The third installment of the 76th Italian Song Festival in Sanremo brought resolutions in the popularity ranking and a series of unforgettable performances by special guests. Despite technical problems that disrupted the show by Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys, the audience gathered at the Ariston Theatre witnessed an exciting competition. At the top of the ranking after voting by viewers and radio representatives were favorites from southern Italy, including Sal Da Vinci and Arisa.

Sal Da Vinci Leads the Evening

The Italian singer of Neapolitan origin dominated the third evening's ranking, surpassing Arisa and Serena Brancale in the voting by radio and viewers.

Audio Failure During Star Duet

The performance by Eros Ramazzotti and Alicia Keys was interrupted by a technical malfunction, forcing the host to make a sudden break in the broadcast.

Comedic Accents and FantaSanremo

Parodies by Vincenzo De Lucia and Arisa's jokes with Carlo Conti dominated the humorous threads of the evening, engaging fans of the online point-scoring game.

Elettra Lamborghini's Problems

The celebrity publicly complained about the incessant noise of parties in Sanremo, prompting her to suddenly leave for Monaco in search of sleep.

The third evening at the Ariston Theatre was marked by the dominance of artists strongly connected to the tradition of Italian song and modern sounds. In the voting, which involved viewers and the radio jury, the highest scores were earned by Sal Da Vinci, Arisa, Sayf, Luchè, and Serena Brancale. The performance by Sal Da Vinci was received particularly enthusiastically, his emotional interpretation eliciting a standing ovation. Meanwhile, Arisa drew attention not only with her vocals but also with her participation in the FantaSanremo game, offering the host sedatives, which provoked bursts of laughter. The Ariston Theatre, which has been the festival's permanent home since 1977, originally served as a cinema, and its characteristic, relatively cramped stage has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian popular culture worldwide.The musical peak of the evening was the duet of Eros Ramazzotti with American star Alicia Keys. Although their joint performance of the hit "Empire State of Mind" delighted critics, the start of the show was torpedoed by a serious sound system failure. Carlo Conti had to save the situation by calling a commercial break so technicians could control the chaos. Upon returning to air, the artists proved their professionalism, and Ramazzotti thus celebrated the 40th anniversary of his triumph with the song "Adesso tu". Belén Rodriguez also made a return to the stage, though her lip-synced performance evoked mixed feelings among reviewers. 5. miejsce — is currently occupied by favorite Serena BrancaleThe evening also abounded in lifestyle and satirical moments. Laura Pausini stole the show when, in a gesture of solidarity with model Irina Shayk who was experiencing foot pain, she swapped high heels for comfortable slippers directly in front of the cameras. Meanwhile, Elettra Lamborghini became a social media heroine after announcing her escape to Monte Carlo in search of the quiet she couldn't find in the singing-filled Sanremo. Comedian Vincenzo De Lucia, parodying Maria De Filippi, read out mocking letters, which has become a traditional element of unmasking the festival's glitter. For decades, the Sanremo Festival has served as a barometer of social moods in Italy, often becoming an arena for important political and social manifestos that extend beyond the framework of the music competition.„Stop ai festini bilaterali, stasera dormo a Montecarlo” (Enough with the bilateral parties, tonight I'm sleeping in Monte Carlo) — Elettra Lamborghini

Mentioned People

  • Sal Da Vinci — Singer, leader of the third evening's festival ranking.
  • Arisa — Vocalist, second-place winner in the third night's voting.
  • Eros Ramazzotti — Italian music star, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his Sanremo victory.
  • Alicia Keys — American artist, special guest of the festival.