Italy: A preview into the songs of Sanremo 2025!

The excitement builds high as we are only three weeks apart from the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. Thirty-four artists will compete for the Golden Lion prize and the chance to represent Italy in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.

As Amadeus left his spot as the Artistic Director of the Festival and will be succeeded by Carlo Conti, who returns after eight years, the interest is high on and we are all curious to see how will the change of the artistic direction reflect on the music direction the festival will follow.

The thirty-four competing songs will be first heard on the stage of Teatro Ariston and remain undisclosed. Only the press had the opportunity to listen to a preview on the songs and we have officially the first information on what to expect from Italy’s biggest music festival.

A preview of the thirty competing songs – What to expect

• Achille Lauro – “Incoscienti giovani”: Returning to Sanremo, Lauro’s ballad seems to combine his signature style with a twist towards the end.
• Gaia – “Chiamo io chiami tu”: A catchy, feel-good track fitting for summer.
• Francesco Gabbani – “Viva la vita”: While not a repeat of “Occidentali’s Karma,” Gabbani delivers a classic ballad.
• Willie Peyote – “Grazie ma no grazie”: Peyote offers a satirical take on societal and political issues.
• Noemi – “Se t’innamori muori”: A ballad, written in collaboration with Mahmood and Blanco, that is bound to showcase Noemi’s powerful emotional vocals.
• Rkomi – “Il ritmo delle cose”: Expect something rhythmic.
• Modà – “Non ti dimentico”: A typical Modà ballad.
• Rose Villain – “fuorilegge”: A return to her Sanremo sound, it reminds a lot of her previous entry.
• Francesca Michielin – “Fango in paradiso”: A professional and emotional entry by Francesca.
• Emis Killa – “Demoni”: A hybrid of rap and electronic beats.
• Fedez – “Battito”: Fedez dives into mental health issues and depression.
• Simone Cristicchi – “Quando sarai piccola”: A touching exploration of the changing dynamics between parent and child.
• Giorgia – “La cura per me”: Giorgia returns with a familiar yet fresh twist that could see her back in the top ranks of the competition.
• The Kolors – “Tu con chi fai l’amore?”: Their “Italodisco” style continues with a new upbeat, catchy song.
• Elodie – “Dimenticarsi alle 7”: A love song by Elodie.
• Sarah Toscano – “Amarcord”: The youngest participant, Toscano delivers a radio-friendly track.
• Lucio Corsi – “Volevo essere un duro”: This ballad will likely speak to those on a journey of self-acceptance.
• Brunori Sas – “L’albero delle noci”: A ballad about a father’s love for his daughter.
• Marcella Bella – “Pelle diamante”: An hymn to self-love, evoking comparisons to the boldness of Loredana Bertè’s “Pazza.”
• Bresh – “La tana del granchio”: A melodic track blending the urban with the poetic.
• Joan Thiele – “Eco”: A throwback to the 60s, this could appeal to fans of retro vibes.
• Rocco Hunt – “Mille vote ancora”: A rap with strong social commentary, likely highlighting the struggles of contemporary society and issues of social justice.

Sanremo 2025 – the schedule

• First Evening: All the artists perform their competing song (top five is revealed in a random order)
• Second Evening: Half the artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
• Third Evening: The remaining half artists perform their song (top five revealed in random order)
• Fourth Evening: Covers’ Night, the artists will perform in a duet. The results of this semifinal will NOT be included in the main competition
• Final: All the artists will perform their competing song. The top five in the combined rankings of all semifinals advances in the Superfinal and gets to perform again. Juries and televote will vote again to decide the winner.

Italian representation in Eurovision 2025

If any of the 24 competitors (along with their respective record labels) want to compete in Eurovision 2025, they must complete a special form by the beginning of the festival’s final night on Saturday, February 15.

If the Sanremo 2025 winner has previously signed the interest form, he will be automatically considered Italy’s representative in the Eurovision 2025. Should he decide not to compete in Eurovision 2025, the festival’s organizing committee will select an artist from among those who have signed the interest form based on its own standards, which may or may not include the final score ranking.

Although originally scheduled from February 4 to February 8, eventually the festival was postponed, a week later. Therefore, it will take place from February 11 to February 15 in the small Ligurian town.

The winner of Sanremo’s Music Festival in 2024 was the debutant Angelina Mango with her song “La Noia“, who ultimately gained the right to represent Italy in Eurovision 2024, placing seventh in the Grand Final.