Junior Eurovision, Matteo Trullu is ready: "I want to have fun." And televoting is already open.

"It fascinated me. My father's friends used to play it, and I wanted to give it a try. I remember asking for it as a gift, and that's where it all started. I've always studied with the same teacher, Francesco Congia, and even though I now have a coach in Milan, my musical training on the island made me who I am."

After winning “The Voice Kids” in February, how has your life changed?

I've grown a lot, both musically and personally, and I've begun to understand the rhythms of this world. From rock, I've expanded my repertoire and worked on my voice and stage presence. This summer I performed several concerts, including with EroCaddeo, Samurai Jay, Omar Pedrini, and Francesca Michielin. It used to be a hobby, but now I feel a responsibility to live up to expectations.

How did you find out you were going to Junior Eurovision?

"In June, they sent me the song and asked me to test it. The official news came a month later: we were at the beach, my mother got the call, and I rushed over to eavesdrop."

And how is he experiencing all this now?

"I want to make a good impression and have fun, because we've worked so hard. I have to stay focused and not get lost. And I'm making friends with the other contestants. We only speak English, it's a challenge, but I'm managing."

How did the tests go?

"The first one was a shock: it was all dark, I couldn't see anything, then suddenly the lights came on and I realized the immensity of the stage. The sounds and the whole show were impressive too."

His song is called "What is love?" Isn't he too young to answer that question?

"Perhaps, in fact, the point of the song is to illustrate how teenagers can experience first crushes but also passions, whether for music or sports. Even though I'd never experienced some of the situations described in the lyrics, I tried to imagine them and interpret them in my own way."

Between school, singing lessons, and guitar lessons, how do you manage to balance it all with everyday life?

"I don't know! My days are busy and I have to find time to do my homework, otherwise who's going to listen to my parents?"

When she receives so many compliments and attention, who can bring her back down to earth?

«I'm quite a realist by nature, but definitely my mother.»

At your age, you grow up so fast. Are you worried that the music world might speed up that process too much?

"Don't worry. I know it won't be all roses, but there are singers who started out as kids, and I try to take inspiration from them."

What helps you to unwind and release tension?

«CrossFit also allows me to train my breathing and it is useful on stage».

Do you imagine a future as a professional singer?

"Let's hope so. At least I'm doing my best, trying to build my own musical identity."