Crying out for a-more: Italy market report
With domestic acts dominating the landscape, Italy’s live music market is in rude health as local talent fills arena and stadiums. IQ reports
Feature By IQ | 1 July 2025
Musical patriotism is on the rise in many markets, but Italy still makes for a remarkable case study. Last year, according to FIMI, the local recorded music industry association, Italian releases claimed 84% of the country’s Top 100 album chart.
That included, not for the first time, all top ten albums and all top ten singles, where big-selling stars of the moment included double Sanremo Music Festival winner Mahmood, Roman rapper Tony Effe, Neapolitan rapper Geolier and, among a general increase…
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