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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Stefano De Martino, life and career of the new artistic director of Sanremo 2027

Stefano De Martino has been appointed the artistic director for the Sanremo Festival 2027 by Rai, marking a significant milestone in his diverse entertainment career.

Mar 1 • 08:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The investiture live: the future of the Sanremo festival is called Stefano De Martino

Carlo Conti officially announces Stefano De Martino as the new host and artistic director of the next Sanremo Festival in a live broadcast.

Mar 1 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Everything about the Sanremo final: guests, schedule, and program

The finale of the 76th Sanremo Festival, hosted by Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini, is set to announce the winner based on various voting methods, as Conti prepares to step down as artistic director.

Feb 28 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Laura Pausini has won her Sanremo: "Am I an artistic director? I'm not ready yet"

Laura Pausini reflects on her impactful presence at the Sanremo Music Festival, emphasizing emotional connections made during her co-hosting role despite not competing.

Feb 28 • 14:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Salzburg Festival: Rightness is never wise

The Salzburg Festival's board has given artistic director Markus Hinterhäuser an ultimatum regarding his future with the festival amid growing tensions.

Feb 27 • 11:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The Berlinale convulses amid accusations of politicization with the director's position in jeopardy

The Berlinale festival faces controversy and potential leadership changes due to claims of politicization and the director's handling of artistic freedom.

Feb 26 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Conservative theatre-making will kill the UK industry, says National’s director

Indhu Rubasingham, the artistic director of the National Theatre, warns that conservative approaches in theatre are detrimental to its future and calls for a commitment to new writing and creative risk.

Feb 26 • 19:47 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Is the Berlin Film Festival's leadership in trouble over anti-Israel speech?

The leadership of the Berlin Film Festival faces scrutiny following a controversial anti-Israel speech made by a film director during the festival's closing ceremony.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Invitation Laura on tour. Am I the artistic director? For now, just a dream

Achille Lauro reflects on his experiences at the Sanremo Music Festival and his aspirations within the music industry.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Imperatriz renews contract with carnival designer Leandro Vieira until 2027

The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school has confirmed the renewal of Leandro Vieira's contract as artistic director until 2027, ending speculation about his departure.

Feb 25 • 22:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Welo, here is the rapper who sings the new theme song for Sanremo

Welo, a 26-year-old rapper from Lecce, has been chosen to perform the official jingle for the 2026 Sanremo Festival after impressing the artistic director, Carlo Conti, during the previous edition.

Feb 25 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, the schedule and guests: all the program for the first evening

The Sanremo Festival begins tonight, featuring artistic director Carlo Conti and co-host Laura Pausini, alongside performances by various artists.

Feb 24 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo, La Russa wants Pucci back. Conti: 'Am I meloniano? No, I am free'

The artistic director of the Sanremo Festival asserts the independence of the festival in response to political implications.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Film: 'The Eternal Wait for a Judgment is a Kind of Social Death'

Director İlker Çatak wins the Golden Bear at the Berlinale for his film 'Yellow Letters', which explores the plight of a government-critical artist couple in Turkey.

Feb 22 • 08:11 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The first Afghan film kiss and a director shooting her homeless brother. What films resonate at Berlinale

This year's Berlinale festival features discussions on the intersection of politics and film, highlighted by Wim Wenders' comments on artistic independence.

Feb 20 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Merle Karusoo Directs: 'I Did Not Abandon Ukraine'

Estonian director Merle Karusoo emphasizes her commitment to Ukraine through her artistic work.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

"We Don't Want to Give Simple Answers". Artistic Director Jakub Skrzywanek on a New Chapter at the National Old Theatre

Artistic Director Jakub Skrzywanek reflects on his collaboration with Dorota Ignatjew at the National Old Theatre in Kraków, discussing their vision and plans for the upcoming theatre season.

Feb 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The leader of 'Los Pocholos', close to Ayuso, resigns as director of the Madrid ballet after clashing with Miguel Ángel Rodríguez

Antonio Castillo Algarra has resigned as the artistic director of the Ballet Español de la Comunidad de Madrid following conflicts with the hardline faction of the PP, particularly Miguel Ángel Rodríguez.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

PÖFF's new artistic director Triin Tramberg: I will not make major changes right away

Triin Tramberg, the new artistic director of PÖFF, expresses her intention to maintain continuity and dialogue following her appointment.

Feb 14 • 07:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pucci Case, Carlo Conti Denies the Left: 'I Have Full Freedom in Choices'

Carlo Conti defended his autonomy as artistic director of the Sanremo Festival amid political controversy over inviting comedian Andrea Pucci.

Feb 13 • 08:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The first kiss and the first dildo of Afghan cinema inaugurate Berlinale: 'Kabul could be the precursor to a new 9/11 and no one wants to realize it'

The Berlinale opens with the Afghan film depicting significant social issues, as director Shahrbanoo Sadat speaks about the implications of her work amidst political tensions.

Feb 12 • 19:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Documentary Director Who Filmed Riot at Western District Court Appeals to Supreme Court... Also Files Complaint with Artists' Rights Commission

Documentary director Jeong Yoon-seok appeals to the Supreme Court after receiving a fine for filming a riot at the Western District Court in Seoul, amid concerns about the implications for artists' rights.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Bial is promoted at Globo and becomes artistic director of documentaries and programs

Pedro Bial has been promoted at Globo, taking on the role of artistic director for documentaries and programs.

Feb 10 • 20:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026: the name of the superguest for the first evening is revealed

Tiziano Ferro is set to be the superguest for the first night of the Sanremo Festival 2026, as announced by the show's artistic director Carlo Conti.

Feb 10 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A Month After Dismissal, the Former Director of the Concert Hall «Gors» Has Still Not Received an Official Justification

The former director of the Concert Hall «Gors» continues to await an official explanation for her dismissal, amid claims of political pressure regarding artistic decisions.

Feb 8 • 07:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

'Bad, uninspired and hastily assembled': Director Krešimir Dolenčić comments on the opening of the Winter Olympics

Croatian director Krešimir Dolenčić shares a critical view of the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, which he describes as chaotic and hastily put together.

Feb 7 • 16:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

"At LagoAlgo, we propose a space where experience functions as an ecosystem": Carolina Álvarez-Mathies

Carolina Álvarez-Mathies, artistic director of LagoAlgo, discusses the art fair's focus on creating an integrated experience that promotes questions rather than answers, emphasizing themes of technology, perception, ecology, and community.

Feb 6 • 18:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo, Carlo Conti towards farewell: "My successor? There is no lack of talent, but know-how is needed"

Carlo Conti announces that the 2026 Sanremo Festival will be his last, stating that while there is plenty of talent for a successor, the role of artistic director remains crucial.

Feb 4 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The new artistic director of PÖFF is Triin Tramberg

Triin Tramberg has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Midnight Sun Film Festival (PÖFF), with Jan Joonas Pevkur leading the Just Film sub-festival.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Triin Tramberg becomes the new artistic director of PÖFF

Triin Tramberg has been appointed as the new artistic director of the PÖFF festival, while Jan Joonas Pevkur will lead the Just Film sub-festival.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Jesús Herrera, the Spanish musician making decisions at the London Philharmonic

Jesús Herrera is enhancing the concert experience and raising climate change awareness during his inaugural season as the artistic director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Sanremo Festival, Conti reveals co-host: Laura Pausini chosen

Artistic director Carlo Conti announced that Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini will be the co-host for this year's Sanremo Festival, marking her first appearance on stage in a different role.

Jan 12 • 20:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Carlo Conti: “Laura Pausini will be the co-host for the five nights of Sanremo”

Laura Pausini has been announced as the co-host for the 2026 Sanremo Festival by artistic director Carlo Conti, expressing her excitement about the event.

Jan 12 • 19:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The case at the Jonáš Záborský Theatre / Something seems to have been overlooked here, and the SME newspaper now writes that discrimination occurred in the theatre due to faith

The Jonáš Záborský Theatre is facing allegations of discrimination and bullying against actors, led by artistic director Michal Náhlík, who has held a dominating position since 2007.

Jan 9 • 11:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Disney director's loss of son inspired new wordless animated film 'Versa'

Malcon Pierce, artistic director of Disney's short film 'Versa,' draws inspiration from his own experience of losing a child, portraying a journey through grief to joy without dialogue.

Jan 5 • 21:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

George Koumentakis' tenure at the National Opera is renewed for a fourth consecutive term

George Koumentakis has had his role as Artistic Director of the National Opera extended until January 2029.

Dec 29 • 12:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The Challenge of the Tireless Chung, the (New) Director of Two Worlds

Myung-whun Chung embarks on a high-intensity professional phase in 2026 as he takes over as the musical director at La Scala, while also juggling multiple roles including artistic director of the concert hall in Busan, his hometown.

Dec 27 • 04:00 UTC

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