Such a lucrative prize has not been seen in the history of the National Saetas Competition of the Peña Good people like the one in this edition: ten thousand euros for the First Prizein addition to other prizes for the finalists. The final will be held at the headquarters of the Cajasol Foundation in JerezOn March 28th, starting at 8:30 p.m. "And the jury's decision will be announced later in the same venue." peña“We’ll come here for a drink and the announcement will be made here in the early hours of the morning,” commented the president of the association. Javier Mejías“You must have hired security, right?” said one of those who attended the press conference jokingly.
It is one of the most anticipated activities of each Lent, and this edition, the 47th, will be dedicated to the memory of the Child GloriaThose wishing to participate should register by email. pfbuenagente@gmail.com or on the telephone numbers 670 360 098 or 685 191 560, and the peña reserves the right to request a video that will allow them to make a selection for the semi-final phase, which will be presented to the jury and to the public who wish to attend on March 20 and 21, at the venue itself peña from Plaza Basurto, starting at eight thirty in the evening.
The Second Prize is endowed with 1.300 euros and a plaqueThere will be four runner-up prizes (one for each finalist) of 800 euros and a plaque, and 500 euros will be awarded to the Young Arrow by a performer aged 25 or younger. It is important to highlight the absence this year of the Manuel Torre prize, one of the great honors of this competition, because "the best saeta per seguiriyas will be considered for the First Prize," rendering it pointless. The news has caused a stir in much of the flamencoMany saeta singers from outside Jerez have expressed interest in participating. However, others, more regular participants, are considering not taking part due to the high expectations and the unpleasant experience involved.
"There has never been such a lucrative prize in the history of the National Saeta Competition of the Peña Good people like those in this edition: ten thousand euros for the First Prize, plus other prizes for the finalists. The final will be held on March 28 at the Cajasol Foundation headquarters in Jerez.
La peña He also revealed to Exalter of the Arrow The thirty-seventh edition, with a special dedication to the Roma people, will once again take place in the Church of San Mateo on Friday, March 13th, at 8:30 p.m. The speaker will be... Pedro Perez, current senior brother of the Brotherhood of Jesus of the Three Falls, one of the great devotions of Jerez and historical neighbors of the peña in St. Luke's Square. He will be introduced by Angel Rodriguez AguilochoA member of a religious brotherhood and the official speaker for Holy Week in Jerez, among other proclamations. And saetas (traditional religious songs) will be sung, with the presence of Dolores AgujetasJuan Lara and Manuel Monje, in addition to the Caridad Bugle and Drum Band.
As a final call, the peña has again encouraged participation in the sixth Saeta Lyrics Competition The five best saetas submitted by the same author will each receive €500 and a diploma, followed by a second prize of €300 and a diploma, and a third prize of €150 and a diploma. Submissions must be sent to the email address provided above before March 23rd. For complete details on participating in both competitions, please consult the rules available on the organization's social media.
Once the finalists and winner of the National Saeta Competition are known, the peña will publish a poster that includes the data from the cycle Flamenco Saeta as it Passes Bywhere saeta singers will perform for specific religious brotherhoods during Holy Week. The posters are the work of an artist from Jerez. Gonzalo Lopez, including the portrait of Niño Gloria. ♦
