Reset the City: Valencia with Elena Medina Gil

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.

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.