# Bianca d’Aponte Prize in Aversa

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> Updated: 2026-10-20T10:30:36.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 22nd edition of the Bianca d’Aponte Prize is scheduled to take place in Aversa at the Teatro Cimarosa on October 23 and 24, 2026. The event centers on a competition for female singer-songwriters, with ten finalists selected from hundreds of applicants to showcase styles ranging from rock and folk to electronic music.

As part of the festivities, the City of Aversa will present Peppe Barra with a lifetime achievement award. The event, which features Marina Rei as godmother and artistic direction by Ferruccio Spinetti, also includes educational components such as a songwriting workshop and a seminar on copyright law.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Aversa hosts 22nd Bianca d’Aponte Award for female singer-songwriters

The 22nd Bianca d’Aponte Award in Aversa will feature a singer-songwriter competition for women, with guests including Marina Rei and Peppe Barra, scheduled for October 23-24.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aversa-hosts-22nd-bianca-daponte-award-for-female-singer-songwriters

### 2026-09-21: Peppe Barra awarded lifetime achievement prize in Aversa

Peppe Barra will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 22nd Bianca d’Aponte Prize in Aversa, Italy, during a singer-songwriter competition in October 2026.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peppe-barra-awarded-lifetime-achievement-prize-in-aversa

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