Registration Opens for the “Città di Bagheria 2026 Award”
Registration is now open for the 2nd edition of the regional music competition promoted by the Municipality of Bagheria, under the prestigious artistic direction of Pippo Balistreri—the long-standing stage manager of the Sanremo Festival.

Key updates for 2026:
– Open to instrumentalists: In addition to singers and singer-songwriters (performing original songs or covers), the new edition includes a category dedicated entirely to instrumentalists and musicians.
– Expanded age range: Talented individuals residing in Sicily aged 15 to 40 are eligible to apply.

How to participate and deadlines:
– Cost: Participation is free
– Deadline: Submit your performance entry no later than Saturday, August 29, 2026.
– Procedure: 1 Fill out the online form at: www.comune.bagheria.pa.it/it/page/165936
                       2 Send a video of the performance—lasting between 3 and 4 minutes—along with the forms and a copy of your ID via WeTransfer to premiocittadibagheria@gmail.com

Final events:
Candidates selected by the jury will perform live in Bagheria in the stunning setting of Piazza Madrice:
– Saturday, September 26, 2026: Rehearsal evening
– Sunday, September 27, 2026: Grand Finale, featuring the awarding of category prizes and the “Overall First Prize” (a travel voucher for two).

Free admission for the public (subject to capacity).