The Stage of Italian Music: Discover the Winners of the Last 10 Sanremo Festivals
The Sanremo Italian Song Festival is an event that, for over seventy years, has been one of the most important and followed events in the Italian music scene. Every year, emerging and established artists perform on the Ariston stage, aiming to win the hearts of the audience and the jury. In this article, we will look back at the last ten years, plus this year, of the Festival, discovering who had the honor of raising the prestigious trophy and which songs have made their mark on the history of Italian music.
- 2024: The Boredom – Angelina Mango
- 2023: The Music That Goes Around – Marco Mengoni
- 2022: Chills – Mahmood & Blanco
- 2021: Zitti e buoni – Måneskin
- 2020: Make Noise – Diodato
- 2019: Soldi – Mahmood
- 2018: You Haven’t Done Anything to Me – Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro
- 2017: Occidentali’s Karma – Francesco Gabbani
- 2016: One Day You’ll Tell Me – Stadio
- 2015: Grande Amore – Il Volo
- 2014: Controvento – Arisa
- 2013: The Essential – Marco Mengoni
- Conclusions
2024: The Boredom – Angelina Mango
Angelina Mango, a young emerging singer, secured the first place in the final ranking of Sanremo 2024.
Her song, a ballad full of emotion and strength, moved many, leading her to triumph. Her voice, rich in tone and intensity, showcased significant artistic maturity, making her stand out among the other participants.
If you’re curious to discover the final ranking of 2024 and how Geolier placed, you can find the information in this article!
2023: Two Lives – Marco Mengoni
In 2023, Marco Mengoni triumphed for the second time at the Sanremo Music Festival with the song “Due Vite.” His performance was striking for its emotional depth and vocal quality, confirming Mengoni’s talent as one of the most esteemed artists in the Italian music scene.
2022: Chills – Mahmood & Blanco
2022 saw the victory of an exceptional duo: Mahmood and Blanco with the song “Brividi.” The track achieved enormous success, not only in Italy but also on an international level, becoming a true generational anthem that touched the hearts of listeners.
2021: Shut Up and Behave – Måneskin
I Måneskin, with their song “Zitti e buoni,” won the 2021 Sanremo Music Festival. The Roman band brought a surge of rock energy to the Ariston stage, earning not only first place but also international success, culminating in their victory at the Eurovision Song Contest the same year.
2020: Make Noise – Diodato
Antonio Diodato, with “Fai rumore,” won the Sanremo Music Festival 2020. The song, an anthem to expressing one’s feelings, moved Italy during a particularly delicate historical moment, becoming a symbol of hope during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
2019: Soldi – Mahmood
In 2019, Mahmood surprised the audience with “Soldi,” a track that blends pop and urban sounds with lyrics that tell personal and social stories. The song achieved great success, topping music charts and representing Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest.
2018: You Haven’t Done Anything to Me – Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro
Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro, with their song “Non mi avete fatto niente,” won the 2018 Sanremo Music Festival. The song, a powerful message against terrorism and for peace, touched the hearts of many listeners, becoming a symbol of resilience and courage.
2017: Occidentali’s Karma – Francesco Gabbani
Francesco Gabbani, with “Occidentali’s Karma,” triumphed at the Sanremo Music Festival 2017. The song, with its catchy rhythm and ironic, reflective lyrics about Western society, captivated the audience, becoming a viral sensation also thanks to the famous choreography featuring the monkey.
2016: One Day You Will Tell Me – Stadio
The Stadio, a historic Italian band, won the Sanremo Festival 2016 with the song “Un giorno mi dirai”. The track, which talks about love and hope, demonstrated that quality music is timeless, giving the band a well-deserved recognition after years of career.
2015: Grande amore – Il Volo
The pop-opera trio Il Volo took the 2015 Sanremo Music Festival by storm with “Grande amore.” The powerful vocals of the three young singers and the passion conveyed by the song struck a chord with the audience, affirming the group’s international success.
2014: Against the Wind – Arisa
Arisa, with her sweetness and unmistakable voice, won the 2014 Sanremo Music Festival with “Controvento.” The song, an emotional ballad that talks about resilience and love, once again showcased the artist’s talent for touching the strings of the soul.
2013: The Essential – Marco Mengoni
Marco Mengoni, already a winner of X Factor, achieved his first triumph at Sanremo in 2013 with “L’essenziale”. The song, which encourages focusing on the truly important things in life, marked the beginning of a career filled with successes for Mengoni.
Conclusions
The Sanremo Festival is much more than a simple music competition; it is an event that shapes Italian culture and identity, setting trends and establishing artists. The winners of the past ten years have demonstrated how music can be a powerful means of expression and unity, reflecting the different facets of society. Each winning song has left an indelible mark on the history of the Festival and in the lives of listeners, proving that Sanremo is truly the stage for Italian music.
To further explore the history and winners of the Sanremo Festival, you can visit the official website of the Sanremo Festival, check out the artist biographies on AllMusic, or browse the music charts on Billboard.