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Italy: The bets for the winner of Sanremo 2025!

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Tonight, the 75th Sanremo Festival will bring the curtain down on its 75th edition. After four very successful nights in terms of audience and more, the Festival concludes tonight with its grand finale. The winner will have the right to represent Italy in May in Basel.

The bets
But who do the bets point to as the winner?

A tough battle is expected tonight, at least between five artists. Giorgia is back in first place, while she is closely followed by Olly, who is now in second place. The gap between them is almost nil.

Third place now for Simone Cristicchi, who is still in contention for the win, while Fedez and Achille Lauro, could pull off the upset and steal the victory.

Sanremo 2025 - Odds (1)

Sanremo 2025 – Odds (1)

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The programme of tonight’s event

Tonight, the fifth and final night of the 75th San Remo Festival is the most crucial of the five, as the 29 contestants are to sing their songs for the third and final time. The first round of voting is exclusively voted by the public.

After the end of the competition, the overall score is to be announced, where the Top 5 will be announced and the Top 5 will “duel” for the winner’s prize. The public’s vote will determine 34% of the result, while the two juries have a weight of 33% each in the final result.

Let’s recall once again the 29 songs that will appear tonight for one last time on the Teatro Ariston stage.

It is worth mentioning that the line-up is to be announced in the next few hours.

How to watch Sanremo 2025
The Sanremo 2025 Festival can be watched live on TV, on Rai1, but also on the RaiPlay website at 21:40 CET.

So those of you who are Italian music lovers, have patience for endless Italian shows, with many guests, sometimes endless dialogues and all other kinds of interference that can drag the broadcast even after 2 am, tune in with us to the great celebration of Italian singing, from which great international stars started their careers!

Viva Sanremo it is, then! Stay tuned to Eurovision Fun because the evening is expected to be a big and interesting one!

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Italy Decides! The Sanremo 2025 Winner — and Eurovision Representative — Will Be Chosen Tonight!

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All good things must come to an end — and tonight, the curtain falls on the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival with the much-anticipated Serata Finale! Live from the iconic Teatro Ariston, Italy will crown its winner and select its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place this May in Basel, Switzerland.

For weeks, Europe’s eyes have been on Sanremo 2025, and tonight promises to deliver unforgettable performances, emotional moments, and, of course, Italy’s next Eurovision star.

The Show: What to Expect

Leading the evening is Carlo Conti, who returns as host and artistic director for the third time, stepping into the big shoes of Amadeus, who left an indelible mark on the festival during his five-year tenure.

Conti won’t be alone on stage tonight — he’ll be joined by co-hosts Alessia Marcuzzi and Alessandro Cattelan (familiar to Eurovision fans as one of the hosts of Eurovision 2022 in Turin).

The evening will also feature appearances from special guests like:

  • Gabry Ponte
  • Vanessa Scalera
  • Alberto Angela
  • ⚽️ Edoardo Bove

Additionally, Antonello Venditti will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, while rapper Tedua will perform on the Suzuki Stage.

️ The Voting Process

The Sanremo 2025 final will unfold in two stages:

  1. Round 1: All 29 finalists will perform their entries for the third and final time. During this round, only the public will vote.

  2. Round 2 (Superfinal): Once the initial votes are tallied, the Top 5 acts will advance to the Superfinal. At this stage, the winner will be determined through a combined vote:

    • 34% Public Vote
    • 33% Press Jury
    • 33% Radio Jury

The artist who comes out on top will have the honor of representing Italy at Eurovision 2025 — unless they decline, in which case RAI will select the representative.

The 29 Finalists

Here’s a final look at the 29 competing songs:

  1. Achille Lauro – “Incoscienti giovani”
  2. Gaia – “Chiamo io chiami tu”
  3. Coma_Cose – ‘Cuoricini’
  4. Francesco Gabbani – ‘Viva la vita’
  5. Willie Peyote – ‘Grazie ma no grazie’
  6. Noemi – ‘Se t’innamori muori’
  7. Rkomi – ‘Il ritmo delle cose’
  8. Modà – ‘Non ti dimentico’
  9. Rose Villain – ‘fuorilegge’
  10. Brunori Sas – ‘L’albero delle noci’
  11. Irama – ‘Lentamente’
  12. Clara – ‘Febbre’
  13. Massimo Ranieri – ‘Tra le mani un cuore’
  14. Sarah Toscano – ‘Amarcord’
  15. Fedez – ‘Battito’
  16. Simone Cristicchi – ‘Quando sarai piccola’
  17. Joan Thiele – ‘Eco’
  18. The Kolors – ‘Tu con chi fai l’amore?’
  19. Bresh – ‘La tana del granchio’
  20. Marcella Bella – ‘Pelle diamante’
  21. Tony Effe – ‘Damme ‘na mano’
  22. Elodie – ‘Dimenticarsi alle 7’
  23. Olly – ‘Balorda nostalgia’
  24. Francesca Michielin – ‘Fango in paradiso’
  25. Lucio Corsi – ‘Volevo essere un duro’
  26. Shablo feat. Gue, Joshua e Tormento – ‘La mia parola’
  27. Serena Brancale – ‘Anema e Core’
  28. Rocco Hunt – ‘Mille vote ancora’
  29. Giorgia – ‘La cura per me’

(The running order will be announced later today.)

How to Watch Sanremo 2025

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

  • 21:40 CET (22:40 Greek time)
  • Rai 1 on TV
  • RaiPlay.it for online streaming

⚠️ Pro Tip: Bring snacks (and maybe a nap!) — as tradition dictates, Sanremo nights often stretch well past 2 AM with guest performances, long-winded monologues, and classic Italian showmanship!

Italy at Eurovision: A Legacy of Passion

Italy has consistently been a powerhouse at Eurovision, delivering iconic performances and unforgettable music.

Last year, Angelina Mango won Sanremo 2024 with her song “La Noia”, securing 7th place at Eurovision 2024 with 268 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Will tonight’s winner match — or even surpass — that result in Basel 2025?

Who’s your favorite to win Sanremo 2025?
Let us know in the comments below!

And as always, stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for live updates, reactions, and exclusive coverage of the 75th Sanremo Music Festival and Italy’s Eurovision 2025 journey!

Sanremo 2025: The Iconic Covers Night Lights Up Teatro Ariston!

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The 75th Sanremo Music Festival continues tonight with its highly anticipated Quarta Serata live from the legendary Teatro Ariston. As Italy moves closer to selecting its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, tonight promises to be a true celebration of musical nostalgia and collaborative magic.

With the grand finale just two days away on Saturday, February 15, all eyes are on Sanremo to witness this spectacular music showcase!

The Show: A Night of Duets and Covers

Returning as host for the third time, Carlo Conti has once again taken on the challenge of leading this iconic event following the monumental success of Amadeus over the past five years. But Carlo won’t be alone tonight! He’ll share the stage with:

  • Mahmood – Two-time Sanremo winner and Italy’s Eurovision representative in 2019 (Soldi) and 2022 (Brividi).
  • Geppi Cucciari – The charismatic comedian and TV presenter, adding her signature humor to the night.

Special Guest: Paolo Kessisoglu and Daughter

Tonight’s guest of honor is Paolo Kessisoglu, the well-known Italian actor, comedian, and TV personality, who will make a heartwarming appearance alongside his daughter.

The Music: Iconic Covers with Special Guests

The Quarta Serata is traditionally one of the most exciting nights of Sanremo, and 2025 is no exception! Tonight, the 29 competing artists will step out of their comfort zones to perform iconic Italian and international hits alongside guest performers from the Italian music industry or fellow contestants.

Here’s a sneak peek of the star-studded duets we can expect tonight:

Achille Lauro & Elodie – “Tributo a Roma” (Rino Gaetano)
Giorgia & Annalisa – “Skyfall” (Adele)
Tony Effe & Noemi – “Tutto il resto è noia” (Franco Califano)
Bresh & Cristiano De André – “Crêuza de mä” (Fabrizio De André)
Brunori Sas, Dimartino & Riccardo Sinigallia – “L’anno che verrà” (Lucio Dalla)
Clara & Il Volo – “The Sound of Silence” (Simon & Garfunkel)
☀️ Coma_Cose & Johnson Righeira – “L’estate sta finendo” (Righeira)
Emis Killa & Lazza – “100 messaggi” (Lazza)
Fedez & Marco Masini – “Bella stronza” (Marco Masini)
✨ Francesca Michielin & Rkomi – “La nuova stella di Broadway” (Cesare Cremonini)
Francesco Gabbani & Tricarico – “Io sono Francesco” (Tricarico)
Gaia & Toquinho – “La voglia, la pazzia” (Ornella Vanoni)
Irama & Arisa – “Say Something” (Christina Aguilera)
Joan Thiele & Frah Quintale – “Che cosa c’è” (Gino Paoli)
Lucio Corsi & Topo Gigio – “Nel blu dipinto di blu” (Domenico Modugno)
Marcella Bella & I Gemelli Lucia – “L’emozione non ha voce” (Adriano Celentano)
️ Massimo Ranieri & I Neri per Caso – “Quando” (Pino Daniele)
Modà & Francesco Renga – “Angelo” (Francesco Renga)
⚓ Olly & Goran Bregović – “Il pescatore” (Fabrizio De André)
Rocco Hunt & Clementino – “Yes, I Know My Way” (Pino Daniele)
Rose Villain & Chiello – “Fiori rosa, fiori di pesco” (Lucio Battisti)
Sarah Toscano & Ofenbach – “Be Mine” (Ofenbach)
Serena Brancale & Alessandra Amoroso – “If I Ain’t Got You” (Alicia Keys)
Shablo & Neffa – “Aspettando il sole” (Neffa)
Simone Cristicchi & Amara – “La cura” (Franco Battiato)
The Kolors & Sal Da Vinci – “Rossetto e caffè” (Sal Da Vinci)
Willie Peyote, Federico Zampaglione & Ditonellapiaga – “Un tempo piccolo” (Franco Califano)

The Voting System for Tonight

Unlike the previous nights, tonight’s voting process will involve a combination of three voting bodies:

  1. ️ Public televote – 34% of tonight’s result.
  2. ️ Radio jury – 33%.
  3. Press jury (TV, print, and digital media representatives) – 33%.

At the end of the night, the top five performances will be revealed in random order. However, tonight’s results will not affect the final standings—they’re all about honoring the art of music and performance.

Nuove Proposte: The Final Showdown

Tonight, we’ll also witness the grand final of the Nuove Proposte category, where two emerging artists will battle it out for the coveted spot.

How to Watch Sanremo 2025

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

Pro tip: If you’re familiar with Sanremo’s long nights, prepare for guest appearances, endless banter, and spontaneous moments—you might be in for a musical marathon until 2 AM or beyond!

Italy’s Eurovision Journey: Who Will Follow Angelina Mango?

Last year, Angelina Mango conquered Sanremo 2024 with her catchy track “La Noia” and later finished 7th at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö with 268 points.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Who will carry the Italian flag this year to Basel?
Who will captivate Europe next?

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for the most comprehensive coverage of Sanremo 2025 and all the latest updates on Italy’s road to Eurovision!

Italy: The Spotify stream count of Sanremo 2025 songs on their first day of release!

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The 75th edition of the Festival di Sanremo, Italy’s most prestigious music competition, has officially begun, with twenty-nine established Italian artists competing for the prize and a chance to represent Italy at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest.

As all eyes turn to the coastal town of Sanremo, the festival kicked off on Tuesday night with all the contestants performing live for the first time at the Teatro Ariston. Following the Prima Serata, the previously unreleased songs were made available on streaming platforms, giving fans a first look at the tracks and a sense of where public interest might lie.

Sanremo 2025 – Spotify Streams | Day One

Shortly after the first night of performances, the twenty-nine competing songs were released on Spotify. In terms of stream numbers, Olly’s “Balorda Nostalgia” quickly rose to the top as the most-streamed entry on the first day of release. Fedez, Tony Effe, Giorgia and Rose Villain round out the top five.

Sanremo 2025 – the schedule

  • 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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

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Italy: The Terza Serata of Sanremo 2025 Takes Center Stage Tonight!

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The 75th Sanremo Festival continues tonight at the iconic Teatro Ariston, bringing us the highly anticipated Terza Serata. Italy is on its way to selecting its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, and with just a few days left until the grand finale on Saturday, February 15, the excitement is at an all-time high!

Tonight’s Show: A Star-Studded Evening

Hosting duties remain in the hands of Carlo Conti, who is also the festival’s artistic director for the third time. Stepping into the shoes of Amadeus, who left a lasting legacy over the past five years, Conti continues to bring his own touch to the beloved festival.

For the Terza Serata, he will be joined by Miriam Leone, Elettra Lamborghini, and Katia Follesa as co-hosts, adding a mix of elegance, energy, and humor to the evening.

Special Guests: Legends Take the Stage!

Tonight’s guest lineup is nothing short of spectacular, headlined by the legendary Duran Duran! One of the most successful bands of the 1980s, they were key figures in the “Second British Invasion” in the U.S. and continue to influence generations of musicians.

Also making appearances tonight:
Edoardo Bennato, the iconic Italian singer-songwriter.
The cast of “Mare Fuori 5”, the hit Italian TV drama.

At Piazza Colombo, Ermal Meta will take the stage. A Sanremo favorite, Ermal won the 2018 edition alongside Fabrizio Moro with “Non mi avete fatto niente”, a song that later secured 5th place at Eurovision 2018 in Lisbon.

Nuove Proposte: The Second Semi-Final

Tonight also marks the second “semi-final” for the Nuove Proposte category. Two of the four emerging artists will compete, with the winner advancing to Thursday’s final.

Who’s Performing Tonight?

In the Terza Serata, we will hear 14 out of the 29 competing songs for the second time. Until the official performance order is revealed, here’s a reminder of tonight’s artists and their entries:

At the end of the night, the top five ranked songs will be announced in random order, based on a 50/50 voting system combining votes from the public and a jury of radio producers.

How to Watch Sanremo 2025?

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

⚠️ Prepare for another long night! Sanremo is famous for its lengthy broadcasts, surprise moments, and endless guest appearances, so expect the show to extend well past 2 AM.

Italy’s Road to Eurovision 2025

Last year, Angelina Mango won Sanremo 2024 with “La Noia”, finishing 7th in the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final with 268 points. Who will claim victory this year and represent Italy in Basel?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for the latest updates on Sanremo 2025!

Italy: The running order for the Seconda Serata of Sanremo 2025!

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The 75th edition of Festival di Sanremo kicked off last night, marking the first appearance of all 29 contestants on the stage of Teatro Ariston. As the festival progresses, tonight will see half of the participants return for their second live performance, offering also the audience their first opportunity to vote for their favorite entries.

Seconda Serata – the running order

Just a while ago, RAI revealed the line-up of the contestants we will see performing live tonight along with the running order. In particular, 15 artists will perform tonight as follows:

  1. Rocco Hunt – “Mille vote ancora”
  2. Elodie – “Dimenticarsi alle 7″
  3. Lucio Corsi – “Volevo essere un duro”
  4. The Kolors – “Tu con chi fai l’amore?”
  5. Serena Brancale – “Anema e Core”
  6. Fedez – “Battito”
  7. Francesca Michielin – “Fango in paradiso”
  8. Simone Cristicchi – “Quando sarai piccola”
  9. Marcella Bella – “Pelle diamante”
  10. Bresh – “La tana del granchio”
  11. Achille Lauro – “Incoscienti giovani”
  12. Giorgia – “La cura per me”
  13. Rkomi – “Il ritmo delle cose”
  14. Rose Villain – “fuorilegge”
  15. Willie Peyote – “Grazie ma no grazie”

Seconda Serata

For the Seconda Serata, Conti will be joined by an exciting lineup of co-hosts: Bianca Balti, Cristiano Malgioglio, and Nino Frassica, each bringing their own flair to the stage.

One of the biggest highlights of the night is the return of Damiano David, the charismatic frontman of Måneskin! The rockstar led the band to victory at Sanremo 2021 with “Zitti e buoni”, which went on to win Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, marking Italy’s triumphant return to the top after 31 years.

Also taking the stage are:

  • The cast of the film “Follemente”
  • The cast of the TV drama “Belcanto”
  • Carolina Kostner, the bronze medalist in figure skating at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, who will promote the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Meanwhile, at Piazza Colombo, rising Italian rap star BigMama—who competed at Sanremo 2024—will perform live.

Tonight’s show will also feature a special showdown in the Nuove Proposte category. Two of the four emerging artists will battle it out, with the winner advancing to the final on Thursday.

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Source: RAI

Italy: The Seconda Serata of Sanremo 2025 Takes the Stage Tonight!

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The 75th Sanremo Festival continues tonight at the Teatro Ariston with the highly anticipated Seconda Serata. Italy’s most iconic music festival is in full swing, as the country moves closer to selecting its representative for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel this May. Until Saturday, February 15, the eyes of the music world remain fixed on Sanremo!

Tonight’s Show: New Performances & Exciting Guests

Once again, Carlo Conti takes on hosting duties, as well as the role of artistic director, a position he last held in 2017. This year, he steps into the spotlight after Amadeus, whose five-year reign reshaped Sanremo into a festival of Eurovision dominance and global appeal.

For the Seconda Serata, Conti will be joined by an exciting lineup of co-hosts: Bianca Balti, Cristiano Malgioglio, and Nino Frassica, each bringing their own flair to the stage.

Star-Studded Guests & Special Moments

One of the biggest highlights of the night is the return of Damiano David, the charismatic frontman of Måneskin! The rockstar led the band to victory at Sanremo 2021 with “Zitti e buoni”, which went on to win Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam, marking Italy’s triumphant return to the top after 31 years.

Also taking the stage are:
The cast of the film “Follemente”
The cast of the TV drama “Belcanto”
⛸️ Carolina Kostner, the bronze medalist in figure skating at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, who will promote the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Meanwhile, at Piazza Colombo, rising Italian rap star BigMama—who competed at Sanremo 2024—will perform live.

Nuove Proposte: The First Semi-Final

Tonight’s show will also feature a special showdown in the Nuove Proposte category. Two of the four emerging artists will battle it out, with the winner advancing to the final on Thursday.

Who’s Performing Tonight?

In the Seconda Serata, 14 or 15 of the 30 competing acts will perform their songs for the second time, based on a random draw held earlier today. Until the official lineup is confirmed, here’s a reminder of the artists and their entries:

At the end of the night, the top five ranked songs will be announced in random order, based on the combined votes of the public and a jury of radio producers, each carrying 50% weight in the results.

How to Watch Sanremo 2025?

Sanremo 2025 will be broadcast live on Rai 1 and available for streaming on RaiPlay from 20:40 CET (21:40 EET).

⚠️ Get ready for another long night! As always, Sanremo is known for its endless speeches, unexpected guest appearances, and unpredictable moments, so expect the broadcast to run well past 2 AM.

Italy’s Road to Eurovision 2025

Last year, Angelina Mango won Sanremo 2024 with “La Noia”, finishing 7th in the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final with 268 points. Who will follow in her footsteps and represent Italy in Basel?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for full coverage of the 75th Sanremo Festival!

Italy: Emis Killa’s entry for Sanremo 2025 released!

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A week ago, Emis Killa announced his voluntary withdrawal from the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival. Emis Killa was due to compete with his song “Demoni“, however his involvement with an ongoing police investigation led him to the decision to withdraw.

Today, Emis Killa’s entry for Sanremo 2025 was released on digital platforms.

The reasons behind Emis Killa’s withdrawal

The 35-year-old rapper has recently been placed under investigation in the ongoing “Doppia Curva” inquiry, conducted by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate. This investigation is focused on the criminal activities tied to the groups of the football clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan. Emis Killa, a passionate supporter of AC Milan, was reportedly identified during an incident in which he, along with 14 others, allegedly assaulted a steward. Furthermore, he is connected to several other individuals involved in the investigation.

Additionally, the rapper faces a Daspo (sports ban) imposed by the police commissioner of Milan, which prohibits him from attending sporting events for the next three years. These developments have caused a media storm, as Emis Killa was set to perform at Italy’s most prestigious music event while being under investigation for criminal association.

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.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news! 

Italy: Emis Killa withdraws from Sanremo Festival 2025!

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The whirlwind of withdrawals has struck once again, and this time, Italy’s turn has arrived. The line-up for the 75th edition of the Sanremo Music Festival will be reduced by one artist, following the voluntary withdrawal of Emis Killa. The artist, who was set to compete with his song “Demoni”, will no longer be part of the competition.

The reasons behind Emis Killa’s withdrawal

The 35-year-old rapper has recently been placed under investigation in the ongoing “Doppia Curva” inquiry, conducted by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate. This investigation is focused on the criminal activities tied to the groups of the football clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan. Emis Killa, a passionate supporter of AC Milan, was reportedly identified during an incident in which he, along with 14 others, allegedly assaulted a steward. Furthermore, he is connected to several other individuals involved in the investigation.

Additionally, the rapper faces a Daspo (sports ban) imposed by the police commissioner of Milan, which prohibits him from attending sporting events for the next three years. These developments have caused a media storm, as Emis Killa was set to perform at Italy’s most prestigious music event while being under investigation for criminal association.

“I prefer to take a step back”

In his Instagram post, Emis Killa explained his decision to withdraw from the Sanremo competition, stating:

I learned today from the newspapers that I am under investigation (I was only notified of the DASPO, which is an administrative and not criminal act) and if this is true, it will be important that the investigation takes its course and the judiciary can work calmly without controversy or pressure and media circuses.

After 15 years of career I was happy to face my first Sanremo. I thank Carlo Conti for having wanted me but I prefer to take a step back and not participate.

I trust that everything will be resolved as soon as possible, for the best, and I hope to be able to face a Festival in the future where music is central, to be able to bring my song, talk only about that and have fun, as it should have been this year and as it should be for all the Artists who decide to get involved and participate in the competition.

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.

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Italy: Sanremo 2025 Duets Revealed!

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With just under two weeks until the 75th Sanremo Festival, excitement is building day by day. A total of 34 artists will compete for the Golden Lion and the chance to represent Italy at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

The new artistic director of Sanremo, Carlo Conti, has revealed the duets for the Covers’ Night, which will take place on the fourth evening of the festival, February 14.

Sanremo 2025 Duets

  • Achille Lauro with Elodie – «Tributo a Roma» (Rino Gaetano)
  • Giorgia with Annalisa – «Skyfall» (Adele)
  • Tony Effe with Noemi – «Tutto il resto è noia» (Franco Califano)
  • Bresh with Cristiano De André – «Crêuza de mä» (Fabrizio De André)
  • Brunori Sas with Dimartino and Riccardo Sinigallia – «L’anno che verrà» (Lucio Dalla)
  • Clara with Il Volo – «The Sound of Silence» (Simon and Garfunkel)
  • Coma_Cose with Johnson Righeira – «L’estate sta finendo» (Righeira)
  • Emis Killa with Lazza – «100 messaggi» (Lazza)
  • Fedez with Marco Masini – «Bella stronza» (Marco Masini)
  • Francesca Michielin with Rkomi – «La nuova stella di Broadway» (Cesare Cremonini)
  • Francesco Gabbani with Tricarico – «Io sono Francesco» (Tricarico)
  • Gaia with Toquinho – «La voglia, la pazzia» (Ornella Vanoni)
  • Irama with Arisa – «Say Something» (Christina Aguilera)
  • Joan Thiele with Frah Quintale – «Che cosa c’è» (Gino Paoli)
  • Lucio Corsi with Topo Gigio – «Nel blu dipinto di blu» (Domenico Modugno)
  • Marcella Bella with i Gemelli Lucia – «L’emozione non ha voce» (Adriano Celentano)
  • Massimo Ranieri with i Neri per caso – «Quando» (Pino Daniele)
  • Modà with Francesco Renga – «Angelo» (Francesco Renga)
  • Olly with Goran Bregovic – «Il pescatore» (Fabrizio De André)
  • Rocco Hunt with Clementino – «Yes, I Know My Way» (Pino Daniele)
  • Rose Villain with Chiello – «Fiori rosa, fiori di pesco» (Lucio Battisti)
  • Sarah Toscano with Ofenbach – «Be Mine»
  • Serena Brancale with Alessandra Amoroso – «If I Ain’t Got You» (Alicia Keys)
  • Shablo with Neffa – «Aspettando il sole» (Neffa)
  • Simone Cristicchi with Amara – «La cura» (Franco Battiato)
  • The Kolors with Sal Da Vinci – «Rossetto e caffè» (Sal Da Vinci)
  • Willie Peyote with Federico Zampaglione and Ditonellapiaga – «Un tempo piccolo» (Franco Califano)

Festival Schedule

  • First Evening (Feb 11): All artists will perform their competing songs, and the top five of the night will be announced in random order.
  • Second Evening (Feb 12): Half of the artists will present their entries, and the top five for the night will again be announced in random order.
  • Third Evening (Feb 13): The remaining artists will perform their songs, and the top five will be revealed randomly.
  • Fourth Evening (Feb 14): The Covers’ Night, featuring duets. Results from this round will not count toward the final standings.
  • Grand Final (Feb 15): All artists will compete, with the top five advancing to the superfinal. Voting from the jury and the public will determine the winner.

The festival will run from February 11 to 15 in the picturesque town of Liguria.

The winner of last year’s festival was newcomer Angelina Mango, with her song “La Noia”. She represented Italy at Eurovision 2024, finishing in seventh place in the Grand Final.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp1FXHjkjpQ

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates regarding Sanremo 2025!

Source: altervista