Overview

• Lucio Corsi will represent Italy at the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final tonight with his song 'Volevo Essere un Duro,' which also serves as the title track for his latest album.
• Italy’s 'Big Five' status secures Corsi’s automatic entry to the Grand Final, bypassing the need to qualify through the semi-finals.
• Corsi’s song, celebrated for its mix of tenderness, irony, and glam rock aesthetics, reflects his unique artistic style and influences, including Italian legends and international icons like Bob Dylan.
• The singer-songwriter, who placed second at the 2025 Sanremo Festival, was invited to Eurovision after the winner declined to participate.
• Corsi has expressed that he views Eurovision as an artistic experience rather than a competition, aiming to connect with the international audience through his music and message.