Just say yes: Reviewing Italy’s Festival di Sanremo 2026

Just say yes: Reviewing Italy’s Festival di Sanremo 2026

Author: JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities April 7, 2026 Duration: 30:09

The Festival della canzone italiana (aka Sanremo) is a European music staple and well-known as the Eurovision precursor. Over five nights, the 76th edition of the festival delighted Italians and kept us hoping for a big banger of a winner.

Michael and Bryan condensed 25 hours of content into one handy show to help you understand what could have been in Vienna. While Sal Da Vinci ended up as Italy‘s winner, we had other thoughts.

Is Per sempre sì the best choice for Italy in 2026?

In this episode:

  • Wonder what a woman has to do to win
  • Get upset with the public
  • Continue to be confused about the scoring system

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Playlist

Michele Bravi – Prima o poi [Sooner or later]

Fedez & Marco Masini – MALE NECESSARIO [NECESSARY EVIL]

Arisa – Magica Favola [Magical Tale]

Ditonellapiaga – Che fastidio! [How annoying!]

Sayf – TU MI PIACI TANTO [I LIKE YOU SO MUCH]

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