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Texas, Guitarricadelafuente, Travis, Jethro Tull and Kool & the Gang to play Alicante

Alma Occident’s spirit keeps expanding, and after taking over Barcelona and Madrid, the boutique event moves forward and lands in Alicante, “a city with a lot of soul,” according to a statement from the organisation. “With its sea, its light, its Mediterranean character, and its energy, Alicante becomes the perfect setting for a unique musical experience, where music comes alive in a curated environment that invites you to enjoy every moment,” they stated.

Alma Occident has made a name for itself in the music industry by assembling well-known national and international performers in a well planned arrangement. Alicante is joining this journey this summer with a show that is sure to enthral viewers right away. The festival has announced its first five confirmed artists, Texas, Travis, Kool & The Gang, Guitarricadelafuente, and Jethro Tull, in honour of this new location.

According to the event’s organisers, these five names “represent the diversity and artistic quality that characterise the festival,” combining “international legends and essential talents on the current scene.” In the upcoming weeks, the identities of the additional artists that will participate in this inaugural Alma Occident Alicante edition will also be made public.

The first confirmed name for the concert series is Texas. The iconic Scots will perform their renowned and adored live concert at Alma Occident Alicante on July 14th, following their highly acclaimed and sold-out UK arena tour. The band, led by Sharleen Spiteri, will perform songs spanning the past 50 years, including the worldwide hit “I Don’t Want A Lover” and more current singles like “Mr. Haze” and “Keep on Talking.”

On July 19th, Álvaro Lafuente, better known by his stage name Guitarricadelafuente, will be in Alicante to premiere previously unheard songs from his new album along with some of the biggest successes that have made him one of the most promising musicians of our day. He will return to the stage in 2025. The tour, which has been thoughtfully planned to establish a tight and direct relationship with its audience, will feature exclusive performances at specific locations. This time, Guitarricadelafuente concentrates on exclusive performances, providing a unique experience that emphasises the significance of this new phase of his career.

The renowned Jethro Tull will perform in Alicante on Sunday, July 20th, showcasing their distinctive progressive rock and folk sound. The British band, lead by Ian Anderson, has over fifty years of experience and guarantees a memorable night with their signature tunes and distinctive sound mix.

Travis, the celebrated Scottish band that has had a significant impact on indie music in recent decades, will take the stage a few days later on Wednesday, July 23rd. With songs like “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” and “Sing,” Travis will enthral the Alicante audience with their mesmerising melodies and poignant lyrics.

One of the most important bands in funk and soul, Kool & The Gang, will take the stage on August 6. Kool & The Gang will captivate the audience with their infectious enthusiasm and have them dancing to the beat of timeless songs like “Celebration” and “Get Down On It” because to their identifiable energy and generous portion of danceable rhythms.

These will not be the only performances at Alma Occident, which further demonstrates the festival’s dedication to delivering its distinctive offering to towns with character, history, and a particular bond with live music by coming to Alicante. “A festival that is much more than a lineup of artists: it’s an experience where the audience is the true protagonist, in an environment designed to make every night an unforgettable memory,” they say. “Alma Occident is still beating hard. Additionally, it will now do so in Alicante,” the statement says.

For more information see https://almafestival.info/alicante/

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Consum announces the opening of new stores in Aldaia, Alaquàs, Sueca, Xàtiva, Massanassa and Torrevieja

Consum expands its operations in the Valencian Community and announces the opening of additional stores in six towns throughout Valencia. The Valencian cooperative’s comprehensive network of supermarkets in the region is further enhanced by these new openings.

New Consum stores are scheduled to open in Valencia in 2025

The following are the new stores that Consum will establish in the towns of Valencia:

Alaquàs

Aldaia

Massanassa

Sueca

Xàtiva

Torrevieja (Alicante)

Three of the stores that were acquired from Kuups last year have enabled the establishment of some of these new supermarkets. These have already been assigned an estimated opening date:

Massanassa (C/ Medi Ambient), which is scheduled to commence operations at the conclusion of May.
Alaquàs (Av. Blasco Ibáñez) and Aldaia (Av. Miguel Hernández) will launch under the Consum brand in the middle of the year.
Consum intends to maintain its pace of establishing 53 new supermarkets in 2025, including 18 of its own stores and 35 Charter stores, as well as to execute 31 renovations and expansions.

In 2024, Consum achieved revenues of €4,707.03 million, a 7.3% increase, and profits of €108.7 million, a 7.5% increase from the previous year. These figures substantiate the business model advocated by the Valencian cooperative, which is founded on price competitiveness, a diverse selection of leading brands without sacrificing the quality of its own brand, and a steadfast dedication to ensuring customer savings through discounts and gift vouchers. More than €62.2 million has been allocated to this initiative.

Antonio Rodríguez Lázaro, the CEO of Consum, stated that “these results are indicative of the dedication of our entire team, the confidence of our customers, and our capacity to adjust to change while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

It maintained its sixth position in the national classification of distribution companies by surface area throughout the year, increasing its market share by 0.1% to 4.7% of the national market. Nielsen reports that its market share by sales in its area of influence is 13.45%.

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The El Raso, Guardamar celebrates with a Tapas Route and concerts between May 15th and 17th

The programme for the third edition of the Guardamar del Segura City Council’s festivities has been unveiled in collaboration with the residents’ association of the El Raso Urbanisation, an area that is home to a significant number of international residents.

Between May 15th and 17th, the El Raso Urbanisation will commemorate its festivities with a Tapas Route and concerts. The festivities will take place on Thursday, May 15th and Friday, May 16th, and will feature an International Tapas Route featuring twelve establishments, which is two more than the previous year. María Venerdi, the Councillor for Festivals, has announced that participants will be able to experience tapas and a drink for 3.50 euros. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for a variety of rewards and vote for their preferred tapa on the “Tapaporte.” Last year’s edition saw the sale of over 7,000 tapas, as emphasised by the local organisers.

José Luis Sáez, the mayor of Guardamar, has emphasised the significance of “neighbourhoods becoming increasingly integrated into the dynamics of the municipality,” and he has noted that this event has “consolidated itself and become a great gastronomic celebration for the municipality.”

The city council will also offer a transport service that will travel to all participating venues in order to simplify the process of travelling.

Auditorio del Campo will host a grand celebration on Saturday, May 17th, commencing at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of musical groups, including the Costa Blanca Singers, who will serve as the opening act.

The charitable nature of these festivities has been emphasised by the Guardamar councillor for Festivals. The El Raso festival committee has sold T-shirts for the Tapas Route at a price of 10 euros. The proceeds of these sales, in addition to those from the bar service on the 17th, will be donated entirely to charitable causes, including the ‘El Milagro de Ver’ Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing eye health in developing countries, and to those impacted by DANA in Valencia.

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Elche joins the national protests for Palestine on May 10th

Tomorrow, Saturday May 10th, the Elche Palestine Solidarity Committee has scheduled a demonstration in accordance with the national mobilisations under the slogan “Move for Palestine.” The march will commence at 7:00 p.m., and the rally will be held at the Chimeneas de L’Algeps in Elche at 6:30 p.m.

The initiative aims to denounce the situation in Gaza and Palestine as a whole, and to encourage citizens to demonstrate their solidarity and demand genuine action to halt the violence. The Elche Palestine Solidarity Committee extends an invitation to all individuals, irrespective of their gender or age, to participate in this collective demonstration.

As part of a coordinated campaign to increase awareness of the situation in Palestine and demand an end to the violence and occupation, this mobilisation is one of a series of demonstrations that have been organised in various cities throughout Spain.