The Italian music scene is gearing up for the highly anticipated TIM Music Awards 2025, celebrating the nation's most successful artists and musical achievements. The two-night gala is scheduled to take place on September 12th and 13th at the historic Arena di Verona, with Carlo Conti and Vanessa Incontrada returning as hosts.
The prestigious awards will recognize albums and singles that have achieved FIMI/NIQ Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum certifications between September 2024 and September 2025. Additionally, the ceremony will honor outstanding live performances, presenting awards for tours that have surpassed Gold (100,000 attendees), Platinum (200,000 attendees), and Diamond (300,000 attendees) thresholds, as certified by SIAE. This comprehensive approach ensures a wide array of talent and success within the Italian music industry is acknowledged.
This year's event promises a spectacular lineup featuring Italy's biggest stars, including Achille Lauro, Umberto Tozzi, Eros Ramazzotti, and Laura Pausini, among many others. The ceremonies will be broadcast live in prime time on Rai1, with Rai Radio 2 and Radio Italia Solomusicaitaliana serving as the official radio partners.
The Italian music market has shown robust growth, with a 10% increase in turnover during the first half of 2025, reaching over €208 million. This expansion is largely driven by the continued dominance of streaming services, which saw a 9.9% rise, and a significant 13% growth in the physical music sector, indicating a healthy and diverse industry landscape. Italian artists continue to thrive, occupying a substantial majority of the top album and singles charts.
Produced by FriendsTv for Rai, the TIM Music Awards represent a significant moment for artists and the industry, celebrating the creativity and commercial success that defines Italian music. The event not only highlights current achievements but also underscores the enduring appeal and growing global recognition of Italian artists, reflecting a vibrant and evolving music ecosystem.