Resolution criteria

Tony Pitony will be considered to have participated at Sanremo 2026 if he appears on stage at the Teatro Ariston during the festival held between 24 and 28 February 2026. This includes any performance during the main competition nights or special segments (such as the cover night on Friday) or as a guest for a few minutes on stage (even for a brief gag). Resolution will be determined by official RAI broadcast records and credible media coverage of the festival.

Background

Tony Pitony is known for his provocatory and ironic style. He was selected to sing the official theme song for FantaSanremo 2026 with the track "Scapezzolate". When asked by Fiorello on Rai Radio 2 if he would perform at Sanremo, Tony initially said "No!" but then clarified it was a gag, saying "In reality it's a gag…si vedrà…vi farà ridere…" (we'll see…it will make you laugh).

Considerations

Tony has stated he would only consider participating "a modo mio" (in his own way) and "a loro rischio e pericolo" (at their risk and peril), emphasizing "Non ci andrei per adattarmi, ma per portare il mio linguaggio. O tutto o niente" (I wouldn't go to adapt, but to bring my language. All or nothing). His cryptic and joking responses about Sanremo participation suggest ambiguity about whether any appearance would be as a competing artist or in another capacity (such as a guest performer during the cover night).