Damiano David

Damiano David played a key role in one of the biggest surprises in 50 years of Rock Werchter in 2022. As the charismatic frontman of Måneskin, he led the first-ever Eurovision winners—and the first Italian rock band—to grace the festival’s lineup. Last year, the group was the first Italian headliner on the Main Stage. Then, in September 2024, David announced his solo plans. But before fans could panic, he reassured them: Måneskin isn’t going anywhere. His first solo tracks made it clear why he needed this outlet. Songs like ‘Silverlines’ and ‘Born with a Broken Heart’ strip things back, revealing a softer, more personal side of him, worlds apart from Måneskin’s high-voltage rock. In a way, it’s a return to his roots, when he was - initially - rejected by his first group because he was ‘too poppy’...