# Premio Pigro songwriting competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/premio-pigro-songwriting-competition > Updated: 2026-09-09T16:41:19.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Premio Pigro songwriting competition, held in memory of Ivan Graziani, has announced the details for its 2026 grand finale scheduled for October 4 in Teramo, Italy. The event will be hosted by Martina Martorano of Rai Radio 2. The competition, promoted by the Associazione Culturale Artistica Pigro, aims to discover and support new Italian musical talent through a multi-phase process involving online selection and live auditions. The guest lineup for the finale includes performers such as Irene Grandi, Giordana Angi, Mauro Ermanno Giovanardi, Filippo Graziani, Caroline Pagani, Alverio Cau, and Tenore Usùsule di Siniscola. Participants and winners are eligible for various prizes, including a live performance at the ceremony, an artistic residency for musical writing, and professional management consultancy via Doc Music. Other potential benefits include opening slots for artists on the IMARTS roster and NUOVO IMAIE plaques. The application deadline for the 2026 cycle is September 12, 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Premio Pigro songwriting competition finale set for October 4 in Teramo The Premio Pigro songwriting competition, honoring Ivan Graziani, will hold its final in Teramo on October 4, featuring performers like Irene Grandi and Giordana Angi. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premio-pigro-songwriting-competition-finale-set-for-october-4-in-teramo ### 2026-09-07: Premio Pigro announces guest lineup for 2026 Teramo finale The Premio Pigro songwriting competition, honoring Ivan Graziani, will hold its final in Teramo on October 4, 2026, featuring guests such as Irene Grandi and Giordana Angi. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/premio-pigro-announces-guest-lineup-for-2026-teramo-finale --- Cite as: Premio Pigro songwriting competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/premio-pigro-songwriting-competition