Malaga surrenders to indie, rock, and Hawaiian shirts with the Oh, See! festival.

With the arrival of good weather, Malaga welcomes the festival season. As every year, it kicks off with one of the most anticipated events for music lovers and those who enjoy a good atmosphere: the Oh, See! festival. Yesterday, the Municipal Auditorium was transformed into a venue filled with emotions, dancing, lots of glitter, and Hawaiian shirts. This festival has become a must-attend event on the Costa del Sol, according to its loyal attendees.

The weather couldn't have been better. Far from the stifling summer heat, the temperature remained mild. Around five in the afternoon, the gates of the venue began to open, and gradually, people started to come in. Whole families, groups of friends, young and old couples. There were those first-time parents with their children on their shoulders, like Pedro and Sandra, who brought their six-year-old son Hugo for the first time. "We thought about leaving him with the grandparents, but we want him to listen to different types of music, not just reggaeton. So far, he's loving it," Pedro comments with a smile as Hugo stretches his neck trying to get a better view of the stage.

The music started with the young indie and rock band Neverland Bari, who energetically opened the main stage. At about 6:30 PM, singer Queralt Lahoz took the stage, mesmerizing the audience with her blend of flamenco and hip hop. From her first song, she captured everyone's attention with a commanding stage presence. Some attendees admitted she was their great discovery.

The energy didn’t drop when, shortly after 7:30 PM, Tu otra bonita burst onto the stage with a performance full of good vibes. Songs like 'Y si no soy yo', 'Alitas de mar', and 'Ganas de..' got the audience jumping in unison. The festival reached its first major climax of the evening as the sun set with a warm light.

Festival-goers have something special, and part of that essence is their aesthetic. "Whenever we come, we look on Aliexpress for the ugliest shirts we can find," said María, surrounded by her group of friends who proudly posed in matching outfits. Many others opted for glitter or fun hats. Between concerts, people strolled through the numerous makeup, food, and even tattoo booths, where the more daring lined up to immortalize the moment. As at all festivals, burgers and hot dogs were not to be missed. Some took a break from the festival by resting in the stands while munching on some of these snacks that taste heavenly after hours of dancing.

At 9:00 PM, with the sky bathed in a warm light, Ultraligera took the stage. The audience had already filled the Auditorium and responded enthusiastically to songs like 'Mírame', 'La basura', and 'Tú no lo ves', and that's when the first spontaneous mosh pits appeared. An hour later, Carlos Sadness started his concert with the song 'Big Bang' and from there, he performed a review of his greatest hits: 'Isla morenita', 'Persona buena', 'Te quiero un poco'. With his characteristic style and good vibes, he got everyone jumping. "Music, if it's good, doesn't matter the genre," he explained, and then surprised the audience with his version of 'Ojitos lindos' by Bad Bunny.

It was with Mikel Izal, at 11:50 PM, when the audience vibrated stronger than ever. He opened with 'El miedo' as it began to drizzle, but nothing could stop the crowd. He also sang other iconic songs like 'La increíble historia del hombre que podía volar pero no sabía cómo' and 'El pozo'. Between songs, Izal shared a reflection: "Not everyone can say their country is not at war." A good moment to convey the message to the thousands of attendees. The singer closed his performance with 'El paraíso', a song that left no one standing still.

Just when it seemed the night was coming to an end, there was one last surprise. At about 1:15 AM, Don Fluor, a band from Murcia, put the final touch. And with this, the summer concert and festival season has been officially inaugurated.