On 24 January 2013 , RAI confirmed that the performer that would represent Italy in Malmö would be announced during the final evening of Sanremo Music Festival 2013 . The artist selection was exclusive from the actual Sanremo Music Festival competition and the results of that competition were not relevant to which artist would ultimately represent Italy . All competing artists in the competition were considered by a special committee formed to select the most suitable performer for Eurovision
Sanremo Music Festival 2013
Sanremo Music Festival 2013
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013