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Sanremo Rock & Trend Festival 2026

Overview

The 39th edition of the Sanremo Rock & Trend Festival, organized by Nove Eventi, progressed through a nationwide circuit of regional finals to its national conclusion.

In late August and early September, regional competitions were held, including the North Italy finals at the Castello Estense courtyard in Ferrara. These events featured various emerging artists in genres such as rock, indie, alternative, and metal, with winners advancing to the national stage.

The competition concluded on September 12 at the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo. In the Sanremo Rock category, the band Graphite took first place and received the Hard Rock Cafe and Dophix awards. In the Sanremo Trend category, Zafira & The Funky Royale won the title and the Mameli award.

Following their victory, the Milanese alternative rock band Graphite released a new single titled ‘Revenge Obsession’. The group, led by bassist Michele Cartisano and vocalist Andrea Romano, utilizes a minimalist musical structure of bass, vocals, and drums. Supported by drummer Simone Barracchia, the project focuses on experimental soundscapes and expressive bass lines, with the new track exploring lyrical themes of harm returning to its perpetrator.

Entities

Teatro Ariston · Varego · Ferrara · Castello Estense · graphite

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Graphite wins Sanremo Rock & Trend 2026 Rock category

    Milanese alternative rock band Graphite wins the Rock category at Sanremo Rock & Trend 2026 with their new single ‘Revenge Obsession’.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Graphite and Zafira & The Funky Royale win Sanremo Rock and Trend 2026

    The Sanremo Rock and Sanremo Trend 2026 competitions concluded at Teatro Ariston, with Graphite winning the Rock category and Zafira & The Funky Royale winning the Trend category.

  3. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Sanremo Rock & Trend Festival to hold North Italy finals in Ferrara

    The Sanremo Rock & Trend Festival will hold its North Italy finals at Ferrara's Castello Estense on September 4 and 6, with winners advancing to the national finals at Teatro Ariston.

Sources

cronacheancona.it · ecodisavona.it · musicalnews.com · napoli.fanpage.it · nordest24.it · noteverticali.it · politicamentecorretto.com · riviera24.it · senzalinea.it · sussurrandom.it · switchonmusic.it · terninrete.it · vdj.it

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