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...
9 April – You haven’t done anything to me
If you could put money on the next country of the Big Five to win, who would you pick? Italy was the last of...
2 February – When you’re close I’m far
Since Italy came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most consistent record of the Big Five. Some said...
Eurovision 2015 – Another day of rehearsals
The morning after the night before at Eurovision is always a little bit sad, with dejected fans, disappointed delegations, and some oddments of promotional...
The ones to watch at Eurovision 2017
With just a few hours to go before the 62nd Eurovision Song Contest, money is being placed on Italy and Portugal. Oddschecker suggests a three-horse...
2 February – You’re an independent grown man after all
Can Italy get a third win this decade? Since they came back to the party in 2011, they've had - arguably - the most...
11 December – All the sun is in your eyes
I know you like the variety of tunes we have on this site. We don't always pick your Euphorias or your songs about phoenixes....
29 October – I really loved you
As you will know, every performer in our favourite TV show is a professional. They all want to do their best. Nevertheless, it must...
Sanremo Festival in Jeopardy: RAI’s Ultimatum Deepens Crisis
In May 2025, Italy’s Council of State upheld a Ligurian court ruling that the city holds legal authority over the “Festival della Canzone Italiana”...
Eurovision 2011 – Time for the big boys to rehearse
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I am proud to be a member of HM Press Corps in moments like this, and there has been precious few of them. This...