Luna Valls Valle: The young Valencian driving culture with an album and innovative projects

At 23, Luna Valls Valle releases her first album and manages cultural spaces like Catástrofe, despite her critical view of her privilege.

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The young Valencian Luna Valls Valle, 23, has recently released her debut album and is promoting various cultural projects in the city of València, such as the Catástrofe space, despite her humble view of her own trajectory.

At just 23 years old, Luna Valls Valle has established herself as an emerging figure in València's cultural scene. Known for her energy and ability to launch initiatives, she recently presented her first album, titled Cazador, te engañé (Hunter, I tricked you), a work she describes as a very personal expression about relationships.
The official presentation of her musical work will take place on April 24 at the Teatro El Musical, a venue where she has always wanted to perform. The album, produced by Joje, stands out for being a creation made entirely by women, an aspect that Luna particularly values.

"Lately, I feel very identified with this idea of being a cultural worker, you know? Someone who is putting their hands, their ideas, and their work to do something always related to culture."

Luna Valls Valle · Cultural promoter and artist
Beyond music, Luna Valls Valle is the driving force behind Catástrofe, a cultural space located between Carniceros and Arolas streets in València. This project, inherited from her mother, Mercedes Valle, functions as a place open to artistic proposals from anyone, with a philosophy based on collaboration and symbolic support for expenses.
Her cultural journey began after a disappointing experience with her Journalism degree, which she herself describes as the “biggest disappointment of my life.” This circumstance led her to explore other paths, such as the creation of the cultural association Okuparte and the music creation workshops for women, Ombligo, funded by the SGAE.
Despite her success and incessant activity, Luna expresses some discomfort with her privileged position, acknowledging that she comes from a well-off family in València, with her father, Rafa Valls, known for the businesses Mancini and Puesto Uno del Mercado Central. This awareness leads her to reflect on her status as a “nepo baby,” despite her desire for economic autonomy through her projects.