Italy

Italy, a Eurovision mainstay since 1956, withdrew at times but returned in 2011 as a “Big Five” member. With three wins, including Måneskin in 2021, and numerous top-ten finishes, Italy excels in the contest. The Sanremo Music Festival often determines its Eurovision entry. Notably, Italy leads the “Big Five” in recent success, securing top-ten rankings in 10 of the last 12 contests (2011–23).