Share Festival Kicks Off in Barcelona with Urban Beats and Controversial Moments

Barcelona's Share Festival launched its eighth edition with an expanded presence, featuring three stages and a capacity for 30,000 attendees at the Parc del Fòrum. The festival, now in its fourth year at this location, presented a lineup reflecting its urban music identity, drawing a crowd primarily under 30 and predominantly female for acts like Myke Towers, Lola Índigo, Delaossa, and JC Reyes.

The musical offerings spanned rap, pop, trap, and reggaeton, though attendees seemed more focused on the overall experience. Early arrivals enjoyed attractions like a mechanical bull while waiting for the main acts. Despite the afternoon heat, the audience gathered enthusiastically around the main stages, while some parents sought shade, patiently waiting for their children.

Controversy arose during JC Reyes' performance, a rapper known for past legal issues. He led the crowd in chanting expletives directed at political figures and expressed solidarity with protests against taxes. Later in the evening, similar sentiments were directed at a football club. Reyes' set, described as reggaeton-infused, included songs like "Dónde te escondes" and "Fardos."

Delaossa delivered a performance that began with traditional Spanish elements like clapping and accordion before transitioning into his signature rap style, drawing from his new album "La madrugá." His set featured a mix of smooth hip-hop and more energetic tracks, occasionally incorporating flamenco influences. In contrast, Lola Índigo's performance was unexpectedly cut short due to a health incident, a lipotimia, preventing her from completing her 45-minute show, which featured choreographed dances and a blend of electrolatino, flamenco, and dance-pop.