From Aiello to Extraliscio: Meet the Participants of Sanremo 2021 From Aiello to Extraliscio: Meet the Participants of Sanremo 2021 This year marks the 71st edition of the prestigious Sanremo Song Festival in Italy, set to begin on March 2nd. The 26 participants of this year’s contest were previously revealed by the Artistic Director, Amadeus and will feature a number of returning artists, as well as newcomers to the contest. Meet the participants in our preview series, starting with Aiello and continuing through to Extraliscio ft. Davide Toffolo. More about the history of the Sanremo Festival and their connection to the Eurovision Song Contest can be found on this special theme page about Sanremo.