# Italian music scene post‑Sanremo 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-music-scene-postsanremo-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-28T20:16:41.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In the weeks following the 2026 Sanremo Music Festival, Italian artists announced new projects and highlighted commercial performance. Singer Sal Da Vinci confirmed a summer concert at the Arena dei Due Mari in Sicily, while rapper‑songwriter Adam Sayf (Sayf Viacava) renewed his publishing contract with Sugar Music and was slated to receive the Time in Jazz Miles Ahead award in August, underscoring a focus on creative experimentation. At the same time, rapper Sfera Ebbasta disclosed that his music company Cupido Srl posted record revenues of €7.6 million and a near‑doubling of net profit. He reiterated that he has no intention of competing in Sanremo, describing the festival as misaligned with his artistic direction, though he left the door open for a guest appearance. Together, these updates illustrate a broader post‑festival dynamic in Italy: high‑profile performers are leveraging the Sanremo platform to launch concerts, secure publishing deals, receive artistic awards, and report strong business results, while some artists continue to distance themselves from the competition. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Sfera Ebbasta's Cupido posts record revenue; rapper says no Sanremo participation Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta's company Cupido posted record €7.6 m revenue and almost doubled profit, while he confirms he will not compete at Sanremo, though a guest appearance remains possible. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sfera-ebbastas-cupido-posts-record-revenue-rapper-says-no-sanremo-participation ### 2026-07-28: Sal Da Vinci and Sayf headline Italy's post‑Sanremo 2026 music events Sal Da Vinci will play Portopalo on 29 Aug 2026; rapper Sayf renewed with Sugar Music after his Sanremo second place and will receive the Time in Jazz Miles Ahead award on 13 Aug 2026 in Berchidda. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sal-da-vinci-to-perform-in-sicily-after-sanremo-win-sayf-awarded-time-in-jazz-prize --- Cite as: Italian music scene post‑Sanremo 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-music-scene-postsanremo-2026