SONG CONTEST

TORRE DEL MAR’S Weekend Beach

Festival is set to be the biggest ever edition of the event later this year, and a contest offering performers a chance to take to the stage at the festival has received more than 90 sign ­ ups from a broad range of groups and individual performers.

Voting in the competition has now begun online on the festival’s website, where it will remain open until Monday, February 27.

The two groups or individuals who receive the most votes will be invited to perform to a huge crowd of music fans from all over Europe, an incredible opportunity, particularly for up­and­coming performers. Competition winners will also get the chance to record their own LP in a local recording studio.

The groups who entered the contest have diverse musical styles, ranging from house and techno DJs to indie performers. The eclectic mix matches the festival’s unique and diverse line ­ up of performers, which this year includes DJ Carl Craig, Latin hitmaker Maluma and fusion hip ­ hop and rap musician

DELLAFUENTE as headliners. The festival is set to take place from Wednesday, July 5 for four music­filled days and nights.