The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Italy
I’ve previously said what I think of the song during the ever-popular OnEurope Countdown 2021. It’s not my cup of tea, but that doesn’t...
Italy – Pure noisy, shouty class.
Oh Damiano, you little tease, you're black look from the rehearsal was, in fact, just rehearsal clothes and you and your chums have gone...
Italy’s noisy, chaotic glory
Finally! It’s our first look at the six automatic finalists. The order this afternoon is Italy, Germany, Netherlands, France, UK then Spain. Any press...
Italy – Well now that, my children, is more like it.
There comes a time when you have to stand and applaud an entry for being authentic and just plain brilliant.
Step forward Måneskin who, despite...
UPDATED: Sanremo Festival hit by new Italian Coronavirus restrictions
New restrictions introduced by the Italian government may mean no audience at the Festivali di Sanremo 2021.
Until March 5, 2021, television productions, including those...
Outsider Diodato wins 2020 Sanremo
A week of Italian music culminated last night with the 2020 grand final of the annual Sanremo contest. The golden lion trophy went to...
Italians gear up for 2020 Sanremo festival
For those who love a list of song titles with no real idea of what they might sound like, today's your lucky day! RAI...
Mahmood wins Sanremo with ‘Soldi’
Italian-Egyptian rapper Mahmood won the 69th Sanremo Festival with 'Soldi' (Money). Ultimo ended in second place with Eurovision alumni Il Volo in third.
The Teatro...
Sanremo goes public with names for 2019
24 acts will compete in the 2019 Sanremo Festival. The competition traditionally sources the Italian Eurovision song.
For the first time since 2004, there will...
Meta and Moro take Sanremo crown
In the very small hours, another edition of the Sanremo festival ended with Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro winning the Italian spot at the...