# Bianca d'Aponte music legacy events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bianca-daponte-music-legacy-events > Updated: 2026-08-19T21:15:14.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. In June 2026, Bianca d'Aponte's posthumous song “Straniero” was placed on the shortlist for the Targa Tenco award, highlighting continued recognition of her work within Italy's music community. In July and August 2026, details were finalized for the 22nd edition of the Premio Bianca d'Aponte. The contest, which focuses on female singer-songwriters across genres such as rock, folk, and electronic music, has selected ten finalists from hundreds of applicants. The finalists include Natalia Abbascià, L’Aurora (Aurora Caloiero), Bambina (Bambina Cesario), Rosita Brucoli, Fabula (Fabiola Valerio), Mabi (Marcella Buzzi), Miriam Ricordi, MVR (Maria Virginia Bisconti), Sarai (Sara Bassotti), and Simona Valente (Simona Valenzano). The final performances are scheduled for 23 and 24 October at the Teatro Cimarosa in Aversa, under the artistic direction of Ferruccio Spinetti and with Marina Rei serving as the event’s madrina. Organized by the Associazione Bianca d'Aponte in collaboration with partners such as ReteDoc, Fondazione Banco di Napoli, and Nuovo IMAIE, the competition offers a €1,000 scholarship for the winner and an €800 “Fausto Mesolella” critics’ prize, along with awards for best lyrics, music, and interpretation. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Premio Bianca d’Aponte announces ten female singer-songwriter finalists Ten female singer-songwriters have been named finalists for the 22nd Premio Bianca d’Aponte, with the final competition scheduled for October 23-24, 2026, at the Teatro Cimarosa in Aversa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premio-bianca-daponte-announces-ten-finalists-for-2026 ### 2026-07-30: Premio Bianca d'Aponte 2026 finalists announced Premio Bianca d'Aponte 2026 named its ten female singer‑songwriter finalists; finals set for Oct 23‑24 at Teatro Cimarosa in Aversa, with a €1,000 scholarship for the overall winner and a €800 critics’ award. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premio-bianca-daponte-2026-finalists-announced ### 2026-06-30: Bianca d'Aponte's posthumous song “Straniero” makes Targa Tenco shortlist Bianca d'Aponte's unreleased song “Straniero” from the posthumous album Ensemble per Bianca d'Aponte is a finalist for the 2026 Targa Tenco Best Song award. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bianca-dapontes-posthumous-song-straniero-makes-targa-tenco-shortlist --- Cite as: Bianca d'Aponte music legacy events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bianca-daponte-music-legacy-events