Endesa launches ‘Endesa Play’: an initiative that encourages emerging musical talent across Spain

• An original song without autotune, be over 18, a resident of Spain, and taking your first steps in the music world: that’s all you need to participate in Endesa Play, the emerging talent competition that brings together music and the Liga Endesa.
• Any solo artist or band interested in entering the contest can now sign up through the Endesa Basket Lover website.
• The winning solo artist or band will perform live on the Bosque stage at the Jardín de las Delicias Festival, taking place in Madrid this September.
• The promotional video features the band Sidecars alongside Liga Endesa stars Sergio de Larrea (Valencia Basket), Sergio Llull (Real Madrid), Pau Ribas (Joventut Badalona), Juan Núñez (Barça), and Trey Thompkins III (Leyma Coruña).

The final stretch of the Liga Endesa season is about to get a lot more musical. Starting today, all up-and-coming music talent has the opportunity to take part in Endesa Play, the contest to discover the next generation of Spanish artists.

Any band or solo artist just starting out, with an original song that does not use autotune, part of which the artist (or artists) is over 18, and residing in Spain can enter for the chance to win one of three amazing prizes: Perform on the Bosque stage at the Jardín de las Delicias Festival in Madrid this September, perform during the 2024–2025 Liga Endesa Playoff Finals, and be featured in a special report by the music magazine Mondo Sonoro.

Endesa Play is a social media-based talent contest that runs under the hashtag #EndesaPlay. The winners will be chosen by both a professional judging panel and the public. What’s more, Liga Endesa clubs will play a key role: every contestant must pick one team from the league to represent. Once the registration period closes on 13^th April, a professional judging panel will select 18 finalists - one from each Liga Endesa city - to move on to the final phase.

From there, it’s up to the public! Voting will be open from 4^th to 11^th May, giving fans the chance to choose their favourite song. During this period, videos from the semifinalists will be shown in every arena where Liga Endesa teams play, encouraging fans to support their chosen artists. The winners will be announced during a special live event on 29^th May, broadcast on Instagram and Twitch.

Endesa Play will also feature appearances and support from athletes, artists, and influencers in the music industry, including Oski (@_oscargarcia2). Plus, check out the promo video starring Sidecars and players like Sergio de Larrea (Valencia Basket), Sergio Llull (Real Madrid), Juan Núñez (Barça), Pau Ribas (Joventut Badalona), and Trey Thompkins III (Leyma Coruña).

All participant requirements, technical specifications, registration forms, and contest rules can be found on the Endesa Basket Lover website.

About Endesa

Endesa is the leading electric company in Spain and the second largest in Portugal. It is also ranked as the second largest gas operator in the Spanish market. Endesa operates an integrated business model spanning electricity generation, distribution, and retail. Furthermore, the company offers value-added services focused on the electrification of energy use for households, businesses, and public administrations. Endesa is committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and corporate social responsibility. In the latter area, it also works through the Endesa Foundation. Our team comprises around 9,000 employees. Endesa is part of Enel Group, the largest European utility by ordinary EBITDA [1]. 

[1] Enel’s leadership in the different categories is defined by comparison with competitors’ FY2023 data. Fully state-owned operators are not included.