A Night to Remember: Over 40,000 Celebrate San Giovanni in Turin at ‘Torino is Fantastic’ Concert sponsored by FIAT

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• Hosted by Gerry Scotti, a stellar cast of Italy’s top music artists, the talented finalists from Amici and international icon Shaggy performed for the Patron Saint public concert, culminating in Turin’s traditional San Giovanni fireworks.
• Over 40,000 people filled Piazza Vittorio Veneto, turning the heart of the city into a massive open-air celebration of music, joy, and community.
• Special guest Shaggy celebrated 30 years of his global hit “Boombastic” performing the recently released new version of his song – here is the associated video featuring the Fiat Grande Panda — with an electrifying rooftop performance from Lingotto.
• After the striking moment, Shaggy left the Lingotto rooftop behind the wheel of a Grande Panda and joined the singer Noemi on stage for a powerful duet of his beloved song “Angel.”
• The concert will be broadcast nationwide on Canale 5 on June 29, offering everyone in Italy the chance to relive this magical night.
   

Turin’s Patron Saint celebration reached its thrilling peak on June 24^th with “Torino is Fantastic”, the highly anticipated public concert sponsored by FIAT. Piazza Vittorio Veneto was transformed into a spectacular stage where music, lights, and emotion united the city in one unforgettable night.

Olivier Francois, FIAT CEO and Stellantis Global CMO, commented: "FIAT and Turin have shared a profound bond for over 125 years, evident in the city's places, people, and spirit. The 'Torino is Fantastic' concert was specifically championed by FIAT to emphasize this enduring relationship, and the gathering of over 40,000 people from Turin for the concert in one of the city's most iconic squares is a powerful testament to this connection and makes me extremely proud." He continued, "FIAT's commitment extends beyond car production, focusing on affordable, sustainable mobility and social relevance. The renewed commitment to produce the new 500 Hybrid at the Mirafiori plant by November this year embodies a vision that seamlessly blends innovation, tradition, industry, and community, and fosters optimism for the future."

The show, hosted by beloved TV personality Gerry Scotti with a guest appearance by the singer Noemi, brought together a star-studded line-up: Alessandra Amoroso, Annalisa, Antonello Venditti, Gianna Nannini, Il Volo, Mahmood, Tananai, and the talented finalists from Amici lit up the stage with electrifying performances. Each artist performed three of their most iconic songs, creating a dynamic and diverse musical journey that kept the audience captivated throughout the evening.

The evening’s standout moment came when international icon Shaggy arrived on the helipad of the Lingotto with an electrifying rooftop performance of the recently released new dynamic version of his iconic hit “Boombastic” —celebrating 30 years of the song and creating an unforgettable multimedia experience. After that, adding to the magic of the night, Shaggy and Noemi performed a heartfelt duet of “Angel”, blending reggae and Italian soul in a powerful moment of musical connection.

Noemi also delivered a monologue dedicated to the Lingotto—highlighting its historical importance as one of Italy’s main industrial hubs, and a masterpiece of modern architecture. With an emotional review of the ‘Pista 500’, the rooftop garden featuring over 300,000 plants and the ‘Casa FIAT’ exhibition space housed within the Pinacoteca Agnelli, the singer highlighted FIAT's deep and historical connection with art and culture of the Piedmontese capital.

The event, produced by Friends & Partners, concluded with Turin’s traditional fireworks show, drawing thousands to the square and surrounding streets. It was more than a concert, it was a celebration of Turin’s identity, music, and its deep, enduring connection with FIAT.

The concert will be broadcast on Canale 5 on June 29^th, a chance to relive the magic for those who were there and those who missed it.

ABOUT SHAGGY:    
Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm), he inked his first record deal and quickly scored a global crossover smash with “Oh Carolina.” As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing 8 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and 7 albums on the Billboard 200 (including 4 in the top 40). He has received 2 Grammy Awards and is among the top 3 streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify. 

Shaggy has recently kicked off a tour with Pitbull in Europe & the UK with the full itinerary available here.
 

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Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @direalshaggy

 Turin, 25 June 2025