Elodie's concert at San Siro is proof that pop music has heart and substance Who says that pop music can't send messages?
On June 8th, Elodie took over San Siro as part of her summer stadium tour, which includes only two dates (the next one will be at Stadio Maradona in Naples on June 12th). Without saying much, she still managed to say so much. About the current state of female pop music in Italy, about our hunger for stars who can stand up to international acts, and about how, still today in our country, a woman who manages to be both strong and sensual is feared and therefore criticized and insulted.
Elodie in stadiums is an emotional experience
When Elodie stepped onto the stunning San Siro stage, the first and strongest impression was deeply emotional. Seeing an artist so clearly moved, focused, serious and professional yet also nervous, eager to do well was powerful. It was impossible not to feel for her. Even if we’re not pop stars, we’ve all been students before an exam, candidates in a job interview, people dealing with something new, beautiful, and terrifying. The second feeling was irrational pride, as if the Black Nirvana singer were a cousin, a sister, a friend. It was moving to see her conquer the stadium, packed despite the controversy, in her element. The setlist was carefully crafted, divided into chapters (Audace, Galattica, Erotica, Magnetica) like her latest album Mi ami mi odi, with interludes of video, guest performances (shoutout to Nina Kravitz), and choreography. A complete, immersive show, a true triumph.
Coppe di silicone, Ambrosia Fortuna’s project featured on Elodie’s stage
The video transitions between setlist chapters were anything but random. One segment opened with a clip from Coppe di silicone, a project by Ambrosia Fortuna, who described it on Instagram like this: “In the end, we all transition. We change, fall, grow, reinvent ourselves. This project tells that story: the evolution of bodies, identities, and relationships. The people in this work are part of my story. People who saw me born, change, disappear, return. Some I chose because they raised me. Others because they saved me. Greta, Sara, Paola, Tarantina, Vanessa, Levi and many more I consider sisters, friends, mothers. Precious figures who accompany me through time, as I continue to watch and listen to them with love, respect, and gratitude.” She added: “I entrusted Lorenzo De Filippo, my dear friend, with the lens. His delicate eye captured the outdoor scenes. With him and the voices of my sisters, I began to imagine a visual language that could express that intimacy without violating it. This isn’t a traditional film, it’s a constellation of encounters, a collection of voices that intertwine, mirror, and blend, often without explanation. It’s still alive, still transforming. Each life in this story is worthy. And each story preserved is a gesture of care for those who’ve been invisible too long. This project is my way of saying: we are here. We have existed, we exist, and we will continue to exist. Unapologetically. As long as bodies change, voices resist, and hands join, there will always be something worth telling. Always a new story to hold. Always a new chance to begin again. Together.”
Is activism possible on stage?
Absolutely. From a drag queen performance shouting Make Equality Great Again, a sharp twist on Donald Trump’s conservative slogan, to a Palestinian flag raised and waved proudly onstage. In a time where we debate the nuances of activism, criticize social media advocacy, and question who should be speaking out and how, Elodie answers with clarity and impact. Her message is simple: I'm here, this is what I can do, this is my language, and this is how I use it.
New fall tour dates announced
The final surprise? The announcement of new tour dates and a second leg kicking off after Naples, this time in arenas across Italy. A perfect chance to see a performer with something to say who knows exactly how to say it and who’s not only a joy but also an emotion to witness live.