On December 31, the city of Foligno will host the celebrations for the new year with New Year’s Eve with Radio2, beginning at 10:30p.m. from Piazza San Domenico. The show will air onRai Radio 2, Digitale Terrestre Channel 202, RaiPlay, and RaiPlaySound, with hosts Diletta Parlangeli and Saverio Raimondo guiding the audience in the square and listeners into the new year.
Previews of the event were shared during a press conference held at the Salone d’Onore of Palazzo Donini, attended by Stefania Proietti, President of Regione Umbria, Stefano Zuccarini, Mayor of Foligno, Rai Com CEO Sergio Santo, Rai Com Director Federica Tanzilli, and Rai Radio2 Director Simona Sala.
A giant screen in Piazza San Domenico will broadcast the New Year’s speech by the President of the Republic, followed by music and dancing leading up to 10:30p.m., when the live show begins. The night’s extraordinary musical lineup features the Social Band from Radio2 Social Club, with the dynamic vocals of Francesca Alina Ascione performing Italian and international hits. Later, BNKR 44, the standout collective from the latest Festival di Sanremo, will take the stage. After midnight, the legendary French space rock pioneers, Rockets, led by Fabrice Quagliotti, will transform the square into an open-air disco.
Remarks from key figures:
President of Regione Umbria, Stefania Proietti : “Umbria, with the city of Foligno, will once again take center stage during Rai’s New Year’s Eve celebration,” noted President Proietti at the press conference. “This event serves as a significant showcase for a region that considers tourism one of its key strengths. Rai’s integrated communication strategy, particularly through Rai Radio2 and Rai Com, ensures valuable visibility not only on social media but also on an international level. It also supports our vision of promoting multilateral hospitality, encouraging visitors to explore other destinations within Umbria and experience its historical and scenic beauty, thereby extending their stay.”
Mayor, Stefano Zuccarini : “This year, Umbria’s New Year’s Eve celebration will place Foligno in the national spotlight and beyond, thanks to Rai Radio2. This collaboration will provide our city with exceptional media visibility, creating significant opportunities for promotional, tourism, and cultural benefits. The project is the result of extensive efforts initiated this summer, building on the past successes of Foligno’s New Year’s Eve events and cementing its status as an event of national importance. Special thanks go to the previous Council and President Tesei for their consistent attention and support for the city and its administration, to Paiper for handling the organization, and to Rai for their renewed commitment.”
Rai Com CEO, Sergio Santo : “Radio 2’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Foligno marks the pinnacle of our valuable partnership with the Regione Umbria,” stated Rai Com CEO Sergio Santo. “Once again, we are supporting a remarkable region known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, artistic heritage, and traditions, with the aim of further elevating its prominence.”
Rai Radio2 Director, Simona Sala: “Rai Radio2’s vibrant spirit has proven to be the perfect fit for celebrating New Year’s Eve in the square. A lively red, brimming with energy, music, joy, and a shared desire to come together with our listeners and all those who will welcome the New Year by dancing with us in the charming square of Foligno.”
President of the Paiper Association, Carlo Delicati : concluded the press presentation by announcing a DJ set by the association’s disc jockeys to wrap up the New Year’s festivities. “This vibrant event is the result of a partnership between the Regione Umbria and Rai Com, in collaboration with the Comune di Foligno, ensuring an unforgettable night filled with celebration, music, and togetherness.”
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Rai Com
December 16, 2024