Overview

• The Arena di Verona ceremony on September 1 paused for roughly 20 minutes due to a downpour that caused technical issues and temporary broadcast interruptions, including alternate programming on TV8.
• Hosts Paola Di Benedetto and Matteo Campese used an umbrella on stage and performers sang under a gazebo as the live show resumed and ran to completion.
• Alfa also received the RTL 102.5 Power Hits Estate 2025 – PMI award, and his label Artist First became the first independent to claim the event’s top prize.
• Other honors included the FIMI award to Anna for “Désolée,” the Top Album 2025 award to Lazza for “Locura,” the Power Hits Platino to Patty Pravo, and the SIAE recognition to “Nel blu dipinto di blu.”
• The event featured surprise appearances by Giorgia, Marco Mengoni, Modà and Pinguini Tattici Nucleari and was carried across RTL 102.5, Radio Zeta, RTL 102.5 Play, Sky Uno, NOW and TV8.