The final of the national flamenco singing competition ‘Ciudad de Chiclana’ has been postponed to Monday, 2 November at 12.30 pm. The event, organised by the Chiclana City Council and the Peña Flamenca Chiclanera, was initially scheduled for tomorrow but was delayed in light of the national mourning period.
Following a decree of national mourning until 24:00 on Saturday, 31 October, the grand final will take place at the Peña Flamenca's venue on Calle Luna. Over the past four weeks, a series of eliminatory rounds have led to the selection of the finalists, which include José M Gómez ‘El Ecijano’, Enrique Afanador from Trebujena, Alba Bazán from Sanlúcar, Paco Morillo Castro from Mairena, and Manuel Santiago ‘Manu Agudo’ from Montejícar, alongside local singer Juan Heredia, who will receive the Young Talent Award.
The competition features several prizes: the first prize, named ‘José María Sarlio Chiclanita’, includes a trophy and €1,800; the second prize, ‘Juan José Jiménez Ramos, Tío José el Granaino’, offers a trophy and €1,000; the third prize consists of a trophy and €800; the fourth prize includes a trophy and €400; and the fifth prize comes with a trophy and €300. Additionally, there is a special award for a singer under 25 years of age, which includes a trophy and €300.
