The winners of the Big Artists category received the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 . However , winners are not obliged to take part in Eurovision , as seen in 2016 when Stadio declined to participate in the contest . In the event that the winner decides not to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest , RAI and the organisers of Sanremo Music Festival usually reserve the right to select the Italian entrant to themselves , in the case of 2016 selecting runner-up Francesca Michielin
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Eurovision Song Contest 2019
Sanremo Music Festival 2019