Brisa drops anchor at the Eastern Dock: Viva Suecia and Cariño do not disappoint

Málaga resonated loudly this Thursday from its own maritime heart. The Brisa Festival has anchored for the second consecutive year at the ... East Breakwater of the Port, transformed into a huge outdoor venue for an event that has become a reference in the summer cultural calendar. In its fifth edition, Brisa kicked off with a day led by Viva Suecia, Cariño, and Sanguijuelas del Guadiana, among others, and a festive atmosphere from early in the afternoon.

With the city on one side and the Mediterranean on the other, the festival is the only one of its kind held right in the center of Málaga. From the opening of the gates, the early queues hinted at what the inaugural day would become: an event for all audiences, with attendees of all ages, from groups of twenty-somethings to families with children, many wearing t-shirts of their favorite bands and others simply ready to go with the flow.

At 7:30 PM, the first bass lines of Sanguijuelas del Guadiana could be heard, tasked with opening the program with their mix of cheekiness and dirty rock. With songs like '100 AMAPOLAS', 'Revolá', and 'Yesca', they made a big impact on the first day of the festival, proving they are one of the revelation groups of the year.

It was still easy to move between stages and bars in the early hours. The space, spacious and well-ventilated, was comfortable, although the queues for drinks grew as the venue filled up. Access and the bathroom area also operated smoothly, without major crowds. In the area farthest from the main stage, gastronomy had its own spotlight, with various food options spread out next to rest areas.

Cariño were the next to take the stage. Their direct, ironic pop filled with catchy choruses turned the beautiful sunset surrounding the stage into a collective celebration. The devoted audience responded to their performance with jumps, mobile phones in the air, and a feeling of being exactly where they wanted to be. 'No me convengo' and 'Si quieres' were the songs that made an impact.

The venue began to fill up around ten o'clock, when it was time for Viva Suecia, the main attraction of the day. The band appeared very punctual and made a triumphant entrance with the song 'Bien por ti', which drove their fans wild. They followed with legendary songs like 'La orilla' and 'A donde ir', with the background choruses of their loyal followers.

"We've been coming here for eleven years, Málaga. What can we tell you. We are here because of you," thanked Rafa Val, vocalist of Viva Suecia. It was evident that the band enjoyed being on stage and they spread their energy to the attendees who never stopped enjoying themselves. The set included one of the band's latest singles 'Dolor y gloria', a new song but with the usual essence. And 'Sangre', which was released just a month ago in collaboration with Siloé. The surprise was that the band from Valladolid, which performs this Friday, jumped on stage last night at Brisa to sing it live with Viva Suecia.

Still to come were the tireless Varry Brava, with their festive proposal, and the session by Juanca & Pope Supersub DJ, in charge of closing this first day.

This Friday will see the big day of the festival. Dani Fernández, one of the most listened to artists in current Spanish pop, will headline a day that has already sold out. Alongside him, Zahara, Califato ¾, or Siloé promise to keep the bar high. And tomorrow Saturday will be the turn of Duncan Dhu, on their 40th-anniversary tour, with the added talent of Málaga's own Anni B Sweet and the colorful pop of La Casa Azul.