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Rome's Concertone del Primo Maggio Celebrates Labor Rights with Music and Tributes

The 36th edition of the iconic May Day concert is underway in Piazza San Giovanni, featuring star performances, historic tributes, and a focus on workplace safety.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Concertone del Primo Maggio began at 13:30 in Rome's Piazza San Giovanni and will run until midnight, with over 50 performances by prominent Italian artists.
  • Leo Gassmann performed 'Bella Ciao' at 15:15, emphasizing its message of freedom and resistance, marking a poignant moment in the event's lineup.
  • The concert is hosted by BigMama, Ermal Meta, and Noemi, with live broadcasts starting at 15:15 on Rai 3, Rai Radio2, RaiPlay, and Rai Italia.
  • This year's theme, 'Uniti per un lavoro sicuro' (United for Safe Work), highlights labor rights and workplace safety, a key focus of the trade unions organizing the event.
  • The renovated Piazza San Giovanni, upgraded with €15 million in improvements, has drawn thousands of attendees, with organizers expecting up to 500,000 participants.