Music

24/7 VALENCIA: Please tell us something about your upbringing and musical background and influences… John Martínez:  First times leave a lasting impression. My mum’s Julio Iglesias records, singing in French and my dad’s obsession with the “Concierto de Aranjuez”. Seeing Morrissey on the 2nd date of his first solo tour in 1991 at Paris’ Élysée […]

‘24/7 Valencia’ interviewed Bez in Valencia in a hotel in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. For someone who has been described as a cultural icon and one of the most hedonistic figures of the late 20th century, we found Bez to be cool, calm and collected and disarmingly approachable and unassuming. 24/7 VALENCIA: Tell us […]

On their 2025 world tour, PINK MARTINI arrives in Spain with a show where we can listen to all their greatest hits and enjoy the songs from their new studio EP: Bella ciao. The title track of Bella ciao, in the distinctive voice of Storm Large, is a bold reinvention of the Italian folk song […]

British band (from Manchester ) HENGE will be touring Spain next week. Specifically, their tour will stop off  in Barcelona ( Sala Upload ) on September 9th  , Madrid ( El Sol ) on September 10th,  Valencia ( 16 Toneladas ) on September 11th, Zaragoza ( Sala López ) on September 12th, and San Sebastián ( Boga Boga Festibala ) on September 13th. HENGE define their music as “cosmic dross” (it’s clear they don’t beat around the […]

Get ready for an intense and exciting evening with Devendra Banhart in Valencia! With a unique style, this concert promises to offer an electrifying show. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this unique event in Valencia. Tickets are limited, don’t miss your chance! If you’re still not sure what to do in Valencia , you can […]

’24/7 Valencia’ were fortunate to see Sheila Jordan sing at ‘Jimmy Glass’ in Valencia at a very  memorable  jazz concert in the historic centre back in 2022. She was backed by just bass and piano and regaled us with a set of standards from her impressive back catalogue. Then aged 94, she was one for […]

‘VISOR FEST’  will take place on September 26 and 27 at the Marina Norte Auditorium of Valencia, featuring a lineup of bands that defined the ’80s and ’90s. Enjoy the laid-back spirit of ’90s festivals with full concerts, no overlaps (just one stage so you won’t miss a single show), spacious areas, and all of […]

Sara Dowling was voted ‘Best Vocalist’ at the British Jazz Awards 2019 and she has now become recognised as one of the UK’s most talented jazz singers. She first trained as a cellist, before emerging as a powerful and expressive vocalist and composer. Her most important influences are Betty Carter and Sarah Vaughan. With a […]