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(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...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Italy at Eurovision 2026: Sal Da Vinci won "Festival Di Sanremo" with his song “Per sempre sì”. The artist is expected to announce in the coming days whether he will represent Italy at Eurovision 2026. Listen to the song. “Per sempre sì” is the song performed by Sal Da Vinci, who has just won "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", which also serves as Italy’s national selection process for Eurovision. In the coming hours, Sal is expected to announce whether he will accept the invitation to represent Italy at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 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. If the artist confirms his participation, 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 begins his...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the Grand Final of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", selecting Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight, the grand final of the long‑running and much‑loved Festival Di Sanremo 2026 will take place, serving as Italy’s national selection process for Eurovision. The final follows four live shows held over the past week, and the winner will earn the right to become Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The show, like all the other nights of the festival, will take place at the “Ariston” Theatre (Teatro Ariston), which has hosted the festival regularly since 1977 (with the exception of 1990, when it was held at the “Nuovo Mercato Dei Fiori” hall). All 30 competing artists will perform their entries once again. Only the audience at home will vote during this round. The results from this evening's audience votes will be combined with the scores...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Members of the Euromix editorial team convened to vote for the competing songs in "Festival Di Sanremo 2026". Who should represent Italy at Eurovision according to the editorial team? Italy's "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" will take place tomorrow, Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at 20:40 CET. The winner of the national final will represent the country at Eurovision 2026 which will be held in Vienna, Austria. The voting in the final will take place in two stages. In the first stage, the top five songs will be selected through a  public voting (100%). In the second stage, another round of voting will determine which of the five songs will represent Italy at Eurovision 2026, by a combination of audience votes (34%), a professional jury composed of journalists (33%), and a professional jury of radio broadcasters (33%). In anticipation of this event, Euromix editorial team members gathered to listen to the participating songs and select their favorites from Italy's "Festival Di Sanremo...

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Watch: Tonight at 20:40 CET, the fourth of five nights of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026", will take place. Link to watch the live broadcast - Below! Tonight, the long-running and much-loved music festival “Festival Di Sanremo 2026” will enter it's fourth day, serving as Italy’s selection process for Eurovision. The show this evening will be the fourth of five nights, taking place between February 24th and 28th, 2026, at the end of which Italy’s entry for Eurovision 2026, in Vienna, Austria, will be chosen. All shows will take place at the “Ariston” Theatre (Teatro Ariston), which has hosted the festival regularly since 1977 (with the exception of 1990, when it was held at the “Nuovo Mercato Dei Fiori” hall). The fourth night's broadcast will begin at 20:40 and continue until 01:30 CET. To watch the fourth night of "Festival Di Sanremo 2026" – click here! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fourth Night: Running Order Elettra Lamborghini and Las Ketchup - "Asereje" Eddie...