RAI has officially unveiled the 30 artists set to compete in the 75th Sanremo Music Festival, scheduled to take place from 11 to 15 February 2025 at the iconic Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, Liguria. This announcement, made by artistic director and host Carlo Conti during the 13:30 edition of TG1 on 1 December, confirms the return of familiar faces alongside emerging talents in the prestigious “Big Artists” category.
Here is the full list of confirmed artists for the Big Artists section:
- Achille Lauro
- Bresh
- Brunori Sas
- Clara
- Coma_Cose
- Elodie
- Emis Killa
- Fedez
- Francesca Michielin
- Francesco Gabbani
- Gaia
- Giorgia
- Irama
- Joan Thiele
- The Kolors
- Lucio Corsi
- Marcella Bella
- Massimo Ranieri
- Modà
- Noemi
- Olly
- Rkomi
- Rocco Hunt
- Rose Villain
- Sarah Toscano
- Serena Brancale
- Simone Cristicchi
- Shablo feat. Guè, Joshua, and Tormento
- Tony Effe
- Willie Peyote
This year’s festival will also see the return of the Newcomers’ section, last featured in 2021. Four artists will be selected through the Sanremo Giovani competition, with the finalists to be revealed on 18 December 2024. The newcomers will compete for their moment in the spotlight during the festival’s live broadcasts.
Changes in Format
Under Carlo Conti’s leadership, several format changes aim to enhance the audience experience. Notably, the festival’s beloved “cover night” will return, allowing artists to perform classic songs in duets or medleys. For the first time, artists in the Big Artists section will also have the option to collaborate with one another during this special evening. Additionally, none of the songs will be eliminated before the grand final, ensuring all artists perform across multiple nights.
Road to Eurovision
As in previous years, the winner of the Sanremo Music Festival will have the right of first refusal to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland. This pathway continues to solidify Sanremo’s role as a key element in Italy’s Eurovision success.
With a blend of established stars and fresh talent, Sanremo 2025 promises a spectacular celebration of Italian music. Fans eagerly anticipate the start of the festival in February, where these 30 artists will compete for one of the most coveted titles in Italian music.
