The world-famous Teatro Ariston, nestled in charming Liguria, is read to burst with joy. That’s as the 74th Festival di Sanremo unfolds next February with an expanded field of 30 participants. It’s a music event that’s set to light up an entire week, culminating on the 10th of February. Brace yourselves: Italy’s Sanremo is about to steal the spotlight once again.
As Amadeus gears up for his grand finale as the presenter and artistic director of Sanremo, he’s on a mission to sprinkle some extra magic this time. And he has absolutely nailed it so far! The excitement is real as Italy’s RAI has revealed the lineup of artists during an exclusive TG! announcement.
True to his word, Amadeus has unleashed what could be the most dazzling lineup in the entire history of Sanremo. Picture this: the crème de la crème of the Italian music scene, featuring past winners, chart-toppers with countless hits, and social media sensations with millions of adoring fans—all vying for the coveted Golden Lion and the golden ticket to Eurovision 2024.
But wait, there’s more! The anticipation reaches new heights as we eagerly await the three winners of Sanremo Giovani, set to be crowned on December 20. They’ll join this golden cast with brand-new songs, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already fantastic lineup.
Sanremo 2024: The 30 participating artists include…
- Fiorella Mannoia
- Geolier
- Dargen d’Amico
- Emma
- Fred de Palma
- Angelina Mango
- La Sad
- Diodato
- Il Tre
- Francesco Renga & Nek
- Sangiovanni
- Alfa
- Il Volo
- Alessandra Amoroso
- Gazzell
- Negramaro
- Irama
- Rose Villian
- Mahmmod
- Loredana Bertè
- The Kolors
- Big Mama
- Ghali
- Annalisa
- Mr. Rain
- Maninni
- Ricchi e Poveri
Amongst the names above names are previous Eurovision participants: Emma (2014 – ‘La mia città’), Il Volo (2015 – ‘Grande Amore’), Diodato (2020 – ‘Fai Rumore’) and Mahmood (2019 – ‘Soldi’ & 2022 ‘Brividi’).
“Soldi” by Mahmood continues to reign supreme at the top of the music charts, with numerous Eurofans passionately arguing that he deserved to win in 2019. Undeterred, Mahmood made a triumphant return to the Eurovision stage in Turin 2022, his home country, with Blanco by his side, achieving 6th place. Yet, he’s not one to rest on his laurels, as Mahmood is back, setting his sights on winning Sanremo and possibly making another run at Eurovision. One thing is certain – he has already won our Eurovision hearts!
Who could forget that fantastic trio that stole our hearts back in 2015? Il Volo managed to clinch the televoting victory in the Eurovision Grand Final with their absolutely stunning ballad, “Grande Amore,” a performance that sent shivers down our spines. Well they are back and after their global tour they are planning their dynamic comeback with a song penned by well-known and esteemed creators such as Edwyn Roberts (known for collaborations with Laura Pausini, Diodato, Malika Ayane), Stefano Marletta (associated with Paola Turci, Chiara Galiazzo), Michael Tenisci (credited with works for Tiziano Ferro, Alessandra Amoroso), and Erensto Ginoble, the brother of Gianluca.
Angelina Mango, a young pop queen who is coming from a music family, has a huge fan base in Italy. In November 2022, Mango was admitted as a competitor to the twenty-second edition of the musical talent show broadcast on Canale 5, Amici di Maria De Filippi, in which she finished in second place and won the singing category.
Among the groups, we find The Kolors a pop-rock band, with a previous participation in Sanremo in 2018. And, of course, we can’t overlook Alessandra Amoroso, the Italian pop sensation known from the reality competition TV show Amici di Maria de Filippi. With a string of successful albums and consistent chart-topping achievements, Amoroso has become a prominent figure in the world of Italian pop music and is ready to compete in the San Remo fighting arena.
Sanremo 2024: Schedule and voting method
First Night – Tuesday, 6th February 2024
Prepare your ears for the grand unveiling of 30 sensational songs! The fate of the performers lies in the hands of the press, TV, and web jury. There’s no elimination on this day.
