An apparently quiet edition of the Sanremo Festival was marked by two main controversies. The first involved the famous rapper Fedez, competing with the song 'Battito' and placed among the first five in the second evening.
Recently, Fedez has been in the spotlight for his alleged connection with Luca Lucci, leader of the AC Milan ultras, implicated in an investigation regarding alleged links with the 'ndrangheta. Although the artist is not under investigation in this context, he is currently involved in an investigation for brawling. Faced with questions about his participation, the Festival's artistic director, Carlo Conti, stated that an ongoing investigation is not enough to justify the exclusion of a singer, stressing the importance of the presumption of innocence.
The debate on the voting system
Another debate has arisen regarding the Festival's voting system. Carlo Conti, during a press conference, mentioned possible pressures or agreements that could influence the results, raising questions about the weight of televoting compared to the press room. Conti recalled a case from the previous year, when a controversy had raised controversy over the voting, suggesting that the press room could exert a greater influence than the audience at home. This statement provoked a reaction in the press room, which rejected the idea of a systematic control over the voting.
At the same time, Fabrizio Casinelli, head of the Rai press office, intervened, clarifying that the availability to press conferences is not mandatory for artists, but optional. These developments have stimulated a heated debate among industry professionals and the public.
Article published on 13 February 2025 - 18:10
The article talks about Fedez and the controversy over the festival, it's interesting but I think there's a lot of confusion about the voting system. The press room shouldn't have more power than televoting, it would be right for the public to decide.