Category: Italy

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Peppino di Capri, Italy's Eurovision 1991 representative and legendary singer-songwriter, has died aged 86. Heavy mourning has fallen over Italy's music scene and the Eurovision fan community. Legendary singer-songwriter Peppino di Capri, widely regarded as one of the most beloved and influential voices in Italian romantic music, has passed away at the age of 86. His death, just two weeks before what would have been his 87th birthday, leaves a profound void in Italian culture and in the hearts of millions of fans around the world. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Memorable Eurovision Legacy Eurovision fans will always remember him for his historic participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, held at Rome's Cinecittà Studios. Italy selected di Capri to represent the host nation with the emotional ballad "Comme è ddoce 'o mare" ("How Sweet the Sea Is"), performed entirely in the Neapolitan language. His performance was filled with warmth, emotion, and charisma, beautifully showcasing the rich musical traditions...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanremo artistic director Stefano De Martino confirmed a major format change creating a standalone Eurovision selection night for Sanremo 2027. The musical earthquake that we reported on here first is officially taking shape. After months of rumors, Stefano De Martino, the newly appointed host and artistic director of the Sanremo Music Festival for the next two years, has broken his silence. He has confirmed the most dramatic rule change in the history of the event: a complete separation between the grand winner of Sanremo and the representative sent to Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revolution: Separate Winners For Eurovision and Sanremo In an interview with the Italian press, the new artistic director revealed for the first time the revolutionary new structure of the festival's five nights, and exactly how the Eurovision act will be selected. "My Sanremo will take a more international direction," Stefano De Martino declared confidently, outlining the weekly schedule: Tuesday and Wednesday: All competing...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sanremo 2027: Italian reports reveal an extraordinary historic change set to reshape the Eurovision selection process. What is the surprising move designed to attract superstars to the festival? Intriguing and unexpected reports have emerged about potential structural changes to the beloved Italian music festival Sanremo. According to recent leaks, major Italian record labels, in collaboration with the Italian national broadcaster RAI, are considering a significant transformation of the festival's fourth evening—traditionally known as the “Covers Night.” The proposed change would see this evening dedicated entirely to selecting Italy’s representative for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Revolution: Separate Winners For Eurovision and Sanremo If implemented, this move would effectively decouple the winner of the Sanremo festival from the artist chosen to represent Italy on the international stage. “They want to split Eurovision; they want two winners,” a source familiar with the details reveals. While not yet official, the possibility exists that Italy’s Eurovision representative could be chosen...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sal da Vinci delivers a cinematic second rehearsal for Italy with “Per sempre sì” at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Italy’s representative Sal da Vinci brought an ambitious artistic vision to the stage of the Wiener Stadthalle today with “Per sempre sì” (“Forever Yes”), transforming his second rehearsal into a four-act cinematic production. Combining refined Neapolitan elegance with a style balancing tradition and modernity, Italy unveiled a theatrical love story that begins with a white suit and ends in a soaring vocal climax beneath graphic fireworks and lemon trees. With the official rehearsal footage now revealed, Italy appears to be positioning itself as a major contender ahead of the Grand Final, delivering a rich performance that gives new meaning to the phrase “Italian celebration.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‎‏ Italy's Second Rehearsal: more details In the short clip released from the Italian rehearsal, Sal performs the song’s final chorus. At the beginning of the segment, the dancers behind him unfold a...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An innocent video upload to the official Eurovision YouTube channel unravels a fascinating story from Copenhagen in 1964. And how did the unexpected closure come precisely from the devoted Eurovision fans? Subscribers to the official Eurovision YouTube channel won't be surprised to discover that the channel is currently uploading numerous performances by past winners from previous years, mainly as a branding act and preservation of the classic Eurovision performances. However, this week, on Monday, a new video on the channel flew under the radar of many fans, yet it constitutes no less than groundbreaking news: the full performance by the young Italian winner, Gigliola Cinquetti, who won Eurovision 1964 held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with her song "Non Ho L'Età" (in English: "I'm Not Old Enough"). This marks the first time since the live broadcast of that Eurovision that we can view footage of the official broadcast, which was considered "lost" in the media world until very recently. The fascinating story continues here. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He only finished in third place at Eurovision 1958, but became an international hit that crosses continents. The fascinating story of the iconic hit that changed the face of Italian music worldwide. When people think of dizzying international success coming from the Eurovision stage, the first names that usually come to mind are the band ABBA or  Måneskin. But long before the era of streaming and music videos, there was one Italian singer who managed to do the impossible. The song “Nel blu, Watch Video dipinto di blu" (in English: "Blue, Painted in Blue"), known to many from the world of football as “Volare”, is probably the most successful song in the history of the contest in commercial and global terms, even though it did not win first place at all. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Eurovision Loss that Became a Historic Victory In 1958, the singer Domenico Modugno arrived in Hilversum, The Netherlands to represent Italy. Despite an amazing and...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy’s Eurovision 2026 staging is taking shape as Sal Da Vinci prepares a minimalist Vienna performance with choreography by Marcello Sacchetta Preparations in Italy for Eurovision 2026 are in full swing. New details about Sal Da Vinci’s performance, published in the Italian press, have revealed more about the staging concept for the artist who won the Sanremo Festival in February and is set to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. According to the report, the singer will collaborate with choreographer and dancer Marcello Sacchetta, who created the song’s iconic choreography. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Performance That Will Be Hard to Forget Much like Sal Da Vinci’s performance at the Sanremo Festival, where he appeared alone on stage in an elegant wedding suit, relying solely on his striking charisma, Italy’s Eurovision entry is expected to remain fairly minimalist. The concept focuses on preserving the song’s emotional atmosphere, while introducing several substantial upgrades for the Vienna...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last Saturday, Sal Da Vinci won Italy’s "Festival Di Sanremo" and earned the honor of representing Italy at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Now, he shares his emotional story. The Italian "Festival di Sanremo 2026" took place last Saturday, culminating in the first-place win of Sal Da Vinci with his song “Per sempre sì". About a day after the victory, Da Vinci announced at a celebratory press conference that he would be honored to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026, set to be held in Vienna, Austria. His statement confirmed his participation in May’s competition, where he will perform the same song that won "Festival di Sanremo". Now, following the win, the real drama begins around the singer, who is giving numerous interviews to Italian media outlets. One such interview - granted to “il Giornale” - shed light on his early years, his long career, and the moments that led to his Sanremo triumph, while delivering a heartfelt message he hopes everyone will hear. (adsbygoogle =...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy at Eurovision 2026: RAI has confirmed Sal Da Vinci will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria with his "Festival Di Sanremo" winning song, "Per sempre sì". Listen to the song. Sal Da Vinci, the winner of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", which also serves as Italy’s national selection for Eurovision, announced at a celebratory press conference that he is delighted to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. According to the national broadcaster’s rules, the Sanremo winner receives an offer to represent Italy at Eurovision. The song was written by Sal Da Vinci together with Alessandro La Cava, Eugenio Maimone, Federica Abbate, Federico Mercuri, Francesco Sorrentino, and Giordano Cremona. It is performed in Italian. he will perform during the first semi-final of the contest on May 12th, however, as Italy is one of the Big Five countries, it will automatically qualify for the Grand Final on May 16th.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sal Da Vinci - Who Are You? Sal Da Vinci is a veteran Italian...