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FEDERICO MARTELLO
FEDERICO MARTELLO
VOICE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
VOICE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
From the first Italian competitions to major international stages, from television to music, up to projects dedicated to inclusion.
An essential timeline of the key moments in the artistic career of Federico Martello.
DANNY AWARDS — TOP 50
Selected among the Top 50 of the Danny Awards 2026, an international competition dedicated to artists with disabilities. Invited to the international event scheduled in New York on 18 October 2026.
VERONA — CONTRIBUTION TO THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE MILAN - CORTINA 2026 PARALYMPICS
Performance in Verona, 6 March 2026, as part of the new live activities and the year’s artistic projects.
UNA VOCE PER SAN MARINO — “VOICES OF FREEDOM”
Takes part in the selection of Una Voce per San Marino 2025 and reaches the semi-final, presenting the original song Voices of Freedom.
THE HOPE GIVERS · CAIRO
Returns to Egypt again as part of the international initiatives of the The Hope Giver Campaign.
THE ROYAL GRAND BALL · CAIRO
Announced among the international artists of the Royal Grand Ball in Cairo, an event included in the closing celebrations of the fifth edition of Hope Givers.
NEW MUSIC
Releases new songs and interpretations, including Because We Believe (Ama Credi e Vai) and The Power of Love, along with several international collaborations.
THE HOPE GIVER CAMPAIGN · CAIRO
Continues his international role within the Hope Giver Campaign by taking part in the campaign’s initiatives and the closing ceremony in the area of the New Administrative Capital of Cairo.
The collaboration with international and Egyptian artists also leads to new music productions released on digital platforms.
MILAN FASHION WEEK FW23
Federico’s live voice accompanies the runway show of Japanese designer Keiko Voltaire as part of Global Fashion Collective, during Milan Fashion Week.
CANONICO · TV2000
First experience as an actor in the second season of Canonico, an original TV2000 production directed by Peppe Toia.
The song Non esiste il destino is also chosen as the soundtrack of the second episode.
PEBA ONLUS · MILAN DESIGN WEEK
Takes part in the social communication campaign created by PEBA Onlus and ASSA ABLOY for the Fuorisalone of Milan Design Week. Federico is a PEBA Ambassador raising awareness against architectural and cultural barriers.
FESTIVAL DELLE ABILITÀ · MILAN
Brings to the stage the concert “Note di viaggio”, created in a fully accessible setting and dedicated to the culture of inclusion.
THE HOPE GIVER CAMPAIGN · CAIRO
On 8 December he takes part in the closing ceremony of the third edition of the Hope Giver Campaign in Cairo.
He receives the title of Honorable Ambassador of Hope and the recognition Star of the 2023 Edition.
During the event he performs, among other songs, Caruso and Imagine and collaborates with international and Egyptian artists.
“RENATO STILLITI” MERIT AWARD
On 18 December he receives the Merit Award of the Province of Bergamo, for his commitment to social cohesion and for artistic merits.
TRUE COLORS FESTIVAL · TOKYO
On 19 and 20 November he performs at the Tokyo Garden Theater in the True Colors Festival – The Concert 2022, promoted by the Nippon Foundation.
Two major concerts with over 90 performers from 12 countries. Special guest: Katy Perry.
NATIONAL AWARD “IL GIULLARE”
Receives the National Award Il Giullare for the value of his artistic testimony and for having contributed through music to overcoming barriers and prejudice.
ROAD TO YALTA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
On 1 May 2021 he wins the First Prize at the Road to Yalta International Music Festival.
KNIGHT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
He is appointed Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, an honour conferred by President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella for international artistic merits and social and cultural commitment.
GIRO HANDBIKE
Continues as testimonial of Giro Handbike 2021, taking part in the event’s initiatives and bringing his music into the world of Paralympic sport.
DISABLED PEOPLE: THE VOICE OF MANY · UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON
Federico contributes as an author to the international publication Disabled People: The Voice of Many, created within the Shades of Noir project of the University of the Arts London.
His contribution titled Growing up with a disability addresses the theme of disability in the entertainment world, reflecting on representation, inclusion and the difficulties faced by artists with disabilities in the entertainment industry.
NU-KA VSE VMESTE · RUSSIA 1
Takes part in Ну-ка, все вместе!, the Russian version of All Together Now, broadcast on the national network Russia 1, reaching the final.
MOSCOW
Wins the Third Prize of the International Philanthropic Fund of Moscow.
GIRO HANDBIKE
He is chosen as testimonial of Giro Handbike 2020, becoming part of the national project dedicated to para-cycling.
WHITE MONTH FESTIVAL · SIBERIA
In Ulan-Ude, in Buryatia, he takes part in the international festival Белый месяц – White Month.
He receives the recognition Star of Buryatia and the local Press and Television Award.
ALL TOGETHER NOW · CANALE 5
Takes part in the second edition of All Together Now on Canale 5.
He wins over 99 judges out of 100 at the first performance and reaches the final of the show.
DISABILITY ARTS INTERNATIONAL · BRITISH COUNCIL
Joins Disability Arts International, a British Council project dedicated to the international promotion of artistic excellence by artists with disabilities.
GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL
With Non esiste il destino he wins the Third Prize at the Gibraltar International Song Festival.
NON ESISTE IL DESTINO
The single is released on the main digital platforms.
NATIONAL AWARD “CULTURE OF SOLIDARITY”
On 24 September, at the Teatro Mauro Bolognini in Pistoia, he receives the National Award Culture of Solidarity for the artistic and human value of his journey.
PIROGOVSKY RASSVET · MOSCOW
After more than four years away from the stage, Federico returns to performing internationally.
At the Pirogovsky Rassvet International Song Festival in Moscow he wins the Grand Prix.
It is the beginning of a new phase of his career.
INTERNATIONAL POCKET SONGS CONTEST
Wins the Second Prize.
NEW YORK & USA
An intense American season:
CARPATHIA FESTIVAL · POLAND
Receives an award at the Carpathia Rzeszow Festival.
A FORCED BREAK
In July 2012 a serious injury worsens the disability and forces Federico to cancel the concerts scheduled in the United States and Russia.
More than four years away from the stage follow, during which he completely rebuilds his stage and vocal technique, learning to sing while seated in a wheelchair.
FESTIVAL OF THE ITALIAN SONG IN NEW YORK
Wins the Second Prize, starting an increasingly international phase of his career.
FAENZA POP FESTIVAL
Third Prize.
DONIDA AWARD · MILAN
Third place with the original song Raccontami di te.
CASTROCARO FESTIVAL · RAI 1
Receives the Special Award of the Artistic Direction for best interpretation and vocal technique at the 52nd Castrocaro Terme Festival, broadcast live on Rai1.
SOLAROLO SONG FESTIVAL
Third Prize in the Unreleased Songs section.
CANTATICINO · LUGANO
Wins the competition organised by the Centro Studi Musicali della Svizzera Italiana.
FESTIVAL SHOW 2008
Takes part in the tour of Radio Birikina and Radio Bella & Monella with the original song Quel che sei.
CASTELLETTO – CITY OF MIRANO
Third Prize in the Published Songs section.
UNA VOCE DAL LIVENZA – PREMIO CITTÀ DI SACILE
Third Prize.
CASTROCARO FESTIVAL
Semi-finalist of the 2008 edition.
FESTA DEGLI SCONOSCIUTI · TEDDY RENO
Wins the 50th edition in the Singer-Songwriters section.
SAINT-VINCENT FESTIVAL
Third place and Radio Award – E21 Network.
CASTROCARO FESTIVAL
Workshop and audition for the 50th Festival, with a course in Music History and Improvisation by M° Elio Polizzi.
UNA VOCE PER SANREMO
Semi-finalist.
MARCAFESTIVAL · TREVISO
Finalist.
IO CANTO · RAI 2
Wins Io Canto at the Teatro Francesco Cilea in Reggio Calabria, obtaining an artistic promotion contract and an original song written by Andrea Mingardi.
VIVERE LA MUSICA · STRESA
Second place.
CELEBRITY – THE TALENT SHOW · SKYVIVO
Second place in the programme hosted by Fabio Canino.
THE VOICE · ROME
Third Prize. The performed song is included in the compilation produced for the finalists.
From 2003 to 2005 he studies modern singing and jazz improvisation at the Diapason Music Academy of Siena with Clara Cosci, taking part in the Academy’s concerts and his first public performances.
In 2005 he is admitted to Luca Jurman’s Vocal Classes in Milan, where he deepens vocal technique, breathing and interpretation.
In these years a vocal style takes shape that blends opera, pop, soul and jazz, destined to become the hallmark of his artistic path.
Concerts, television, festivals, collaborations and projects continue to add new chapters to a journey that began over twenty years ago.
MUSIC · LIVE · TELEVISION · INTERNATIONAL · INCLUSION
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