Ona Mafalda Highlights Phe Festival as She Prepares for 2026 EP

The Phe Festival returned to Puerto de la Cruz on September 4th and 5th, cementing its status as a cornerstone of the Canary Islands' music scene. This year’s lineup featured 18 acts across the main stages, not including the dedicated electronic and club music area. A major highlight of the event was the Saturday performance by Ona Mafalda.

Her appearance in Tenerife offered a glimpse into a career defined by cultural blending. Having split her time between London and Spain, Mafalda has moved away from rigid songwriting, instead embracing a spontaneous, multilingual style that shifts based on her emotions at the time of creation. This reflects a broader trend in modern music, where artists are increasingly breaking down the traditional barriers between English and Spanish-speaking markets to build a more fluid, personal identity.

For Mafalda, touring is far more than a promotional necessity; it is a creative engine. The travel and direct connection with her audience are actively fueling her work on her upcoming EP, Todo en orden, expected in 2026. This approach marks a significant shift in her career: she is moving past the perfectionism that once held her back, allowing her to release music more freely and constantly reimagine tracks from her previous projects, Ona (2023) and Reset (2024).

Her current work also reflects a thematic evolution. Her new lyrics focus on empowerment and resilience, aiming to connect with listeners through a message of positivity. Balancing the joy of live performance with the challenges of a life on the road, Mafalda now views the stage as more than just a place to perform—it is a living laboratory where her songs continue to grow and take on new meaning.