The former La Oreja de Van Gogh singer made her long-awaited return to the stage at Marenostrum Fuengirola on Friday, delivering a nostalgic setlist and pausing to congratulate Málaga CF on their promotion to La Liga.
Nineteen years after leaving La Oreja de Van Gogh, Amaia Montero stepped back into the spotlight at Marenostrum Fuengirola on Friday night, delivering a performance that was equal parts homecoming and celebration. Dressed in a white feathered top, puff skirt, and green boots, she opened with '20 de enero', instantly igniting the crowd of thousands who had gathered to relive the soundtrack of their youth.
The concert, part of her 'Tantas cosas que contar' tour, which has already sold more than 400,000 tickets across 35 dates, was more than just a show—it was a collective memory trip. Montero, who left the band in 2007, revisited classics from albums like El viaje de Copperpot and Lo que te conté mientras te hacías la dormida, turning the venue into an immense karaoke session.
Early in the set, Montero paused to acknowledge the recent promotion of Málaga CF to La Liga. “Congratulations! Málaga to Primera! I’m a football fan and I’m so happy. Let’s celebrate this and the rise of Málaga,” she said, prompting a roar of approval from the audience. The gesture underscored the night’s double celebration: music and local pride.
Throughout the nearly two-hour show, Montero frequently handed the microphone to the crowd, marveling at their energy. “I didn’t expect this. So many people out there… This tour is a dream,” she told the audience, visibly moved. “We are La Oreja de Van Gogh. This is not a concert; it’s a party. A very special tour.”
The setlist blended deep cuts with sing-along anthems like 'Inmortal', 'Nadie como tú', 'Deseos de cosas imposibles', and 'Pop'. Each song seemed to unlock a collective memory, with thirty- and forty-somethings singing every word. At one point, after a particularly loud ovation, Montero humbly responded, “I’m not that much, really.” The crowd disagreed wholeheartedly.
Montero also debuted new material, hinting at a creative rebirth. The emotional peak came during 'Sin tu luna', where the melancholy only made the connection stronger. She even joked about the crowd’s energy, linking it to the football triumph: “Are you not having a good time or are you not happy because Málaga has been promoted?”
The night ended with a sense of fulfillment. For many, it was a chance to reclaim a piece of their past. For Montero, it was a brave return to the stage after difficult years. The tour continues across Spain, with dates in major cities still to come, proving that the songs—and the singer—remain as vital as ever.
“We are here to celebrate music,” Montero said. And celebrate they did.
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