Elena Medina Gil, from Centre del Carmen.
Can you describe the cultural scene in Valencia using 4 words only?
Elena: Collaborative, diverse, bright and colourful.
If you could stop time and live forever in a show, which one would it be?
Elena: Gran Hotel de las Reinas.
Which cultural event would you like to create?
Elena: I would like to create an event in which you will find spaces for horizontal debates and collaborative artistic practice.
Which local artist are you most excited about these days?
Elena: ESCIF, Hyuro, Stool street art, Sara Mono, Maribel Doménech y Manuela Trasobares.
What is the place in Valência where you always feel inspired?
Elena: CCCC Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània.
What are the three artsy things people shouldn’t miss in Valência?
Elena: The street art of the Barrio del Carmen, CCCC Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània and Cauce del Río Turia.
If you could switch lives with an artist or creative for a day, who would it be?
Elena: The singer of Tank and The Bangas.
Barrio del Carmen, Valencia
About Elena
What would you sing at a Karaoke night?
Elena: Gracias a la vida de Violeta Parra - Mercedes Sosa.
What’s your secret talent?
Elena: Listen carefully.
What secret conspiracy would you like to start?
Elena: Something to end violence.
What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen?
Elena: “Don’t suck my Wi-Fi”.
What kind of secret society would you like to start?
Elena: I would like to start a society without secrets.
In one word, how would you sum up a music festival?
Elena: Celebration.
What would be the absolute worst name you could give your rock band?
Elena: A simple rock band.
What movie would be perfect for a musical?
Elena: The Brave Little Toaster.
CCCC Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània