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Concertone del Primo Maggio 2025 Thrives with Star Performances and Labor Solidarity

Italy's iconic May Day music festival returns to Piazza San Giovanni, drawing large crowds and celebrating worker safety under the theme 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro.'

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Overview

  • The Concertone del Primo Maggio 2025 is underway at Piazza San Giovanni, its historic venue, following last year's relocation to Circo Massimo during renovations.
  • The event features over 40 performers, including headliners Achille Lauro and Giorgia, with Leo Gassmann opening the broadcast at 15:17 with 'Bella ciao.'
  • The festival highlights labor solidarity and workplace safety, aligning with its theme, 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro,' and is organized by major Italian trade unions CGIL, CISL, and UIL.
  • Hosts Noemi, Ermal Meta, BigMama, and Vincenzo Schettini have received positive reviews for their coordination and energy, with an average score of 7 from critics.
  • Organizers predict near-record attendance, potentially approaching half a million attendees, reflecting the event's enduring cultural significance.