Sal Da Vinči Wins Sanremo 2024 with “Per sempre si”

In a thrilling conclusion to the 76th edition of the Festival di Sanremo, Sal Da Vinči emerged victorious with his song “Per sempre si” on March 4, 2024. This victory not only secured him the prestigious trophy but also the opportunity to represent Italy at this year’s Eurosong competition in Vienna.

The festival, held in the picturesque coastal town of Sanremo, featured 30 artists who performed over five nights. Each evening showcased a diverse array of musical talent, culminating in a superfinal that determined the ultimate winner. The final results were based on a combination of voting systems: 33% from a jury of journalists, another 33% from a radio jury, and 34% from public votes cast via television.

Details of the Competition

Following the tallying of votes, Sal Da Vinči secured first place in the superfinal, officially marking him as the winner of this year’s festival. The winning song was co-written by a talented team including Alesandro La Kava, Euđenio Maimone, Federika Abate, Federiko Merkuri, Francesko Sorentino, Đordano Kremona, and Sal Da Vinči himself.

The festival was hosted by Karlo Konti and Laura Pausini, who were joined on the final night by special guests Đorđa Kardinaleti and Nino Frasika. A highlight of the evening was a captivating performance by tenor Andrea Bočeli, who sang “Il mare calmo della sera” and “Con te partiro.”

After two years in his role, Karlo Konti announced he would step down as the host and artistic director, with Stefano De Martino set to take over for the Sanremo 2027 festival.

Celebrating Italian Music

The 2024 edition of the festival, organized over five competitive evenings, showcased the strength and diversity of Italian music. The format consisted of the first night featuring all 30 songs with full journalist voting, followed by two additional nights that incorporated audience and radio jury votes. The fourth night was dedicated to guest performances, while the fifth culminated in final performances and the superfinal.

Sal Da Vinči, born as Salvatore Mikael Sorentino 56 years ago in New York, has deep roots in the music and theatre scene of Naples, where he began performing at the age of six. He has built a successful career, releasing numerous albums and becoming a prominent figure in Italian music. He previously participated in Sanremo in 2009, achieving third place, and his recent single, “Rossetto e caffe,” has garnered over 74 million streams on Spotify.

This year’s Sanremo festival has not only contributed to the ongoing legacy of this esteemed competition but also highlighted the vibrant talent within the Italian music industry, closing yet another chapter in its rich history.