The second edition of Billboard Italia Women in Music took place on Nov. 25, 26 and 28 in Milan, at the new cultural hub called UFO, home to Billboard Italy’s headquarters, which for the occasion transformed into the Women in Music House.
Following the inaugural 2024 edition, which highlighted women’s contributions to Italian music and culture, the 2025 event offered an even richer and more comprehensive program, including exhibitions, workshops, panels, showcases and DJ sets, confirming its vocation as a space dedicated to creativity, plurality of artistic voices, and construction of new cultural perspectives.
Federico Durante and Silvia Danielli, editor-in-chief and co-editor-in-chief of Billboard Italy, said: “This edition, the main theme of which was “Intersections,” gave even more space to the honorees by connecting them with other personalities from other fields of contemporary culture. It put new talent in the spotlight, highlighting new ideas that increasingly emphasize the women who work behind the scenes of the music industry.”
The big star of Billboard Italia Women in Music 2025 was Giorgia, awarded as Woman of the Year, who met with TV host and writer Serena Dandini. With a career spanning several generations of fans with authenticity and depth, Giorgia was the symbolic centerpiece of the 2025 edition. The other awards were:
- Global Icon – Laura Pausini
- Powerhouse – Serena Brancale
- DJ of the Year – Deborah De Luca
- Rising Star – Sarah Toscano
- Songwriter of the Year – Joan Thiele
- Performer of the Year – Emma Nolde
- Breakthrough – Ele A
- Manager of the Year – Paola Zukar
Over the course of three days, the honorees participated in a series of conversations with leading figures in contemporary culture, from sports to social media, resulting in a series of events that will be published on YouTube and on Billboard Italy’s Instagram and TikTok profiles.
Aperol, Amazon Music and AW LAB were Official Partners of Billboard Italia Women in Music 2025. Ticketmaster was the Ticketing Partner, and SAE Institute was the Educational Partner. The event was supported by SIAE – Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori.
Here are some of the best photos from Billboard Italia Women in Music 2025.
