Carnival 1985

The 1985 Carnival at a glance

The 1985 Carnival belongs to the “Modern Carnival” period of the festival's history. Since 1976: the Carnival gets its name back and becomes a mass celebration. The official poster is the work of César Manrique. The Queen's Election Gala was held at Plaza de Toros, directed by José Tamayo with stage design by Gil Parrondo.

The 1985 Carnival Queen was Seve Suárez Velázquez with the costume “Mi querida Josephine”, designed by Justo Gutiérrez, representing Almacenes El Kilo. Her court was completed by 8 Maids of Honour. Other crowns that year: Children's Queen: Patricia González Quintero and Senior Queen: Obdulia Méndez Reverón.

In Adult murgas, Los Singuangos won first prize in Performance (its 2nd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Afilarmónica Ni Pico-Ni Corto and Los Mamelucos. In Children's murgas, Los Mamelones won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title, 2 in a row), ahead of Los Triqui-Traquitos and Los Bambas. In Comparsas, Danzarines Canarios won first prize in Performance (its first title), ahead of Los Joroperos and Los Tamanacos. In Rondallas and lyrical groups, Gran Tinerfe won first prize in Performance (its 3rd title, 3 in a row), ahead of Orfeón La Paz and Masa Coral Tinerfeña.

In total, the 1985 roll of honour records 44 awards in 8 categories. 10 prizes were not awarded or were suspended. Did the jury get it right? Every verdict has its own debate: click “Was it fair?” and have your say.