THE‘arrival by Lucio Corsi to Basel has inflamed the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The Tuscan singer -songwriter, chosen to represent Italy with the song I wanted to be a toughwas welcomed by hundreds of fans in celebration while crossing the city on an uncovered tram. His entry on the Turquoise Carpet, an inaugural official ceremony of the event, was among the most applauded of the evening. Italy, in fact, enjoys a certain importance in the field of the musical event. Among the “Big Five” founders, it is automatically qualified for the final of 17 Mayand Lucio Corsi already seems to have conquered the heart of the European public even before going on stage.
Two Italians in the race: Gabry Ponte represents San Marino
In this edition of the Eurovision there is not only Lucio Corsi to bring a piece of Italy. And if to listen to the Maremma singer -songwriter, the public will have to wait until Saturday 17 May, to dance to the rhythm of All of Italy dthe Gabry Ponte, in the race for San Marino, already known as abbreviation of the 75th Sanremo Festival, it will be necessary to wait only until the evening Tuesday 13 May. The famous DJ and producer in fact already participates in the first semifinal, in which will also be able to count on Italian votessince Italy is one of the authorized countries to vote on that evening. Unlike courses, Ponte will have to qualify for the final of May 17, but the energy of his piece makes him among the most awaited of the evening.
Eurovision 2025: a show full of surprises
The Swiss edition of the Eurovision promises a show full of surprises. The first semifinal, which will see 15 countries perform, will be marked by numerous celebratory moments: From the tribute to the first Eurovision won by Switzerland in 1956, To a historical sketch with Guglielmo Tell as a visionary promoter of the competition. There are also two special intervals: one dedicated to the Swiss inventiveness and one in tribute to Céline Dion, with an orchestral performance and the participation of former competitors. To close the evening will be Jørgen Olsen of the Olsen Brothers with a revisited version of the classic Fly on the wings of lovein the name of the motto “United by Music”.
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