Madame Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Italia Women in Music 2026
Madame was named Woman of the Year at Billboard Italia Women in Music 2026, the awards evening held in Milan on Tuesday, 10 November. The event took place at Vesta Fiori Chiari and was hosted by Giorgia Fumo, according to Billboard Italia.
Madame also performed on the night, playing an acoustic piano version of "Sciccherie". The set was a stripped-back take on the song, with the piano carrying the melody on its own.
The other honours were spread across the Italian music business. Angelica Bove was recognised as Rising Star, a prize for an emerging name. Ditonellapiaga received the Powerhouse award, and Francesca Michielin was named Songwriter of the Year.
Elisa received the Impact award, and Bambole di Pezza were named Group of the Year. Eleonora Rubini took Executive of the Year, while Adiel won DJ of the Year.
Loredana Bertè received the Icon award, which the organisers give to a figure whose career has left a lasting mark on the music scene. It was one of the longer-running honours on the list.
Billboard Italia is the Italian edition of Billboard, the US music trade magazine that also publishes the Billboard charts. Its Women in Music event looks at the people behind the music, from songwriters and performers to the executives who run the business and the DJs who shape nights out.
The categories ran from new talent to long-standing careers, so the evening covered several parts of the industry in one room. Each name on the list was announced at the event in Milan.
