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Cádiz COAC 2027 carnival competition preparations

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Following the approval of new regulations for the 2027 Concurso Oficial de Agrupaciones Carnavalescas (COAC) in Cádiz, prominent carnival artists have begun announcing their specific projects for the upcoming competition at the Gran Teatro Falla. Key announcements include Álex ‘El Peluca’, who revealed his chirigota name and confirmed participation in the comparsa category alongside Ángel Subiela. Additionally, Miguel Ángel García Argüez, known as ‘El Chapa’, announced his debut as a solo comparsa performer with ‘La plaga’. In the quartet category, the Romero Castellón brothers are reuniting with the group ‘Nos tienen que matar’. The registration period, which was noted as the earliest in history, period closed on October 1. A total of While initial counts indicated 157 groups have registered for the 2027 edition, consisting of 106 adult groups, (106 adult, 23 youth groups, youth, and 28 children), recent reports suggest the number of registered groups may be as high as 185, including 124 adult, 26 youth, and 35 children's groups. groups, pending final documentation verification. This figure marks remains a decrease from the 180 groups that participated in the 2026 edition. Among Due to the registered high number of participants, rumors are circulating regarding a potential change to the Seville-based chirigota ‘El marío de turmana’ announced structural changes: Carlos Nevado will now handle lyric writing solo following competition start date. While currently scheduled for January 8, there is speculation the departure of José Antonio Gobea, and Jesús Melero ‘el Bola’ will replace Sergio Gallardo ‘Cuartokilo’ event could begin as the group's musician. early as January 7. The draw for the performance order Cádiz City Council is scheduled for November 8 at reportedly reviewing the Palacio de Congresos. The competition will proceed with preliminary phases from January 8 schedule. Beyond the COAC, the Provincial Culture Foundation of the Cádiz Deputation has opened a call to 21, quarterfinals from January 24 manage carnival resources for 2027. This initiative aims to 29, and semifinals on February 1, 2, and 3, culminating support performances in the adult grand final on municipalities with up to 50,000 inhabitants between February 5. 6 and March 14, involving various modalities regardless of COAC participation.

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  1. 2026-10-14 13:38 UTC Cádiz COAC 2027 carnival competition preparations
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  4. 2026-09-17 13:35 UTC Cádiz COAC carnival competition preparations
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