Sanremo 2025: Surprises and Snubs as Song List is Revealed
Excitement is building for Sanremo 2025, with the highly-anticipated list of performing artists recently unveiled by host and artistic director Carlo Conti. Thirty talented individuals will grace the iconic stage, each presenting brand-new tracks to a captivated audience. However, with such a limited number of slots, several notable names were unfortunately left off the roster, causing a stir amongst fans and industry insiders alike.
Viola Valentino’s New Tune: A Festival Absence with a Touch of Freedom
Among those not joining the Sanremo festivities this year is the acclaimed singer-songwriter Viola Valentino. Yesterday afternoon, Valentino unveiled her latest creation, “Song To Dance,” exclusively on Caterina Balivo’s program, “The Good Time.”
The song, with its breezy melody and Valentino’s recognizable, emotionally evocative vocals, is an ode to the importance of music within relationships. It explores the theme of love, a topic Valentino has consistently addressed throughout her illustrious career.
Fans of the artist, who fondly remember her past Sanremo appearances in 1982 with “Romantics” and 1983 with “It’s Coming, It’s Coming,” expressed disappointment at her absence from the upcoming festival.
Valentino’s unique vocal richness and artistic freedom have always captivated audiences, and her exclusion has left many wondering what a new entry might have contributed to the Sanremo lineup.
## Sanremo 2025: A Look at the Non-Selected
Valentino isn’t the only established artist missing from the Sanremo 2025 lineup. After the announcement of the Sanremo Giovani participants, hosted by Alessandro Cattelan, and the unveiling of the final 30 contestants, it became apparent that several other well-known figures wouldn’t be gracing the Ariston stage this year.
Among the notable absentees are Alex Britti, Raf, Irene Grandi, Al Bano, the Jalisse, Chiara Galiazzo (who confirmed the release of her song regardless), Sfera Ebbasta, Shade, Sal Da Vinci and son, Arisa, Patty Pravo, Madame., Ermal Meta, Paolo Mengoli, Antonino, and Verdiana.
The exclusion of such established talents has come as a surprise to many, highlighting the fierce competition for a coveted spot at one of Italy’s most prestigious music events.
Despite not being chosen for Sanremo 2025, these artists have assured fans that their musical endeavors will continue.
## Interview: Viola Valentino’s “Song To Dance” – A Sanremo Absence
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is the incredible singer-songwriter Viola Valentino, whose new song “Song To Dance” is captivating audiences everywhere. Viola, congratulations on the release! Your newest work explores the universal theme of love through music, and it’s absolutely beautiful.
**Viola Valentino:** Thank you so much. It’s a topic that’s always resonated deeply with me, and I wanted to capture that essence of music as a binding force in love and relationships.
**Interviewer:** Fans are loving ”Song To Dance.” It premiered on Caterina Balivo’s “The Good Time,” which was a great platform for this beautiful song. Now, speaking of platforms, many were surprised to see your name missing from the Sanremo 2025 lineup. What are your thoughts on that?
**Viola Valentino:** Well, of course, Sanremo is a prestigious event, and it’s always an honor to be considered. However, this year, my focus was truly on creating music that felt authentically me.
“Song To Dance” came from a place of freedom, and that’s where I am creatively right now. [[1](https://www.valentino.com/en-us/world-of-valentino/news/valentino-at-sanremo-574726)]
**Interviewer:** That really shines through in the song. It has a raw emotional honesty that’s incredibly powerful.
**Viola Valentino:** Thank you.
**Interviewer:** Any chance we’ll see Viola Valentino gracing the Sanremo stage in the future?
**Viola Valentino:** Never say never. Right now, I’m enjoying this moment and sharing “Song To Dance” with the world.
