Contempopránea Music Festival facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Contempopránea
Audience at the Contempopránea during the show of La Buena Vida.
Genre	Indie pop, Twee pop
Dates	last weekend of July
Location(s)	Alburquerque, Badajoz, Spain
Years active	1996 - currently
Website	contempopranea.com

The Contempopránea festival is a cool music event. It happens every summer in Alburquerque, Badajoz, a town in Spain. Since 2014, it also takes place in the bigger city of Badajoz. It's a place where many Spanish indie pop bands play. Thousands of their fans come to enjoy the music!

This festival started way back in 1996. It quickly became a really important indie music festival in Spain. It's different from most big music festivals. Contempopránea usually has only one stage. It lasts just two days. It welcomes about 4,000 people. Many fans love it so much they come back every year!

Each year, the festival also honors a famous band that is no longer together. For example, they have paid tribute to groups like The Smiths or Family. To celebrate, every band invited to the festival plays a song by the honored group. It's a fun way to remember music legends!

Who Plays at Contempopránea?

The festival mainly features Spanish indie groups. Sometimes, a few foreign bands also perform. But Spanish artists are definitely the most common ones you'll see.

The festival also helps new bands get noticed. Before the main event, they hold a demo competition. This gives up-and-coming groups a chance to show their talent. It can be a great opportunity for them!

See also

In Spanish: Contempopránea para niños