Sidonie sells out Apolo with its first album entirely in Catalan

Barcelona band Sidonie triumphs at Apolo with its new album in Catalan. Tickets for Friday sold out in record time. The language change marks a milestone in its career. The tour will continue in other cities.

Barcelona is experiencing one of those musical events these days that make history. Sidonie, a band formed in the city almost three decades ago, has transformed the local scene with the release of its first album entirely in Catalan. The group is presenting Catalan graffitti at sala Apolo, where tickets for Friday disappeared within hours, making clear the public's enthusiasm for this unexpected turn in its career.

On Thursday and Friday, the legendary sala del Paral·lel becomes the epicentre of Catalan pop-rock music. Sidonie, which until now had released almost all its discography in Spanish, is fully embracing Catalan, doing so on one of the city's most emblematic stages. The anticipation could already be felt in the streets of Eixample and Poble-sec, with fans talking about it and looking for last-minute tickets.

The new work is not only a change of language, but also a recognition: Catalan graffitti has received the Enderrock critics' award for artist of the year. After its appearance at Apolo, Sidonie will continue the tour through cities such as València, Pamplona and Pontevedra, but the anticipation experienced in Barcelona is unlikely to be repeated elsewhere.

The band, made up of Marc Ros, Jesús “Jess” Senra and Axel Pi, began its career in 1997. Since then, only one song in Catalan had been released until now. The move to a full album in the city's own language has been received as an act of cultural affirmation and a bet on connecting with new generations of Barcelona residents.

The Sidonie phenomenon at Apolo confirms that Barcelona remains a laboratory for musical trends and a barometer of what moves its people. Once again, the city responds with passion when it feels that music speaks to it in its own language.

Sala Apolo, located in the heart of Paral·lel, is much more than a concert venue. Since opening in the 1940s, it has witnessed Barcelona's cultural evolution, hosting everything from popular dances to the most avant-garde live shows. Its ability to reinvent itself and attract both established artists and new talent has made it an essential reference point for those seeking to experience live music in the city.