The hunt for regional funding for New Year's Eve 2027 is underway, but in Oristano, the search for a name to take the stage in Piazza Roma has already begun. The City Council has approved the necessary documents to participate in the regional call for proposals, which expires tomorrow, and request a €155,000 grant. This €310,000 application includes not only the New Year's Eve concert, but also the related events during the Christmas period.

The municipal share of €155,000 includes €130,000 already earmarked for "Christmas in Oristano – Journey to the Kingdom of the Nutcracker," entrusted to the Oristano Foundation, €5,000 for the ice rink, and another €20,000 recently allocated for the New Year's Eve concert.

Meanwhile, the Department of Entertainment and Tourism is already looking for a big name to enliven New Year's Eve. After last year's experience with Fedez, however, it's clear that the artist's fee won't be the only consideration. "Logistics alone, including the stage, service, four ambulances, medical staff, headcount, security plan, and all the other formalities, will cost around €75,000," explains Councilor Antonio Franceschi.

This significant sum will need to be subtracted from the overall budget before determining the resources actually available for the engagement. This calculation will determine the fee range within which to operate, and therefore the profile of the artist to bring to Oristano.