Sanremo Giovani is Italy’s premier music competition for emerging artists, launched in 1993 as a gateway to the legendary Sanremo Festival. Each year, the most promising young talents compete for a chance to step onto Italy’s most prestigious stage.
Now, the Sanremo Giovani World Tour 2025 brings the excitement to Toronto! Organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Italian state broadcaster Rai – Radiotelevisione Italiana, and promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto in partnership with CHIN RadioTV, this exclusive tour showcases the 5 finalists of Sanremo Giovani 2025 in a spectacular live performance. Experience the next generation of Italian music as Settembre (2025 winner), Alex Wyse, Vale LP & Lil Jolie, and Maria Tomba take the stage.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and culture, as Toronto joins other major North American cities—Montreal, Miami, New York, and Chicago—in celebrating Italy’s rising stars!
SANREMO GIOVANI WORLD TOUR 2025
Settembre
Maria Tomba
Vale LP & Lil Jolie
Alex Wyse
Sunday, May 4 | 7:30PM (doors open at 6:30PM)
QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
Exhibition Place
190 Princes’ Blvd | Toronto ON
FREE EVENT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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ABOUT SETTEMBRE
The singer-songwriter is establishing himself as one of the most promising revelations in the Italian music scene. Born and raised in Naples in 2001, he possesses a distinctive, gritty voice and a unique talent for capturing the emotions of Generation Z. From an early age, he took singing lessons and participated in competitions and talent shows, consistently standing out in Io Canto, The Voice of Italy, and X Factor. His musical influences stem from Italy’s great singer-songwriters, from Pino Daniele to Lucio Battisti.
The young artist is winning over audiences by blending the Neapolitan dialect with Italian songwriting in a fresh and modern style, steadily growing his fan base on social media and increasing his streams on Spotify and YouTube.
At the Sanremo Festival 2025, Settembre was among the Nuove Proposte (Newcomers) and won the Mia Martini Critics’ Prize and the Lucio Dalla Press Room Award, announced live on the Ariston stage. For his song at the festival, he also received the 9th edition of the NUOVO IMAIE Enzo Jannacci Award, the SIAE-Roma Videoclip Revelation Award, and the RTL 102.5 #RADIOFESTIVAL Award.
ABOUT MARIA TOMBA
MARIA TOMBA is a young singer, born in 2002, who has gained recognition for her vibrant personality and unique style. Originally from Verona, Maria began her artistic journey at a young age, nurturing her passions for music and fashion.
Her career took a significant turn with her participation in X Factor in 2023, where she introduced herself with the memorable phrase: “My name is Maria Tomba, and I dream of a world tour called ‘Maria Tomba is Dead.’” During the show, she captivated audiences with her infectious energy, vocal talent, and signature “nightwear” outfits.
Maria stands out for her creative and ironic approach to music. Her songs, such as “Crush” and “Goodbye (Voglio Good Vibes),” which earned her a spot in the Nuove Proposte (Newcomers) category at the Sanremo Festival 2025, reflect a colorful and enthusiastic outlook on life. With her distinctive style and ability to blend contemporary melodies with uplifting lyrics, Maria Tomba is emerging as one of the most promising and original voices in the new Italian music scene.
ABOUT VALE LP & LIL JOLIE
Born in 2000, originally from Caserta but now Milanese by adoption, Lil Jolie (real name Angela Ciancio) grew up as a rebellious child, breaking the rules and taking up guitar lessons just to defy routine.
In 2018, she began making a name for herself on SoundCloud, catching the attention of the urban and hip-hop scene. This led to collaborations with Carl Brave and Ketama126, followed by the release of her debut album Bambina in 2022.
In 2023, she joined Italy’s most famous talent show, Amici, where she stood out for her shy yet determined personality and the elegance of her lyrics. After this experience, she released the EP La vita non uccide in May 2024, featuring the single Kiss Me.
Born in 1999, Vale LP (stage name of Valentina Sanseverino, Naples, 1999) is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper. Blending rawness and poetry with a unique attitude, she is one of the most intriguing figures in the new wave of Italian pop, known for her bold and direct personality.
Her sound merges hip-hop and singer-songwriter influences, incorporating strong elements of popular culture, soul, R&B, and funk. Her songwriting is intense and unfiltered, embracing diversity and creative freedom through an alternative and honest narrative style, creating a deeply personal musical space.
After releasing a few tracks on SoundCloud, she competed in X Factor in 2021, reaching the final stages with her original song Cheri. In June 2023, she released her debut EP e sono felice, a six-track journey through her artistic evolution.
2023 was a pivotal year of writing, live performances (including opening for Madame’s tour), and a transformative experience at Sanremo Giovani, where she reached the final rounds with her song Stronza. The track was later included in her debut album Guagliona, released in May 2024 under Sugar Music, featuring the hit single Fortuna. That same month, she performed on the prestigious stages of Rome’s Primo Maggio concert and Mi Ami Festival in Milan.
ABOUT ALEX WYSE
Alex Wyse – stage name of Alessandro Rina – is a young Italian singer-songwriter with over 81 million streams across digital platforms. After graduating from BIMM London, he gained recognition with his song Sogni al cielo (produced by Katoo), which led to his selection as a contestant on Amici 2022. The track quickly became a gold-certified hit, followed by other successful releases such as Tra Silenzi (Roma), Ammirare Tutto, Accade, and Senza Chiedere Permesso (written by Michele Bravi).
During the Amici finale, he debuted his song Non Siamo Soli, which became the title track of his first EP, reaching #1 on the FIMI chart. The EP was followed by an in-store tour with over 20 dates and a nationwide live tour during summer 2022.
In November 2022, he released his first full-length album, Ciò Che Abbiamo Dentro (gold-certified), preceded by the single Mano Ferma. The album’s last single, Dire Fare Curare, featured Sophie and The Giants, a major power-pop artist with over 600 million streams.
On October 27, 2023, Alex Wyse returned with Un po’ di te, followed by La mia canzone per te on December 1.
At the beginning of 2024, he embarked on an intimate live tour across Milan (double sold-out show), Turin, Rome, and Bari. His summer single, Gocce di limone, released on June 21, 2024, was performed live on major Italian stages.
On October 25, 2024, he released Amando si Impara, paving the way for Rockstar—the song that secured him a spot in the Nuove Proposte (Newcomers) category of the 75th Sanremo Festival. He finished as the runner-up, earning 51% of the public vote, further proving his incredible ability to move and engage audiences.
