On 16 January 2012 , RAI confirmed that the performer that would represent Italy in Baku would be announced during the final evening of Sanremo Music Festival 2012 . 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 2012
Sanremo Music Festival 2012
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012