Song" ("Aserejé").

Before Eurovision

Internal selection

A submission period was open from 16 December 2005 until 31 January 2006. Only Spanish artists signed to record labels were eligible to submit entries, and songs had to be performed in one of the official languages of Spain.[1] At the conclusion of the submission period, 245 entries were received. An evaluation committee evaluated the entries received and shortlisted four entries for the final selection.[2] The four shortlisted artists were:[3]

On 27 February 2006, after much speculation from Spanish media, TVE announced Las Ketchup as the Spanish entrants at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with the song "Un Blodymary", which would also appear as the name of their next album.[4][5]

At Eurovision

Spain automatically qualified for the grand final, on 20 May 2006; as part of the "Big Four". During the placement draw, it was determined that Spain would perform 6th. On 20 May, Spain placed 21st with 18 points.

Points awarded by Spain[6]

Points awarded to Spain
Points awarded to Spain (final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

References
  1. Bakker, Sietse (16 December 2005). "Spain: songs welcome until 31st January". Esctoday.
  2. "Spain 2006".
  3. Bakker, Sietse (27 February 2006). "Spanish representative to be revealed tonight". Esctoday.
  4. "Las Ketchup, a Eurovisión" (in Spanish). 20Minutos.es. 21 February 2006.
  5. Bakker, Sietse (27 February 2006). "Las Ketchup to represent Spain!". Esctoday.
  6. Eurovision Song Contest 2006

See also
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