Billboard Italia Women in Music 2026: A Look at the Evening
The third Italian edition of the awards ceremony took place Tuesday night in Milan.
On Tuesday, November 10, Milan hosted the Italian edition of Billboard Women in Music at the elegant Vesta Fiori Chiari. The event honored women who made a significant impact in the music industry over the past year and beyond. Co-editor-in-chief Silvia Danielli highlighted the courage of the women honored, noting that they have found the strength to express themselves despite the challenges they faced.
Stand-up comedian Giorgia Fumo hosted the evening and was honored as Woman of the Year for her artistic freedom, courage, and ability to tell her story without filters. Madame, who debuted in 2016 at just 16 years old, has since become a prominent figure in Italian music, winning two Targhe Tenco awards at the Sanremo Festival and collaborating with some of the country's biggest rappers.
Her latest album, Disincanto, explores themes of disillusionment without fear of questioning herself or confronting pain head-on. Loredana Bertè, a rock 'n' roll pioneer, received the prestigious Icon award. She has been a living example of nonconformity, emancipation, and freedom in Italian music since her 1974 debut. Elisa received the Impact award for her commitment to environmental sustainability and broader issues within music through the Lotus Foundation, which she founded in 2025.
Francesca Michielin was named Songwriter of the Year for her modern, feminist take on the figure of the witch in her album Magia Bianca, Magia Nera. Ditonellapiaga won the Powerhouse award for their distinctive and personal artistic direction following their third-place finish at the 2026 Sanremo Festival. Eleonora Rubini was honored as Executive of the Year for her over a decade-long contributions to the music industry.
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