Overview

• Lucio Corsi represented Italy at Eurovision 2025 after Sanremo winner Olly withdrew due to scheduling conflicts with his sold-out tour.
• Corsi’s performance of ‘Volevo essere un duro’ stood out for its minimalist staging and focus on personal vulnerability, eschewing typical Eurovision theatrics.
• The ballad, co-written and produced by Tommaso Ottomano, explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, resonating with both juries and audiences.
• Italy finished in 5th place with 256 points, continuing its strong track record of top-ten finishes in the competition since rejoining in 2011.
• Corsi’s rise to prominence was catalyzed by his 2024 single ‘Tu sei il mattino,’ featured in a popular Italian TV series, and his second-place finish at Sanremo 2025.