Rockol Awards 2024: Special Live Prize for French Saints
On the occasion of the final evening of the Rockol Awards 2024, ai French saints was conferred by the editorial staff of Rockol the Special Rockol Award Best Italian Live Artist 2024. In addition to collecting the prize delivered on stage by Elena Palmieri di Rockolthe Piedmontese duo performed in an exclusive live set during the final event of the event on the evening of January 23, 2025 at Santeria Toscana 31in Milan. On stage the French saints made four songs listen to: “I’m afraid of everything”, “cats”, “love in the mouth” and “is not so bad”.
Duo composed of Alessandro De Santis (born in 1999, voice and guitar) and Mario French (born in 1997, keyboards, synthesizers and bass), i French saints I am one of the most fascinating realities of the Italian music scene thanks to theirs skills in bringing live music to a higher level Theirs is in fact a path that starts from afar, with what was once called “apprenticeship”.
The duo, born from the genres of the Trio The Jab, among the competitors of the 17th edition of Amici di Maria De Filippi, published the first single in March 2022, with the title “Signorino”. After participating and winning X Factor in 2022, the French saints publish the EP “in Fieri” and the following year they participate in Sanremo Giovani being selected to participate among the big names in the 74th of the Festival with the song “Love in the mouth “, While in the evening of the covers they shared the stage with Skin for a reinterpretation of Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. The duo passes a large part of 2024 on tour, culminating with a concert at the Fabrique in Milan in December. In the meantime, they publish several singles, and the EP “. It would be able to have no weight.” Talent, originality and energy have allowed Alessandro and Mario to emerge in the Italian music scene, distinguishing themselves not only for the uniqueness in the composition and production, but above all for their ability to transform each performance into an engaging and enthralling experience. On stage, the Piedmontese duo conquers with a charismatic scenic presence and constant energy, creating a deep bond with the public.
As part of the Rockol Awards 2024, two other special prizes were awarded: Daniele Silvestri was awarded with the special “Rockol prize 30 years together” for having distinguished himself particularly for his musical activity, and LaminantThe Special Rockol Award Best Emerging Artist 2024. During the evening, the other two special prizes were delivered, the awards assigned by the public for best Italian live to Laura Pausini and the one for the album to Piero Pelù, in addition to Premiums of SIAE, Clockbeats and Nuovaimaie.
The Rockol Awards 2024 are made in partnership with Clockbeats, Newimaie And SIAE.
