Despite the restrictions and administrative hurdles in television and radio broadcast, as well as in record industry, the Nova Cançó became increasingly popular, so many interpreters started to professionalize: first members of Els Setze Jutges sang as an amateur activity, and they leave when younger members started a career as a singers, such as Joan Manuel Serrat, Lluís Llach, Maria del Mar Bonet, Guillermina Motta or Francesc Pi de la Serra.
The Nova Cançó gained popularity despite television, radio broadcasting, and record industry restrictions. Consequently, many interpreters became professional: initially, members of Els Setze Jutges performed as amateurs before younger singers entered the profession, including Joan Manuel Serrat, Lluís Llach, Maria del Mar Bonet, Guillermina Motta, or Francesc Pi de la Serra.