From the appearance of Italian President Sergio Mattarella to Blanco’s controversial performance, these were the memorable moments of the festival’s first day.
The Italian pop music legend knows Sanremo from every angle: as a contestant, guest performer, host — but first as a fan. And he is Amadeus’ sparring partner for this year’s edition.
Since 2020, he has had a weighty impact on the Italian music industry through his role as artistic director and main host of the festival. And he still dreams big.
Pico Cibelli spent more than a decade at Sony Music Italy and another 10 years at Universal Music.
