A Crossing Conflict: Rights and Sponsorship
The casteller world is immersed in a controversy that threatens to complicate its internal dynamics. The dispute revolves around the transfer of image rights, a fundamental aspect for the broadcast of castellers by the network, and the sponsorship that this entity maintains with the groups of Vilafranca and the Colla Vella.
Scenes of controversy
Currently, the postures between the parts involved are radically opposite. On the one hand, the Coordinator of Colles Castelleres de Catalunya (CCCC) seeks to manage the transfer of rights, while, on the other, the groups, especially the Castellers de Vilafranca and the Colla Vella, oppose the proposed conditions. .
The transfer of rights: a controversial issue
The previous year concluded an agreement that regulated the transfer of image rights, which must be renewed to guarantee the continuity of the broadcasts. This agreement, which requires the individual signing of each group, has become a point of friction, as the new conditions give more power to the CCCC to the detriment of the groups.
The reactions of the gangs
The reactions to the proposal for the transfer of rights have not been delayed. The two most powerful groups have expressed their opposition to the new conditions, considering them an attack on their autonomy. In this context, other groups have expressed their support for their voices, creating a blog that questions the way the situation is being managed.
The sponsorship and its influence
The sponsorship agreement between the network and the two gangs have increased tensions, as the rest of the groups consider that this agreement benefits only a few. This perception has led to a meeting between groups that are not represented by the CCCC’s decisions, which demand a more equitable sponsorship system.
The future of the casteller tradition
With the approaching elections and the need to find consensus, the future of castellers broadcasts is uncertain. If you do not find a solution that satisfies all parties, the possibility of not watching the castellers days on television in 2025 is becoming more and more real.
The role of the network
The network, which has so far acted as a means of communication and support, is in a surveillance position. Its insistence on the need for a unitary agreement for the transfer of rights is clear, and any false movement can lead to a crisis in its relationship with the casteller world.
Final reflections
The debate on image rights and sponsorship is far from resolving. The tensions that have accumulated in recent weeks are a reflection of the complexity of the relationships between groups and institutions. The ability of the parties to negotiate and find a point of agreement will be decisive for the future of the casteller tradition, a tradition that, more than ever, needs unity and shared vision.
