On 14 November 2006, a submission period was open for artists and songwriters to separately submit their applications and entries until 15 January 2007 and 30 December 2006 respectively. Performer auditions took place in Madrid and Seville where 680 candidates participated. 60 were shortlisted for a final audition round, where the fifty-seven contestants for "Misión Eurovisión 2007" were selected. 1,001 songs were received at the conclusion of the submission period, and an evaluation committee shortlisted fifteen songs for an Internet vote.