San Marino has made its choice for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, and the honor of representing the Most Serene Republic falls upon none other than renowned DJ and producer, Gabry Ponte.
Victory at the San Marino Song Contest
After a rigorous selection process, the San Marino Song Contest presented 20 finalists in its grand event on Saturday, March 8. The competition was fierce, but ultimately, the jury vote crowned Gabry Ponte as the winner with his song ‘Tutta L’Italia’. This electrifying track will be San Marino’s official entry for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland.
A Eurovision Stage for a Global Star
Gabry Ponte, a Grammy-nominated artist and one of the top three most-streamed Italian musicians globally—alongside Måneskin and Meduza—will take the Eurovision stage during the Second Half of the First Semi-Final on Tuesday, May 13. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate what promises to be an unforgettable performance.
From 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' to Eurovision Glory
Gabry Ponte is no stranger to international stardom. He gained worldwide recognition as a member of Eiffel 65, producing the chart-topping hit Blue (Da Ba Dee), which sold over 8 million copies. His solo career has been equally impactful, with his tracks and remixes dominating European club scenes for decades.
- Thunder with LUM!X and Prezioso
- Can’t Get Over You with Aloe Blacc
- Call Me with Timmy Trumpet and R3HAB
- The Finger with Georgia Ku
- We Could Be Together with LUM!X and Daddy DJ (Summer 2022 hit)
A Eurovision Connection from the Past
This isn’t Gabry Ponte’s first involvement with Eurovision. In 2022, when the contest was held in Turin, Italy, he played a pivotal role as a songwriter for Austria’s entry Halo by LUM!X feat. Pia Maria. Now, he steps into the limelight himself, ready to bring San Marino a new level of Eurovision success.
A Showman with an Unmatched Stage Presence
Gabry Ponte is not just a producer; he is a performer who thrives on electrifying crowds. In 2023 alone, he played 90 live shows across 11 countries, entertaining more than 700,000 people. This experience is sure to translate into an epic Eurovision performance that fans won’t soon forget.
Anticipation Builds for Eurovision 2025
As San Marino gears up for Basel 2025, excitement is at an all-time high. With Tutta L’Italia, Gabry Ponte has the potential to bring the microstate one of its strongest Eurovision performances to date. The world eagerly awaits his show-stopping act on May 13, where he will battle for a place in the grand final.
Stay tuned for more updates as Eurovision fever continues to rise!
